Personal Care Skills 1 Flashcards

A resident wears a hearing aid. Before bathing the resident, the CNA should:

Answer: Remove and store the hearing aid safely before getting it near water

Hearing aids are damaged by water and must be removed and stored safely before any bathing activity.

When assisting a resident with dressing, the CNA should put on clothing starting with:

Answer: The weaker side first for both upper and lower extremities

The weaker extremity is dressed first because it has less range of motion, making it easier to guide into sleeves or pant legs.

The water temperature for a resident's bath should be checked by the CNA using:

Answer: The CNA's elbow or a bath thermometer, confirming 105°F–115°F

Water temperature should be tested with the elbow or a thermometer and kept between 105°F and 115°F (40–46°C) to prevent burns.

A resident has an IV in the right arm. The CNA needs to change the resident's gown. What is correct?

Answer: Remove the gown from the left arm first, then carefully slide it over the IV bag

Remove from the uninvolved arm first, then thread the gown carefully over the IV tubing and bag to protect the line.

Which technique is most important when performing oral care for an unconscious resident?

Answer: Position the resident on their side and use a suction toothbrush or swabs to prevent aspiration

Side-lying positioning and minimal fluid prevent aspiration of secretions or liquid into the airway in unconscious residents.

A resident's skin looks yellow (jaundiced). The CNA should:

Answer: Note the observation and report it to the nurse immediately

Jaundice can indicate serious liver or bile duct problems and must be reported to the nurse immediately for medical evaluation.

When giving a back rub, the CNA should avoid massaging:

Answer: Over bony prominences that appear reddened

Massaging a reddened bony prominence can further damage fragile tissue that may already be in early-stage pressure injury.