Personal careQuestion 324 of 1700
The resident checks the water temperature before a partial bath. How?
- With a thermometer that the aide holds in the water
- By watching how much steam comes off the water in the basin
- By tasting a drop of the water from a washcloth
- With a hand in the basin or a wet cloth on the back of the hand
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Correct answer: With a hand in the basin or a wet cloth on the back of the hand
The resident tests the water so it is safe and comfortable.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.9: Skills Checklist- Partial Bath
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026