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WorksheetsBathing and dressing a patient
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A patient who is recovering from a stroke needs help with dressing. What information is critical for the CNA to know to perform this skill safely?
If the patient has difficulty chewing or swallowing
If the patient is color-blind
If the patient has family to assist them when they are discharged home
If the patient has a weak or paralyzed arm and if so, which arm is affected
When a patient has weakness, paralysis or limited mobility in one arm, what type of clothing is preferred?
snug fitting clothing for compression
Front-fastening shirts
pull-over shirts
hospital gowns only
When lifting an extremity, lift from:
below with a flat palm for support
above with a firm grip around the ankle or wrist
below with a firm grip around the joint
above with a claw-like grip
Which of the following statements is true regarding dressing patients?
The bed should remain in the flat position for this skill
Appearance counts so all clothing must be fastened appropriately
Privacy is not expected since you are getting the patient dressed
Explanations are not required since everyone knows how to get dressed
Which of the following statements are true
Dressing a resident in his/own clothes during the day is State mandated
Dressing in your own clothes makes a resident feel more in control of their lives
It is not necessary to give the resident an option of what to wear
If the resident picks an outfit that does not match but insists on wearing it, it's ok for the NA to choose something else.
OBRA gives us guidance on allowing the resident to assist with dressing.
When dressing a resident with a weak arm, which arm should be UNDRESSED first?
either arm, it doesn't matter
weak arm
strong arm
OBRA says all patients must dress themselves
If an extremity is injured or has reduced mobility, where should you begin removal of the gown?
affected side
unaffected side
it doesn't matter
none of the above
Where should you place soiled laundry?
laundry basket
on the floor
in patient's bathroom
none of the above
The patient's back rub should be completed in 5-10 minutes
True
False
What is the FIRST thing that you should do when bathing the patient?
Gather supplies
identify patient
check patient's chart or nurse for instructions
All of the above
How much water should be in the patient's washbasin?
1/3 full
2/3 full
1/2 full
it doesn't matter
For a bed bath what should the water temperature be?
110 F-115 F
115 F-120 F
105-110 F
None of the above
When bathing a resident, always wash from:
back to front
cleanest to dirtiest
dirtiest to cleanest
top to bottom
When your client with dementia is refusing to take a bath what things can you do to assist the client? Select all that apply.
Come back at a later time
Use soothing words like "spa" over "bath"
Hold your client down and provide care
Allow your client to be as independent as possible
Providing peri care in the bath is important
True
False
