Bathing, feeding, transfer, and mobility assistance techniques a certified nursing assistant performs, one skill per card.
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- The recommended water temperature for a bed bath is ____.
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105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit- Why should you wash a resident's eyes with plain water only during a bed bath?
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Soap can irritate the eyes.- In what direction should you wipe a resident's eye during bathing?
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From the inner corner to the outer corner.- What is the general washing order for a bed bath?
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From the cleanest area of the body to the dirtiest.- In which direction should perineal care be performed on a female resident?
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Front to back.- When washing a resident's arms and legs, in which direction should you stroke?
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From the far end of the limb toward the body, toward the heart.- Why should you keep unwashed body parts covered with a towel or blanket during bathing?
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To maintain privacy and prevent the resident from getting chilled.- What should a CNA do to protect a resident's privacy before bathing?
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Close the door and pull the privacy curtain.- When should bath water be changed during a bed bath?
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When it becomes cool, dirty, or too soapy.- What should a CNA check for on a resident's skin while bathing them?
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Redness, bruising, or signs of a pressure injury.- What position should a resident be in before eating to reduce the risk of choking?
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Sitting as upright as possible, about a 90 degree angle.- Why should a CNA check the temperature of food before serving it?
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To prevent burning the resident's mouth.- At what eye level should a CNA position themselves when feeding a resident who cannot feed themselves?
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At the resident's eye level, not standing over them.- How should fluids be offered to a resident during a meal?
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In small sips.- What should a CNA confirm before offering the next bite of food?
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That the resident has fully swallowed the previous bite.
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