Personal Care Skills 5 Flashcards

A resident with dysphagia is receiving oral care. The CNA should position the resident:

Answer: Upright at 90 degrees or as high as possible

An upright position uses gravity to reduce aspiration risk during oral care for residents with swallowing difficulties.

How often should a bedbound resident be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?

Answer: At least every 2 hours

Repositioning at least every 2 hours relieves sustained pressure on bony prominences and prevents skin breakdown.

When assisting a resident with a shower, water temperature should be checked using:

Answer: A thermometer or the inside of the CNA's wrist, ideally 105°F or below

Water temperature should be tested with a thermometer or inner wrist and kept at or below 105°F to prevent burns.

A resident with a left-sided weakness needs help putting on a shirt. The CNA should:

Answer: Dress the weak left arm first, then the strong right arm

The weak side is dressed first so the garment can be eased over without full range of motion.

The purpose of a restorative nursing approach to personal care is to:

Answer: Encourage residents to perform as much self-care as possible

Restorative care promotes independence and maintains function by encouraging residents to participate in their own care.

When observing a resident's skin during morning care, which finding must be reported immediately?

Answer: A reddened area over the coccyx that does not blanch when pressed

Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence indicates a Stage 1 pressure injury requiring immediate nursing assessment.

When helping a resident brush their teeth, the CNA should:

Answer: Use a soft-bristle toothbrush with gentle circular motions at the gum line

A soft brush with gentle circular motions at the gum line effectively cleans teeth without damaging gum tissue.