Quiz Person Centered Dementia Care

Question 1. The water for a tub bath should be at which of the following temperatures?

98 degrees F
100 degrees F
105 degrees F
110 degrees F

Question 2. Observations to make during a bath include which of the following?

Redness and rashes
Halitosis and plaque
Dysphagia and nausea
Confusion and unsteady gait

Question 3. Which of the following is a true statement?

Leave the resident alone during the bath so he/she has privacy
Oil added to a bathtub makes the tub slippery and can be a hazard
The resident should remain in the tub bath at least 20-25 minutes
Lock the bathroom or shower room door to ensure privacy for the resident.

Question 4. Key factors in choosing clothing for a resident include:

The weather and resident’s color preference
Convenience and nurse assistant’s preference
The current style supported by society
None of the above

Question 5. Which of the following are points to remember when performing personal care?

Do not allow the resident to assist in the procedures
Gather equipment needed after the procedures start
Wash your hands before starting any procedure
Personal items can be borrowed from other residents

Question 6. Shaving should be performed in which of the following places?

Nurses’ station
Resident’s room or bathroom
Clean Utility Room
Dining Room

Question 7. Which of the following statements is correct regarding nail care?

Trim nails at an angle and as close to the flesh as possible without cutting the resident
Soak the nails prior to trimming to aid in making them softer
Do not allow residents to assist with nail care
The CNA can trim the nails of a diabetic

Question 8. Which of the following are appropriate observations to make while providing hair care?

Corns and calluses
Halitosis and swollen gums
Sores and dandruff
Tooth decay and plaque

Question 9. Warm water can cause a resident to feel faint. What action should the nurse assistant take if the resident appears faint or says they feel they may faint?

Stay with the resident and call for help
Drain the tub or shut the water off
Lower the head as much as possible and cover the resident with a bath blanket
All of the above

Question 10. Powder can be used to help absorb moisture in areas where skin meets skin. The best way to apply powder and not cause caking and further skin irritation includes which of the following?

Place on a washcloth and use the cloth like a powder puff to lightly dust the area
Place directly on the skin and rub back and forth with your fingers
Shake the powder over the area and get a good coating on the skin
None of these

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