Colorado CNA Practice Exam

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When providing perineal care for a female resident, the nursing assistant should:

Wipe from back to front
Wipe in a circular motion around the area
Wipe from front to back
Wipe with dry tissue only

The correct answer is: Wipe from front to back

When providing perineal care for a female resident, it is important to wipe from front to back. This is because the anus harbors bacteria that can cause infections in the vaginal area if transferred. Wiping in a circular motion could also lead to the transfer of bacteria. Wiping from back to front would also transfer bacteria from the anus to the vaginal area. Using dry tissue only may not effectively clean the perineal area and could cause irritation. Therefore, wiping from front to back is the most hygienic and safest option.