California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Exam

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When cleaning areas of the body, which direction should cleaning occur?

From bottom to top
Away from your body
From the cleanest to the dirtiest
As fast as possible

The correct answer is: From the cleanest to the dirtiest

Cleaning areas of the body from the cleanest to the dirtiest is fundamental in maintaining proper hygiene and preventing the spread of infection. This method ensures that any area that is already clean does not become contaminated by cleaning dirtier areas. For instance, when bathing a patient, you would start with less soiled areas, such as the face and arms, before moving on to areas like the feet or groin, which are typically more soiled. This technique minimizes the risk of transferring pathogens from dirty to clean regions, thereby promoting a more effective cleaning process and enhancing the overall health and safety of the patient. The other options do not align with best practices for hygiene. For example, cleaning from bottom to top could redistribute dirt or bacteria to cleaner areas. Cleaning away from your body isn’t universally applicable to all body parts and could actually lead to ineffective cleaning, while trying to clean as fast as possible risks overlooking thoroughness and could increase the risk of injury or inadequate cleaning.