Hygiene, Grooming & Dressing — Certified Nursing Assistant Practice Test
66 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
When giving nail care, how should the aide clean a resident's fingernails?
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This Certified Nursing Assistant Hygiene, Grooming & Dressing practice set has 66 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.
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Three questions from the Hygiene, Grooming & Dressing bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What is a main purpose of giving a resident a bath?
- To clean the skin and let the aide observe its condition — Correct answer
- To raise the resident's blood pressure
- To replace the need for repositioning the resident
- To make hand hygiene unnecessary afterward
Explanation: Bathing cleans the skin, removes sweat, dirt, and microbes, increases circulation, and gives the aide a chance to observe the skin. It is part of personal care and hygiene (卫生/higiene). (Source: Activities of Daily Living — Personal Care; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Activities of Daily Living — Personal Care
Before bathing a resident, what should the aide do about the water temperature?
- Test the water (about 105°F/41°C) before the resident gets in — Correct answer
- Use the hottest water the resident can stand
- Let the resident test it after getting in
- Skip checking it because the tap controls it
Explanation: Bath water should be about 105°F (41°C). The aide tests it (with a thermometer or the inner wrist) BEFORE the resident gets in, to prevent burns. (Source: Activities of Daily Living — Personal Care; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Activities of Daily Living — Personal Care
How should the aide protect the resident's privacy during a bath?
- Close the door, drape the resident, and expose only the part being washed — Correct answer
- Leave the door open so help is nearby
- Uncover the whole body to work faster
- Bathe the resident in a common area
Explanation: Close the door and curtain, keep the resident covered (draped), and expose only the body part being washed. This protects privacy and dignity (尊严/dignidad). (Source: Activities of Daily Living — Personal Care; OBRA-87)
Handbook: Activities of Daily Living — Personal Care