Personal Care Skills
Bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, dressing, feeding, and assisting with ADLs while preserving dignity and independence.
2 hours 4 Objectives 4 Q&A
Learning Objectives
- Perform bathing and perineal care with proper privacy and infection control
- Assist with dressing using the weaker/affected side last
- Provide safe feeding with aspiration precautions and positioning
- Support toileting needs and maintain continence plans
Study: Questions & Answers
Q1. When assisting a resident with a weak right side to dress, you should: ⌄
- Dress the strong side first
- Dress the weak side first
- Let the resident choose the order
- Always start with the top
Answer: Dress the weak side first
Explanation: Dress the affected side first and undress it last.
Q2. To reduce aspiration risk during feeding, position the resident: ⌄
- Supine
- Trendelenburg
- Upright (Fowler's)
- On the left side
Answer: Upright (Fowler's)
Explanation: An upright position supports swallowing safety.
Q3. Proper oral care for an unconscious resident includes: ⌄
- Using large amounts of water
- Placing them in side-lying position
- Skipping oral care to avoid aspiration
- Using a regular toothbrush only
Answer: Placing them in side-lying position
Explanation: Side-lying reduces aspiration risk; use swabs per policy.
Q4. Perineal care should include: ⌄
- Front to back cleaning
- Back to front cleaning
- No gloves needed
- Hot water for disinfection
Answer: Front to back cleaning
Explanation: Prevents contamination from rectal to urinary areas.
Interactive Quiz
Answer the multiple-choice questions below, then submit to see your score along with explanations.
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Next Steps
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