Iowa CNA Practice Questions - Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant Direct Care Worker Exam - Iowa CNA Practice Questions - Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant Direct Care Worker Exam

Question 1

When performing a complete bed bath on a resident in an Iowa long-term care facility, in which order should the CNA wash the body?

Perineal area, legs, abdomen, chest, arms, face Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, back, perineal area Back, buttocks, legs, abdomen, chest, arms, face Arms, legs, face, chest, abdomen, back, perineal area

Correct Answer:

Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, back, perineal area

Question 2

An Iowa CNA is preparing to bathe a resident. Before placing the resident in the tub, the CNA should check the water temperature by:

Dipping a finger briefly and estimating Testing the inside of the wrist first, then confirming with a thermometer if available — water should be 105–115°F (40–46°C) Asking the resident to test the water with their foot Checking that steam is visible above the surface

Correct Answer:

Testing the inside of the wrist first, then confirming with a thermometer if available — water should be 105–115°F (40–46°C)

Question 3

During a bed bath, the Iowa CNA uses a separate washcloth for the perineal area. What is the PRIMARY reason for this practice?

To conserve laundry supplies in the facility To prevent the transfer of microorganisms from the perineal area to other body areas Because Iowa DIAL regulations require a minimum of two washcloths per bath To comply with the resident's personal preference for cleanliness

Correct Answer:

To prevent the transfer of microorganisms from the perineal area to other body areas

Question 4

A female resident in an Iowa nursing home asks the CNA to skip her bath today because she feels tired. What is the BEST response?

Insist on the bath because it is on the care plan schedule Respect her right to refuse, offer a sponge bath as an alternative, document the refusal, and report to the nurse Call the family to convince her to bathe Report her as non-compliant to the charge nurse immediately

Correct Answer:

Respect her right to refuse, offer a sponge bath as an alternative, document the refusal, and report to the nurse

Question 5

During perineal care for a female resident, the Iowa CNA should cleanse in which direction?

Back to front (anus toward urethra) using firm circular strokes Front to back (urethra toward anus), using one downward stroke per wipe Side to side across the perineal area using gentle back-and-forth motions In an outward circular motion starting from the urethral opening

Correct Answer:

Front to back (urethra toward anus), using one downward stroke per wipe

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