Self-Care and IndependenceDifficulty 2/5
A resident can wash their own face but cannot reach their back. What should the aide do?
- ALet the resident wash what they can and assist only with the rest
- BComplete the entire wash for the resident to save them the effort
- CLeave the basin and let the resident manage the whole wash alone
- DAsk the licensed nurse to decide how much help to provide today
Show answer and rationale
Correct: A. Section 483.152(b)(6)(i) requires training the resident in self care according to their abilities, and promoting independence is among the content required before any direct resident contact.
- B — Doing everything is quicker and removes the independence the role exists to preserve.
- C — Leaving the resident to manage what they cannot reach fails to meet a care need.
- D — The aide can judge what the resident can do; escalating every decision is not the role.