UNAR Personal Care Skills 3

Question 1

When shaving a male resident with a safety razor, the nursing assistant should shave in which direction?

Accepted Answer

In the direction of hair growth to prevent skin irritation

Answer

Shaving in the direction of hair growth reduces the risk of razor burn, cuts, and skin irritation.

Question 2

A resident uses dentures. How should the nursing assistant handle the dentures when cleaning them?

Accepted Answer

Hold them over a sink lined with a towel or basin of water

Answer

Dentures should be cleaned over a padded surface or basin of water to prevent breakage if dropped.

Question 3

When combing the hair of a resident with long, tangled hair, the nursing assistant should begin combing:

Accepted Answer

At the ends and work up toward the scalp

Answer

Starting at the ends and working toward the scalp prevents painful pulling and minimizes hair breakage.

Question 4

A resident has limited range of motion in their right arm. When dressing them, the nursing assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Dress the weaker right arm first, then the stronger left

Answer

The weak or affected limb is dressed first because it has limited movement, making it easier to thread through sleeves before the stronger arm.

Question 5

What is the primary reason the nursing assistant should wear gloves during perineal care?

Accepted Answer

To maintain standard precautions and prevent cross-contamination

Answer

Gloves are required during perineal care as a standard precaution against exposure to body fluids and to prevent transmission of microorganisms.

(UNAR) Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Practice Test