CNA Skill: Providing Foot Care to One Foot

Question 1

What is the care plan for providing foot care to one foot?

Answer 1

Provide foot care to one foot using soap and water

Question 2

What are the supplies needed?

Answer 2

I. Barrier for table
II. Bath basin
III. 2 washcloths 
IV. Towel
V. Soap 
VI. Lotion
VII. Gloves
VIII. Socks/shoes

Question 3

Where must the barrier be placed?

Answer 3

Barrier must be placed on the floor in front of the patient

Question 4

What do you do once you have put water in the basin and the patient has checked the water?

Answer 4

Have the patient place their foot in the basin, as well as soak the washcloth

Question 5

What do you do with the first washcloth?

Answer 5

Apply soap to the washcloth and wash all surfaces of the foot

Question 6

What do you observe for while cleaning the foot?

Answer 6

Observe for any abnormalities in the foot, such as red areas, sores, wounds, etc.

Question 7

How do you rinse the foot off?

Answer 7

Rinse foot by placing it back in the basin

Question 8

Where do you apply the lotion?

Answer 8

Apply lotion to the patient’s foot, except between the toes

Question 9

What must you do for the patient once you have cleaned their foot?

Answer 9

Put on patients socks and shoes