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