bathing sequence

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A nursing assistant is preparing a bed bath for a resident after a craft activity. Which area should be washed first?

Face✓ Correct

The bath sequence begins with the face.
Legs✗ Incorrect

The legs are washed later.
Perineum✗ Incorrect

This area is washed last to limit spread of organisms.
Back✗ Incorrect

The upper body follows the face.

Answer

A. Face

Rationale

Begin with the face and move toward areas with more microorganisms. This sequence helps avoid transferring organisms to cleaner skin.

RememberWash cleaner areas before the perineum.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 5: Provide for Personal Care Needs of Clients Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · TYPES OF BATHS AND TECHNIQUES › Considerations During Bathing · 2022
Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 4: Adhere to Principles of Infection Control Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Standard Precautions › Disinfection and Sterilization · 2022

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