CNA PRACTICE EXAM Q&A

Providing personal hygiene care: A. is not very important to the elderly. B. involves feeding and providing fluids. C. may cause the client to feel ashamed. D. does not require privacy. - Answer- C. may cause the client to feel ashamed. When providing oral hygiene to a client with dentures: A. brush the dentures with a toothbrush in the client's mouth. B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water. C. scrub the dentures with mouthwash and very hot water. D. soak the dentures in ice water to avoid damaging them with a brush. - Answer- B. remove the dentures and brush them using cool water. Oral hygiene involves: A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. B. rinsing the mouth with very cold water. C. cleaning the mouth once a week. D. scrubbing the tongue well with a toothbrush. - Answer- A. cleaning the mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue. When assisting the client with perineal (peri) care: A. begin wiping in the dirtiest area, working to the cleanest area. B. scrub the perineum back and forth vigorously. C. use plenty of soap and cool water to prevent skin irritation. D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area. - Answer- D. begin wiping in the cleanest area, working to the dirtiest area. You are assigned to give a client a partial bath during H.S. care. You will: A. give the client a bed bath. B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. C. give a tub bath to relax the client. D. wash the hands and put the client to bed. - Answer- B. wash the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. ADLs are: A. things clients buy at the store. B. recreational activities. C. social skills. D. personal care activities. - Answer- D. personal care activities. A client's personal hygiene routines may be influenced by: A. the nurse aide's routine. B. a family member's preferences. C. cultu