CNA SKILL- PROVIDING PERINEAL CARE FOR A PATIENT

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CNA SKILL- PROVIDING PERINEAL CARE FOR A PATIENT

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Question 1: During a bath, what should be done after an area is rinsed?

Answer:

You should pat dry, not rub as this could cause damage to patients skin.Question 2: Why do we want to make sure that the residents skin is thoroughly dried?

Answer:

To prevent skin from becoming chapped.

Question 3: Why do we cleanse the residents privates from front to back?

Answer:

To reduce risk of introducing germs from the anal area to the urethra. A primary source/cause of UTI's.

Question 4: What can we observe during perineal care?

Answer:

Signs of a skin infection (lesions or swelling).

Question 5: Which way should the resident face during anal care?

Answer:

Away from you, so that you can see the area clearly.

Question 6: What should you last step be, before you leave your client?

Answer:

Help them move into a safe and comfortable position. Bed should be at the lowest position and locked.

Question 7: What should you do with soiled linens?

Answer:

Place them in laundry receptacle, making sure that they do not touch you or your clothing in process.

Question 8: When is perineal care performed?

Answer:

After a patient uses a bedpan, is incontinent, and as part of daily bathing routine.

Question 9: What does regular perineal care prevent?

Answer:

Urinary tract infections, which can lead to bladder and kidney infections.

Question 10: What should your first step be, before beginning perineal care?

Answer:

Wash hands and put on a pair of clean gloves.

Question 11: What temperature should the water be in your wash basin?

Answer:

Luke warm or to the temperature that the resident prefers.