Which item is part of indirect care skills in CNA practice?

• A. Privacy
• B. Call light
• C. Gloves
• D. Dispose soil

Answer: (A)

Direct care tasks involve hands-on contact with the resident, while indirect care covers actions that support the resident and the care setting without performing physical procedures. Protecting a resident’s privacy is a fundamental indirect care skill because it preserves dignity and rights during all care activities. Simple acts like closing a curtain, closing the door, or properly draping the patient create a respectful environment before and during care.

Gloves are used for direct contact and procedures, so they fit direct care rather than indirect care. A call light is a communication tool residents use to request help, which supports safety and responsiveness but isn’t the privacy-focused action described here. Disposing soiled items relates to infection control and waste handling, again more about direct safety/routine tasks rather than preserving privacy.