CNA - Hygiene

What does WEAVERS stand for

W - Wash hands

E - Equipment (gather)

A - Announce yourself

V - Verify identity

E - Explain procedure

R - Respect Privacy

S - Safety

What materials do you need for denture care?

Dentures, denture cup, kidney basin, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, gloves

What is the bolded step for denture care?

Put on gloves

What is the bolded step for bed baths?

Beginning with eyes, wash eyes WITHOUT SOAP using a clean portion of the washcloth for each stroke, washing the inner aspect to the outer aspect.

Do you use soap when cleaning someone’s face (in a test scenario)?

No

Where should you hold when washing someone’s arm?

Wrist

Should you use an electric razor instead of a safety razor when shaving residents?

Yes

Diabetic Neuropathy

Clippers should be used when performing foot care and nail care. (True/False)

False

When helping someone undress, which side should you stand on?

The weak side

When helping someone undress, which side should you undress first?

The strong side

When helping someone dress, which side should you dress first?

The weak side

What is the standard in healthcare for toileting a patient with urinary incontinence?

Every 2 hours

What is the surgically created opening for stool to leave the body called?

Ostomy

NAS

No added salt

NPO

Nothing by mouth

Aspiration Pneumonia

1 oz =

30 mL