CNA personal care practice questions
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Personal care questions test how you help with activities of daily living while protecting dignity, safety and independence: let the resident do what they can, provide privacy, check water temperature and work from clean to dirty.
Personal care drill (10 questions)
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What this topic covers
- Bathing, perineal care and skin care
- Mouth care, denture care and grooming
- Dressing a resident with a weak side
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Encouraging independence in ADLs
Sample question
Before a bed bath, the aide should check the water temperature by:
- Using a bath thermometer or testing it on the inside of the wrist
- Asking the resident to put her hand in the basin and tell you if it feels comfortable
- Feeling it with fingertips
- Assuming tap water is safe
Show answer
Answer: A. Using a bath thermometer or testing it on the inside of the wrist
Older adults can have reduced sensation and fragile skin. Checking with a thermometer or the inner wrist helps prevent burns.
Quick answers
- When dressing a resident with a weak arm, which arm goes in first?
- The weak (affected) arm goes into the sleeve first, and comes out last when undressing.
- Which direction do you clean during perineal care for a female resident?
- Front to back, using a clean area of the washcloth for each stroke, to keep bacteria away from the urethra.
Related
- How do you pass the CNA skills test?
- CNA skills exam critical steps everyone misses
- Perineal care for a female resident: CNA skill checklist
- Mouth care (brushing teeth): CNA skill checklist
- Cleaning and storing dentures: CNA skill checklist
- Dressing a resident with a weak arm: CNA skill checklist
- Modified bed bath (face, arm, hand and underarm): CNA skill checklist