CNA Exam: Patient Personal Care
Master the essential patient personal care skills tested on the CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. This 35-card deck covers bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, and perineal care procedures critical for safe and dignified patient care. Perfect for CNA candidates who want targeted practice on high-frequency personal care topics.
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Question 1
What water temperature should a CNA use when giving a patient a bed bath?
Answer
Between 105°F and 110°F (40.5°C–43.3°C). The CNA should always test the water temperature with a thermometer or the inner wrist before use.
Question 2
In what order should a CNA wash a patient's body during a complete bed bath?
Answer
Wash from cleanest to dirtiest areas: face first, then neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, back, and perineal area last.
Question 3
Why must a CNA keep a patient covered with a bath blanket during a bed bath?
Answer
To provide privacy, prevent exposure, and maintain the patient's body temperature and dignity throughout the procedure.
Question 4
How often should rinse water be changed during a bed bath?
Answer
Whenever the water becomes dirty, soapy, or cool — at minimum between body regions, especially before washing the face and perineal area.
Question 5
When performing perineal care on a female patient, in which direction should the CNA wipe?
Answer
Front to back (from the urethra toward the anus) to prevent introducing fecal bacteria into the urinary tract and reduce infection risk.
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