General CNA Practice CNA Practice Activities of Daily Living 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A resident's dentures should be stored when not in use in:
- A dry cup lined with paper towels
- Cool water or a denture solution (Correct answer)
- Hot water to keep them sterile
- The resident's bedside drawer unwrapped
Correct answer: Cool water or a denture solution
Dentures stored in cool water or denture solution prevent them from drying out and warping.
Question 2: When providing oral care to an unconscious resident, the CNA should position the resident:
- Flat on their back with head centered
- On their side with head turned toward the CNA (Correct answer)
- Elevated at 90 degrees with neck extended
- Prone with a towel under the chin
Correct answer: On their side with head turned toward the CNA
The side-lying position with head turned allows fluid to drain out of the mouth, preventing aspiration.
Question 3: Which behavior by a CNA during hair care BEST supports a resident's individuality?
- Brushing all residents' hair in the same neat style for efficiency
- Asking each resident how they prefer their hair styled (Correct answer)
- Following the facility's standard hairstyle policy
- Styling hair based on what the CNA finds most attractive
Correct answer: Asking each resident how they prefer their hair styled
Asking the resident's preference respects autonomy and supports person-centered, individualized care.
Question 4: After a resident has a bowel movement, perineal care should be performed wiping:
- Back to front to be thorough
- Front to back to prevent infection (Correct answer)
- Side to side using a circular motion
- In any direction using a clean cloth each time
Correct answer: Front to back to prevent infection
Wiping front to back prevents fecal bacteria from contaminating the urethra and reducing urinary tract infection risk.
Question 5: A resident's heel is resting on the mattress for extended periods. The CNA's BEST action is:
- Place a small pillow under the calf to float the heel off the mattress (Correct answer)
- Apply lotion to the heel every two hours
- Elevate the foot of the bed 30 degrees
- Report to the nurse that the resident refuses repositioning
Correct answer: Place a small pillow under the calf to float the heel off the mattress
Floating the heel by supporting the calf eliminates pressure on the bony prominence, preventing pressure injury.
Question 6: When ambulating a resident with a gait belt, the CNA should grasp the belt:
- At the front with an underhand grip
- At the back near the center with an overhand grip (Correct answer)
- At the side with one hand only
- Loosely to allow the resident to move freely
Correct answer: At the back near the center with an overhand grip
An overhand grip at the back center of the gait belt gives the CNA the most control to support or catch the resident.
Question 7: A resident who is partially dependent for feeding should be encouraged to:
- Wait for the CNA to feed all items to save time
- Feed themselves as much as possible to maintain independence (Correct answer)
- Use only adaptive utensils chosen by the dietitian
- Skip difficult foods to avoid frustration
Correct answer: Feed themselves as much as possible to maintain independence
Encouraging self-feeding to the extent possible maintains functional ability and promotes dignity and independence.
General CNA Practice CNA Practice Activities of Daily Living 3
A resident's dentures should be stored when not in use in: