Where can you find information you need to provide care?

• Ask the patient

• The care plan/nurse

• The previous CNA during report

Answer explanation

The care plan will tell you what assistance the patient needs & if they have any activity or position limitations

What order should bed linens be collected (be specific, all 8 items)?

Answer explanation

Collect them in order:

Mattress Pad

Bottom sheet (fitted or flat)

Drawsheet

Waterproof Pad

Top Sheet

Blanket

Bedspread

Pillowcase

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

• Its okay to ask for help when cleaning/making the bed for a Pt at risk of falling

• Clean, wrinkle-free linen is important for comfort

• Oral care for an unconscious patient is done only as needed

• Standard precautions & bloodborne pathogen standard are used when changing linen

Answer explanation

Oral care for the unconscious patient should be done every 2 hours to promote good mouth hygiene

What is the appropriate temperature for a Bed bath?

Answer explanation

The temperature should be 110-115F

What temperature water should be turned on first?

Answer explanation

Cold water should be turned on first followed by hot water to prevent burns

Electric Razors should be used for patient's on anticoagulants?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Patient' on anticoagulants are at risk for bleeding with cuts so an electric razor should be used.

Electric razors are also best for dementia patients.

When dressing a patient, which side should be inserted into the garment first?

• Unaffected side (strong)

• Right

• Left

• Affected side (weak)

Answer explanation

When the weak (affected) side is inserted first the patient can use their strong (unaffected) side to assist.

Removing goes in reverse order

How long should a tub bath last?

What will you do if you notice bruises or redness on a patient while assisting them with bathing?

Answer explanation

Always report observations to the nurse!

All of the following are true except:

• Roll dirty linens away from you and remove 1 at a time

• Patients have the right to choose how to wear their hair

• It is important to promote independence and allow the resident to participate in care

• Perineal care is only provided when the patient is soiled

Answer explanation

Patients require perineal care when soiled AND during bathing practices (shower, bed bath, partial bed bath)