Close the door or curtain, explain the care, and expose only the perineal area.
CNA NURSING SKILLS • PERSONAL CARE
Perineal care,
Perineal care,
with dignity.
Practice female and male care using privacy, clean-to-dirty technique, fresh cleansing surfaces, and careful skin observation.
Begin skills practice
PRIVACYCOMFORTSAFETY
Expose only the area being cleaned. Keep the resident covered.
01
PREPARE + PROTECT
Start with dignity and safety
Wear gloves, work from clean to dirty, and use a clean cloth area for every stroke.
Check water temperature, move gently, keep linens dry, and ask about discomfort.
Notice redness, rash, swelling, drainage, odor, skin breakdown, or pain.
Which setup best protects the resident’s dignity?
Clean → dirty
Move from the urinary area toward the anal area. Never bring a used cleansing surface back toward a cleaner area.
02
PROCEDURE STUDIO
Follow the care sequence
Female care mapRespectful learning diagram • not anatomical
Active care directionKeep surrounding areas covered
Step 1 of 7
PREPARE
Explain, identify, and gather supplies
Perform hand hygiene, identify the resident, explain the procedure, ask about discomfort, and provide privacy.
Dignity cue
Keep the resident covered while you prepare.
Technique checkFemale care
Which direction should each cleansing stroke follow?
03
SPOT SAFE PRACTICE
Select every correct action
Choose the actions that belong in safe, resident-centered perineal care. Some actions are unsafe.
SKILLS PRACTICE COMPLETE
Clean technique. Protected dignity.
You practiced preparation, female and male care sequences, procedure-specific safety, and skin observation.
Remember
Fresh surface. One direction. Gentle care. Follow the care plan and facility procedure every time.