Personal Care Skills 1 Flashcards
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A resident has a contracture in their right arm. How should the CNA position the arm during a bed bath?
Answer: Support the arm in its natural position and gently clean skin folds
Contractured limbs must be supported in their existing position while carefully cleaning all skin folds to prevent breakdown.
When providing nail care for a resident with diabetes, the CNA should:
Answer: File fingernails and report any foot nail concerns to the nurse
CNAs may file fingernails but must report toenail care for diabetic residents to the nurse due to risk of infection and poor healing.
A resident's dentures are soaking overnight. Where should they be stored?
Answer: In a labeled denture cup with cool water or denture solution
Dentures should be kept in a labeled cup with cool water or denture cleansing solution to prevent warping and loss.
While assisting a resident with a shower, the CNA notices a reddened area on the resident's coccyx. The FIRST action is to:
Answer: Complete the shower, then immediately report to the nurse
A reddened area on the coccyx is a Stage 1 pressure injury warning sign and must be reported to the nurse promptly after safe completion of care.
A female resident requests perineal care. In what direction should the CNA clean the perineal area?
Answer: Front to back, using a clean portion of cloth for each stroke
Cleaning front to back with a clean cloth section each stroke prevents transferring bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra.
When shampooing a resident's hair in bed using a shampoo basin, the CNA should:
Answer: Protect the resident's eyes and ears and use lukewarm water
Protecting eyes and ears from water and using lukewarm water ensures the resident's comfort and safety during in-bed hair washing.
A resident refuses a bath. The CNA's best response is to:
Answer: Respect the refusal, offer to do a partial wash, and report the refusal to the nurse
Residents have the right to refuse care; the CNA should respect autonomy, offer alternatives, and report to the nurse per facility policy.