CNA Personal Care
As a safety measure when you give mouth care to an unconscious person, you should position the
person in which position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lateral with the head tilted forward
Why do you line the sink
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CNA Personal Care
As a safety measure when you give mouth care to an unconscious person, you should position the
person in which position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lateral with the head tilted forward
Why do you line the sink with a washcloth when cleaning a person's dentures? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To guard against breaking the dentures
Which one of the following is within the range of appropriate temperatures for bath water? -
CORRECT ANSWER-105 deg F; (40.5 deg C)
When giving a complete bed bath you should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Keep the person covered as
much as possible
When assisting a man with perineal care, you should always: - CORRECT ANSWER-Retract the
foreskin if the man is uncircumsized
When assisting a person with a shower you should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a shower chair if
the person is weak or unsteady
Which one of the following actions must be taken to keep the skin healthy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rinse the skin well and dry it thoroughly, especially in areas where "skin meets skin"
How are natural teeth brushed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using a circular motion
When assisting a woman with perineal care, you should always: - CORRECT ANSWER-Gently yet
thoroughly dry the perineal area and vulva; clean the rectal area last; move the washcloth in a
downward direction, from front to back; (all of the above)
Do NA's cut nails? why? why not? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, Accidental cuts can cause infection
with patients who have poor circulation
observations that should be reported while assisting with mouth care - CORRECT ANSWER-Lips
that are dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered; irritations, sores or white patches in the mouth or on
the tongue; bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gums; (all of the above)
How long should a back massage last? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 to 6 minutes
Perineal care (peri-care) - CO
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