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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.