IL CNA Practice Exam

When preparing to give a resident a back massage, what should the nurse assistant do before applying a non-medicated lotion to the resident's skin? A. Inspect the area of skin to be massaged for signs of skin breakdown. B. Check that the lotion to be used for the massage is cool to the touch. C. Wipe the area of skin to be massaged with a warm, soapy cloth. D. Vigorously rub the area of skin to be massaged with bare hands to warm the skin.

A. Inspect the area of skin to be massaged for signs of skin breakdown.

Which area on the resident should the nurse assistant clean last when giving a resident a complete bed bath? A. Perineal (genital) area B. Pedal (legs, ankles, feet) area C. Facial (eye, mouth, nose) area D. Abdominal (chest, stomach, back) area

A. Perineal (genital) area

When a nurse assistant is instructed to position a resident in bed, the nurse assistant must make sure he/she uses: A. Proper body mechanics B. The method the resident prefers C. The quickest and easiest procedure D. Proper active ROM techniques

A. Proper body mechanics

The most important reason for a nurse assistant to follow all state and federal regulations while working in a long-term care setting is because: A. Regulations are designed to protect the resident's health and ensure quality of care B. A good work history can help the nurse assistant regular pay raises C. Failure to follow regulations could result in sanctions against the employer D. Observing regulations will make the nurse assistant popular and well liked by the residents

A. Regulations are designed to protect the resident's health and ensure quality of care

What type of data is being reported by the nurse assistant when reporting a resident's complaint about abdominal pain and nausea? A. Subjective B. Reactive C. Objective D. Speculative

A. Subjective

When a nurse assistant is working with a resident to maintain his/her thinking abilities, the nurse assistant will typically begin a reality orientation program every morning by: A. asking the resident what day and time it is. B. reading the morning newspaper to the resident. C. asking complex questions about the resident's entire activity plan to the resident. D. reading the resident's entire activity plan to the resident.

A. asking the resident what day and time it is.

Passive range of motion exercises are ordered for residents who: A. cannot exercise by themselves B. Can move and exercise without assistance C. Can get out of bed and walk by themselves D. Exercises too frequently

A. cannot exercise by themselves

An acceptable diversional activity for a nurse assistant to suggest for a resident in a long-term care facility would be: A. participating in scheduled recreational activities B. Walking around the facility discussing his/her personal problems C. discussing other residents personal problems. D. following the nurse assistant while he/she does rounds.

A. participating in scheduled recreational activities

Tracy, a nurse aide, is trying to collect information from a resident who is receiving oxygen therapy. What can Tracey do to aid the communication process? A. Ask detailed questions requiring verbal responses. B. Use only non-verbal communication. C. Ask the charge nurse to talk to the resident. D. Ask yes/no questions.

Ask yes/no questions.

Routine care tasks that the nurse assistant helps the resident perform before and after the resident eats breakfast is referred to as: A. Pm care B. Am care C. Hs care D. An care

B. Am care

When assisting a resident with flossing his/her teeth and the nurse assistant is holding the floss between his/her index fingers, the nurse assistant is preparing to floss the resident's: A. Gums B. Lower teeth C. Upper teeth D. Dentures

B. Lower teeth

When a nurse assistant is working with a resident on maintaining his/her thinking abilities, typically the orientation program begins each morning by: A. Reading a magazine to the resident B. Telling the date and time to the resident C. Asking the resident long, detailed questions D. Explaining the entire days planned activities

B. Telling the date and time to the resident

Mrs. Jones, a newly admitted resident in a long-term care facility, is explaining her course of treatment to the Nurse Aide. In order to promote effective listening, the nurse assistant should: A. avoid direct eye contact. B. ask for clarification. C. avoid paraphrasing. D. lean away from the resident.

B. ask for clarification.

A nurse assistant has been asked to collect a clean-catch urine specimen from Mr. Jones, a non-catheterized patient with slight dementia who normally does not need help going to the bathroom. The nurse assistant should: A. give the container to Mr. Jones and tell him to provide a specimen. B. assist Mr. Jones during the collection of the urine specimen. C.give the container to Mr. Jones and explain to him how to collect the specimen. D. fill the urine specimen container up to the mark as soon as Mr. Jones starts urinating.

B. assist Mr. Jones during the collection of the urine specimen.

When a nurse assistant is instructed to place a resident into a supine position, the nurse assistant would place the resident lying on his/her: A. abdomen B. back C. side D. side with pillow supporting the spine

B. back

A resident tells a nurse assistant that the treatment they are about to receive is not correct. The best way for the nurse assistant to verify this treatment is for the nurse assistant to: A. ask the resident's roommate. B. check the resident's care plan. C. call the resident's doctor. D. contact the resident's next of kin.

B. check the resident's care plan.

When a nurse assistant applies a warm compress to a resident's body part, the compress is covered with plastic and wrapped in a towel to keep the: A. compress moist B. compress warm C. resident from getting wet D. Compress from transferring heat to the body part

B. compress warm

A nurse assistant who is coming on duty at a long term care facility feels he is too busy to attend the end-of-shift report. It is important that the nurse assistant attend the meeting because: A. there will be free food at the meeting. B. important resident care information will be shared. C. his absence will be noted in his record. D. the nurse assistants are allowed to talk freely about the residents.

B. important resident care information will be shared.

When a nurse assistant collects urine from a resident for a 24 hour urine specimen, it is important that the collected specimen is chilled to: A. prevent odor. B. prevent the growth of microbes. C. avoid discoloration of urine. D. facilitate sugar breakdown in the urine.

B. prevent the growth of microbes.

John is a nurse aide working the night shift at a long term care facility. John notices that the light over Mr. Pasho's door does not work when the call button is pushed. John should: A. ignore the problem since Mr Pasho never uses the call button. B. report the situation and provide an alternative call method. C. wait for the nurse to observe and address the problem. D. ask Mr. Pasho to report the problem to the next shift.

B. report the situation and provide an alternative call method.

Mrs. Brant's sister has come to tell her that her favorite aunt has passed away. What should the nurse assistant do prior to the sister giving Mrs. Brant the bad news? A. Offer Mrs. Brant his/her condolences on the loss of her aunt. B. Inform Mrs. Brant that her sister is bringing bad news when she visits. C. Remain in Mrs Brant's room while Mrs. Brant's sister delivers the bad news. D. Close the door to Mrs. Brant's room and ensure that Mrs. Brant and her sister are not interrupted during their grieving.

Close the door to Mrs. Brant's room and ensure that Mrs. Brant and her sister are not interrupted during their grieving.

When preparing to give a tub bath to a resident, the water in the tub should be: A. 67-75 Fahrenheit B. 65-75 Celsius C. 100-105 Celsius D. 100-105 Fahrenheit

D. 100-105 Fahrenheit

Where in a resident's home would be the best place to put emergency numbers? A. On a clip board B. In the resident's wallet or purse C. In the drawer of the bedside table D. Next to all phones in the residence

D. Next to all phones in the residence

A nurse assistant has been assigned to assist an incontinent resident with bladder training. During the bladder training period the nurse assistant should: A. Limit the amount of fluids the resident consumes B. Restrict the resident's activities C. Encourage the resident to remain close to a bathroom at all times D. Offer fluids frequently and ensure that the resident eats a well-balances diet

D. Offer fluids frequently and ensure that the resident eats a well-balances diet

A therapeutic bath that a nurse assistant might provide to a resident would be a: A. Cool tub bath B. Partial bath C. Sponge bath D. Whirlpool bath

D. Whirlpool bath

When should the nurse assistant trim the resident's fingernails? A. during a.m care B. before taking a shower C. before taking a tub bath D. after soaking the resident's hands

D. after soaking the resident's hands

While taking a resident's blood pressure, the nurse assistant notices an insect in the room. The nurse assistant must: A. ignore the pest since it was small. B. stop taking the blood pressure and go report the pest. C. attempt to catch the pest. D. complete the procedure and then report the pest.

D. complete the procedure and then report the pest.

A nurse assistant in a long term care facility is preparing to provide indwelling catheter care to a male patient. Prior to beginning the procedure, the nurse assistant must: A. remove the catheter from the resident. B. empty the catheter bag. C. assist the patient into the prone position. D. don disposable gloves.

D. don disposable gloves.

When a nurse assistant provides a backrub to a resident, kneading refers to: A. the tapping of the nurse assistant's fingers up and down on the resident's skin. B. the use of circular motion with the palm of the nurse assistant's hand on the resident's skin. C. lightly striking the resident's skin with the sides of the nurse assistant's hand. D. gently grasping the resident's skin between the thumb and fingers of the nurse assistant's hand.

D. gently grasping the resident's skin between the thumb and fingers of the nurse assistant's hand.

When a nurse assistant is cleaning a resident's glasses that have plastic lenses, the nurse assistant must dry the plastic lens using a: A. hand/bath towel. B. brown paper towel. C. facial tissue. D. soft cloth.

D. soft cloth.

When a nurse assistant is instructed to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious resident, the nurse assistant should clean the oral cavity using a: A. wash cloth B. soft toothbrush C. tongue blade D. sponge-tipped applicator

D. sponge-tipped applicator

In the resident's room, privacy for the resident may be provided by: A. Drawing curtains around bed B. Turning off lights C. Placing a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door D. Keeping the resident fully dressed

Drawing curtains around the bed

Which of the following would be a way for a nurse assistant to help a resident to exercise his/her right to be informed and involved? A. Encourage the resident to rest as much as possible to conserve energy B. Encourage the resident to watch television and listen to the radio C. Provide the resident with science fiction novels D. Share intimate details about other residents and staff members

Encourage the resident to watch television and listen to the radio

When a resident has trouble hearing, the nurse assistant may communicate best by: A. Explaining everything twice B. Facing the resident while talking C. Using gestures to communicate D. Asking family members to communicate

Facing the resident while talking

What type of resident data would typically be obtained through a resident family interview? A. Resident's family financial status B. Types of medication taken C. Time that the resident likes to eat. D. Favorite clothing and personal items

Favorite clothing and personal items

A nurse assistant working in a long term care facility has been instructed to position a resident on strict bed rest to eat lunch. What position should the nurse assistant place the resident's bed? A. Flat position B. Fowler's position C. Semi-Fowler's position D. Trendelenberg's position

Fowler's position

When transporting and moving residents, a nurse assistant can protect himself or herself from injury by using: A. Good body mechanics B. Helpers C. Extra equipment D. A co-worker's advice

Good body mechanics

Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent: A. Loss of joint motion B. Arthritis C. Circulation D. Skin Breakdown

Loss of joint motion

A nurse assistant wears gloves when collecting a specimen to: A. To avoid having the supervisor find you B. Look professional C. Protect the nurse aide D. Protect the resident from the nurse assistant's bare hands

Protect the nurse aide

When a resident experiences a seizure, the nurse assistant's primary concern should be to: A. Protect the resident's head B. Restrain the resident's body movement C. Hold the resident's wrists tightly D. Immediately go get help

Protect the resident's head

When a nurse assistant obtains a blood pressure reading of 160/110; what is the best action? A. Record the reading as usual B. Call the family C. Call the doctor D. Report the reading to the supervisor

Report the reading to the supervisor

Which of the following emergency treatments could be utilized by a nurse assistant to help bring down a high fever in a resident? A. Provide an epsom salt enema B. Submerge the entire resident's body in an ice water bath C. Give the resident aspirin at a rate of 10 grams per pound of body weight D. Sponge the resident's skin with cool water, allowing the water to evaporate

Sponge the resident's skin with cool water, allowing the water to evaporate

After receiving instructions to measure the weight of Mrs. Johnson, a small, thin patient, the digital scale indicated she weighed 400 lbs. After checking the zeroing and re-weighing Mrs. Johnson, the scale reads her weight as 450 lbs. The NA should: A. record the weight as indicated by the digital scale reading. B. tag the scale with "do not use" and report the scale to maintenance for service. C. try to re-calibrate the scale and weigh Mrs. Johnson again. D. add the two weights and report the average weight.

B. tag the scale with "do not use" and report the scale to maintenance for service.

While changing Mrs. Reed's colostomy bag, the nurse assistant notices signs of skin breakdown around the stoma. The nurse assistant must: A. put petroleum jelly on the stoma and change the bag. B. tell the nurse about the skin breakdown. C. ignore the skin breakdown since this is normal. D. instruct the patient to be more careful with their colostomy bag.

B. tell the nurse about the skin breakdown.

When a nurse assistant is administering a hot soak to a resident's body part, the body part should remain in the soak for: A. 3-5 minutes. B. 8-10 minutes. C. 15-20 minutes. D. 30-40 minutes.

C. 15-20 minutes.

Mr. Dupres is a resident in a long term care facility with a decubitus ulcer. The nurse assistant taking care of Mr. Dupres for the first time notices that the skin on the wound is open and drainage is present. What should the nurse assistant do? A. Gently wash the wound area with soap and water. B. Apply a dry dressing to absorb the drainage. C. Immediately notify the charge nurse of the wound condition. D. Apply some medicine to the area and sterile bandage to the wound.

C. Immediately notify the charge nurse of the wound condition.

When checking a resident's general/therapeutic diet documentation, the nurse assistant sees the abbreviation NPO. The resident would be allowed: A. Only water B. Nuts, prunes, and oranges C. Nothing by mouth D. No pure orange

C. Nothing by mouth

Amy is taking care of a patient hospitalized with major burns. What should the nurse assistant do? A. Give sympathy. B. Avoid discussions about the patient's feelings. C. Provide reassurance. D. Avoid direct eye contact when talking to the resident.

C. Provide reassurance.

When the nurse assistant applies petroleum jelly to an irritated area on a resident's skin, the petroleum jelly is considered to be a (an): A. Anti perspirant B. Skin deodorant C. Topical ointment D. Medicated ointment

C. Topical ointment

Mr. Ford is a resident in a long term care facility who has dementia. The nurse assistant has been instructed to find out what Mr. Ford wants to eat for lunch. When talking to him, the nurse assistant should: A. speak loudly so they can be heard. B. give Mr. Ford a lot of choices to keep him happy. C. ask clear simple questions while allowing Mr. Ford time to answer without interruption. D. give inconsistent responses since Mr. Ford is already confused.

C. ask clear simple questions while allowing Mr. Ford time to answer without interruption.

When a nurse assistant uses a standing pivot transfer to assist a resident with a left side weakness from the bed to a wheelchair, the best place for the nurse assistant to stand is: A. directly behind the resident. B. away from the resident. C. in front and to the left side of the resident. D. in front and to the right side of the resident.

C. in front and to the left side of the resident.

A nurse assistant is preparing to empty Mr. Johnson's urinary drainage bag. After putting on gloves, the nurse assistant must: A. raise the drainage bag above the level of the resident's bladder. B. remove the catheter tubing from the resident's bladder. C. open drainage port. D. apply a clamp directly on the drainage bag tubing.

C. open drainage port.

When a nurse assistant has been assigned to wash a resident's hair, the nurse assistant should: A. use cool water B. open privacy curtains C. protect the resident's eyes D. apply the shampoo and then use a comb to remove tangles

C. protect the resident's eyes

A resident's care plan calls for a weekly visit from a physical therapist. The primary responsibility of the physical therapist is to help the resident with: A. Speech problems B. Eating and drinking problems C. regaining strength and mobility D. completion of activities of daily living

C. regaining strength and mobility

Mr. Smith informs the nurse assistant that he has burned his finger on his cigarette and the burn hurts. The nurse assistant finds a minor burn (slight reddening of the skin). To lessen the resident's discomfort the nurse assistant would be directed to: A. submerge the burn in hot water. B. apply a warm compress to the burn area. C. submerge the burn area in cold water. D. do nothing at all, the burn will be fine.

C. submerge the burn area in cold water.

When collecting a stool specimen from a resident, the nurse assistant must take stool from: A. the top layer of bowel movement. B. the center of the bowel movement. C. two different locations in the bowel movement. D. four different locations in the bowel movement.

C. two different locations in the bowel movement.

What is the best way for a nurse assistant to verify a patient's identity when distributing food trays? A.Ask another resident to identify the resident B. Check the resident's I.D. bracelet information C. Have resident's wear name tags at all times D. Verify the resident's identity with the charge nurse

Check the resident's I.D. bracelet information

When a nurse assistant is preparing to give a resident a tub bath, the water in the bath should be: A. at least 115 degrees Fahrenheit. B. no more than 80 degrees Fahrenheit. C. cool to the resident's touch. D. approximately 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

approximately 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mrs. Kann is an unconscious resident in a nursing home. Her doctor has ordered bed rails for Mrs. Kann's safety. The nurse assistant must keep the bedrails up: A. at all times except when giving bedside care. B. only when the doctor is present. C. at all times regardless of the care being given. D. only when the resident is awake.

at all times except when giving bedside care.

When preparing an ice bag to be applied to a resident's body part, the nurse assistant should use crushed ice in the bag because the ice bag will be: A. faster to fill with ice. B. warmer to the resident's touch. C. easier to mold to the body part. D. frozen and reused again later.

easier to mold to the body part.

When a nurse assistant is administering a sitz bath to a resident, it is extremely important that the nurse assistant closely monitors the resident for signs of: A. 30-40 minutes. B. excitability. C. faintness. D. agressiveness.

faintness.

Mr. Phillips, a hospitalized deaf resident, is having trouble communicating what he wants to eat for lunch. The nurse assistant should: A. decide the menu for the resident. B. have Mr. Phillips write down what he wants to eat. C. warn everyone nearby that Mr. Phillips is in a bad mood. D. skip Mr. Phillips and have the charge nurse decide.

have Mr. Phillips write down what he wants to eat.

The nurse assistant has been instructed to provide active range of motion exercises to a resident. The range of motion exercises calls for repeated pronation and supination 5 to 6 times for each arm. The nurse assistant should instruct the resident to: A. bend the arm so that the same-side shoulder is touched and hold the position for 30 seconds. B. move the straightened arm up away from the side of the resident's body and then back down to the side. C. move the arm in front of the body and then move the arm to the back of the body. D. hold the arm straight and turn the hand so the palm is down, then turn the hand so the palm is up.

hold the arm straight and turn the hand so the palm is down, then turn the hand so the palm is up.

Sarah, a nurse assistant working in a long term care facility is asked to assist the charge nurse with post mortem care for Mr. Bright. The first information she needs from the charge nurse is: A. if the family wishes to view the body. B. what the cause of death was. C. the funeral arrangements. D. the patient's medical record.

if the family wishes to view the body.

Mrs. Ventera is a patient at a long term care facility who is on oxygen therapy. When entering Mrs. Ventera's room to check vitals, the nurse assistant notices that the humidifier connected to the oxygen administration system is not bubbling. The NA must: A. immediately report to the charge nurse that the humidifier is not working. B. remove the oxygen delivery device from the patient. C. tighten the oxygen delivery device on the resident's face. D. turn off the oxygen delivery system but leave the mask on the patient.

immediately report to the charge nurse that the humidifier is not working.

Mr. Ross has an indwelling catheter and the tubing has accidentally become disconnected. After putting on gloves, the nurse assistant should: A. immediately wipes ends with alcohol, reconnects the tubing and tells the nurse. B. drain the tubing into a bedpan before reconnecting it, reconnect it, and then tell the nurse. C. reconnect the tubing and make sure the drainage bag is firmly attached to the bedrail. D. reconnect the tubing and discard any used wipes into the patient's garbage can.

immediately wipes ends with alcohol, reconnects the tubing and tells the nurse.

When a nurse assistant is ordered to transport a resident by stretcher, the nurse assistant must: A. restrain the resident. B. place the resident in the SIMS position. C. not leave the resident unattended. D. not leave the resident alone for more than five minutes.

not leave the resident unattended.

When the nurse assistant applies an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) on a resident, the nurse assistant first positions the AFO: A. around the resident's leg and calf area. B. on the weak side of the resident's ankle. C. on the inside of the resident's shoe. D. around the weak side of the ankle.

on the inside of the resident's shoe.

In a long term care facility, a restraint can only be used on a resident in an emergency to: A. protect the resident. B. punish a combative resident. C. make work easier for the nursing staff. D. fulfill the request of the resident's family member.

protect the resident.

The nurse assistant has been assigned to transport two residents in wheelchairs to the dining hall. The safest way for the nurse assistant to move the two residents in wheelchairs is to: A. push one wheelchair at a time. B. pull two wheelchairs at a time. C. push one wheelchair while pulling the other. D. line the wheelchairs up side by side and push both wheelchairs at the same time.

push one wheelchair at a time.

Mr. Michaels has a respiratory disorder and his doctor has asked for a sputum specimen. Prior to collecting a sputum specimen from Mr. Michaels, the nurse assistant may ask the resident to: A. rinse his mouth out with clear water. B. rinse his mouth out with mouth wash. C. expectorate onto a sterile pad. D. expectorate into a tissue.

rinse his mouth out with clear water.

Mr. Winters is a resident who is always pleasant and likes to talk. After a morning doctor visit, the nurse assistant enters Mr. Winters' room to give him a bath. Mr. Winters angrily tells the nurse assistant he wants to be left alone. The NA should: A. skip the bath and report Mr. Winters' behavior change in the progress notes and to the charge nurse. B. ask another nurse assistant to persuade Mr. Winters into taking a bath. C. argue with Mr. Winters telling him he will stink if he does not bathe. D. tell Mr. Winters he is being child-like and must take a bath immediately.

skip the bath and report Mr. Winters' behavior change in the progress notes and to the charge nurse.

TThe doctor has ordered a timed urine specimen be collected from Mr. Lewis, a non-catheterized, independent patient in a long-term care facility. The equipment the nurse assistant should use to collect the sample is: a: A. bedpan B. catheter. C. urine bag. D. specimen cup.

specimen cup.

Maggie, a nurse assistant working in a long-term care facility, has a vacation scheduling conflict with a co-worker. The best way to solve the issue is to: A. talk to the supervisor. B. confront the other co-worker. C. ask your patients to support you. D. ignore it.

talk to the supervisor.

Spending time talking with residents is a good way: A. for the nurse assistant to rest B. to provide social interaction C. for residents to understand the nurse assistant's problems D. to avoid having the supervisor find you

to provide social interaction

While making evening rounds, a nurse assistant sees smoke coming from under a closed door at a long term care facility. The first thing that the nurse assistant should do is: A. open the door, if flames are visible, go get help. B. open the door and if flames are visible use a fire extinguisher on the fire. C. touch the door and if hot, do not open. D. get out of the building as quickly as possible.

touch the door and if hot, do not open.

When a nurse assistant needs to change the bed sheet on a bed of a resident who is in traction, the resident will typically: A. get out of bed until the sheet is changed. B. use a trapeze to raise his/her body while the sheets are being changed. C. roll to one side and then to the other side as the sheets are changed. D. require a mechanical lift to raise him/her out of bed while the sheets are changed.

use a trapeze to raise his/her body while the sheets are being changed.

When a nurse assistant is trying to communicate with a limited English proficient resident, it may be necessary to: A. seek the aide of a translator. B. speak loudly or shout at the resident. C. ask another resident to speak to the resident. D. use pictures and gestures.

use pictures and gestures.

When a nurse assistant is assigned to care for a resident returning from cataract surgery, the nurse assistant should follow the same basic procedures that would be used for a: A. hearing impaired resident. B. nonverbal/mute resident. C. non-ambulatory resident. D. visually impaired/blind resident.

visually impaired/blind resident.

When a nurse assistant is providing care to a terminally ill resident who is in the acceptance stage of the 5 stages of dying, the resident is most likely to: A. Be calm and peaceful B. deny that he/she is dying. C. make the nurse assistant a target of anger. D. discuss people and things that will be left behind.

A. Be calm and peaceful

A nurse assistant counts 7 respirations for 30 seconds and record the respirations as; A. 7 B. 12 C. 14 D. 21

14

What will occur in long-term care facilities when the resident presses the signal button beside his/her bed? A. A siren will sound B. A light above the door to the resident's room will light up C. A pager carried by the nurse assistant will beep or vibrate D. A light inside the resident's room will off and on

A light above the door to the resident's room will light up

The nurse assistant is cleaning a resident's unit when a family member arrives to visit the resident. Why is it important that the nurse assistant finishes the task that he/she is doing and exit the room as soon as possible? A. So the nurse assistant does not have to answer questions the family members might have. B. Because the resident has the right to immediate and private access to family and friends C. Because the arrival of the family members provides a good opportunity for the nurse assistant to take a break D. So the nurse assistant has time to talk with the family member about the resident's problems outside the room

B. Because the resident has the right to immediate and private access to family and friends

When applying a cold compress to a resident's body part for 20 minutes, how often must the nurse assistant check the area of the resident's skin that is in direct contact with the cold compress? A. Every minute B. Every five minutes C. Every ten minutes D. Every fifteen minutes

B. Every five minutes

Mrs. Stuart is a resident with an illeostomy bag. The nurse assistant has been instructed to change Mrs. Stuart's ostomy pouches. Why is it important that the nurse assistant wear gloves? A. To avoid skin irritation to the nurse assistant's hands B. To avoid contact with potentially infectious body fluids C. To keep the nurse assistant from having to wash his/her hands often D. To avoid sensual contact with the resident's skin.

To avoid contact with potentially infectious body fluids