CNA Chapter 12

Eyes

1

Buttocks

10

Face

2

Ears

3

Neck

4

Arms, axillae, and hands

5

Chest and abdomen

6

Legs and feet

7

Back

8

Perineal Area

9

Back rubs need to be given to all residents

False

Groomin is the term to describe practices to keep the body clean, while hygiene includes practices like fingernail, foot, and hair care

False

Helping residents with their activities of daily living is outside of a nursing assistant's scope of practice

False

It is inappropriate for a nursing assistant to give a resident a back rub

False

Red areas over bony parts of the body should be messaged using long, smooth strokes

False

Residents should be left alone during bathing to promote independence

False

The nursing assistant should insist that residents brush their teeth before eating breakfast

False

The nursing assistant should let the resident know that he is allowed to use the toilet for only a few minutes

False

The nursing assistant should perform as much personal care as possible for the residents so that the resident does not become frustrated

False

The position that is most comfortable for elderly people is lying on their stomachs (prone)

False

All residents will be bathed in the morning after they wake up

True

Back rubs help relax muscles and improve circulation

True

Regular grooming helps keep a person clean and healthy

True

Residents have the right to choose what they want to wear, including jewelry

True

Residents may be embarrassed by having someone else provide personal care

True

The nursing assistant should keep residents covered as much as possible when bathing and dressing them

True

Shower

able to stand or safely sit in the shower

Tub Bath

able to transfer into and out of the bed

Halitosis

bad breath

A type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth

bridge

To shampoo hair for a resident on a stretcher, the nursing assistant should

bring the stretcher to the sink and adjust the height of the stretcher

What kind of equipment is used to help a resident into a whirlpool bath?

chair lift

State the general rule for the order of washing body parts during bathing

cleanest to dirtiest

Dentures that are left uncovered can wrap, dry out, or do this

crack

A labeled one of these may be used to store dentures

denture cup

Another word for artificial teeth

dentures

When a person's denture break, he can no longer do this

eat

Must be worn by the nursing assistant when cleaning dentures

gloves

Tartar

hard deposits on teeth that are filled with bacteria and may cause gum disease and loose teeth

Partial Bath

has drier fragile, and sensitive skin

Residents whoa re unconscious may sill be able to

hear

Temperature of water that can wrap dentures

hot

Gingivitis

inflammation of the gums

Aspiration is

inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs

What opportunity does bathing a resident give the nursing assistant?

it allows the nursing assistant to observe the skin and report changes

Edentulous

lacking teeth

Water temperature for denture storage so that they do not dry out and wrap

moderate

When is a partial bath performed?

on days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done

Which one of the following parts of the body should be washed every day?

perineal area

Plaque

substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria

Why does mouth care need to be done frequently for residents who are unconscious?

the mouth becomes dry due to lack of fluids, breathing through the mouth, and oxygen therapy

Which of the following statements is true of performing eye care for an unconscious resident?

the nursing assistant should use gloves when bathing the eye

Why is it important to follow a specific order when bathing a person?

to reduce the risk of transferring microorganisms from a dirty area to a clean area of the body

Complete Bed Bath

unable to get out of bed and needs a full bath

One way to prevent aspiration is to

use as little liquid as possible during mouth care

When performing perineal care, what is important to remember?

using a clean area of the cloth for each stroke

How is the decision made about which kind of bath a resident will receive?

with the doctor or nurse, then the resident