Hygiene And Personal Care

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Question 1

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The nurse knows that which of the following statements is true regarding the importance of hygiene?

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The nurse has the opportunity to assess the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems during the bath.

UAPs perform hygiene because there is no benefit of nurses doing it.

The mucous membranes of the lips, nostrils, anus, vagina, and urethra are not a part of the integumentary system when providing hygiene.

The main purpose of bathing is to decrease odor.

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Question 2

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Multiple Choice

Excessively dry skin can lead to cracks and openings in the integumentary system. Based on this, what is the most applicable nursing diagnosis for a patient with excessively dry skin?

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Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements

Deficient fluid volume

Risk for infection

Acute pain

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Question 3

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Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the highest risk for injury related to temperature of water when bathing?

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Patient with asthma

Patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Patient with a stroke

Patient with diabetes

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Question 4

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Multiple Choice

Which tool is used to determine risk for impaired skin integrity?

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Braden scale

Glasgow scale

Vanderbilt scale

MMSE scale

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Question 5

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Multiple Choice

The patient expresses a desire to learn methods to be independent regarding self-care. Based on this, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:

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ineffective health maintenance.

readiness for enhanced self-care.

hygiene self-care deficit.

disturbed body image.

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Question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care to a post-stroke patient on the rehabilitation floor with a nursing diagnosis of hygiene self-care deficit. Which goal is most appropriate on day one?

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Patient will ambulate independently twice a day.

Patient will perform all of own ADLs.

Patient will consume 75% of all meals.

Patient will begin to perform 50% of own ADLs.

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Question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to give a patient a complete bed bath. What area of the body should be bathed first?

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Hands

Eyes

Face

Arms

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Question 8

Multiple Choice

The UAP asks why the arms are washed from distal to proximal. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

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To promote circulation

To maintain asepsis

To maintain comfort

To maintain tradition

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Question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse has assisted the patient to wash his hands, face, axillae, and perineal area. What type of bath should the nurse chart?

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Sink bath

Complete bed bath

Partial bed bath

Shower

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Question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing perineal care for the uncircumcised patient. Which of the following is true?

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The foreskin should not be moved.

The foreskin should be retracted, pulling it away from the body.

The foreskin should be left retracted and allowed to return to position naturally after care.

The foreskin should be retracted and returned to position by the nurse after cleaning, rinsing, and drying.

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Question 11

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Which member of the collaborative team is most appropriate to cut the toenails of a diabetic patient?

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Nurse

Physical therapist

Occupational therapist

Podiatrist

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Question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that routine hygienic care does not include:

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massage with lotion.

oral care with a toothbrush.

shaving with a disposable razor.

ear hygiene with cotton-tipped applicators.

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Question 13

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The nurse is caring for a patient with swallowing concerns and decreased level of consciousness. The nurse knows to put the patient in what position for oral care?

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High Fowler's

Prone

Side lying

Low Fowler's

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Question 14

Multiple Choice

Regarding denture care, what action by the nurse is inappropriate?

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Carrying the dentures to the sink wrapped in a paper towel.

Placing a towel in the sink and brushing the dentures over the towel.

Brushing the dentures as the nurse would the teeth of a conscious patient.

Applying adhesive, then inserting upper and then lower dentures.

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Question 15

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What statement is true regarding oral care of patients on anticoagulants?

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Use an electric toothbrush daily.

Avoid oral care.

Use mouthwash only.

Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.

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Question 16

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The nurse is assisting a patient to insert contacts and a contact is dropped. What action should occur next?

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Moisten the finger with lens solution and gently touch it to pick it up.

Moisten the contact lens with tap water and pick it up.

Pick it up and insert the contact lens.

Discard the contact lens.

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Question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient indicates a teaching need?

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"I use bobby pins to remove excessive ear wax."

"I use soap and a warm cloth to clean the outside of my ear."

"My doctor sometimes gives me oil drops for my ears."

"I never use Q-Tips."

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Question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked to shave a patient that is taking Coumadin. What is the most appropriate action?

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Refuse to shave the patient because he is on an anticoagulant.

Shave as usual with a safety razor.

Offer to wax rather than shave the patient.

Use an electric razor.

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Question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse and UAP are making an occupied bed together. Which action by the nurse is incorrect?

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The nurse asks and assists the patient to turn toward the UAP and loosens the fitted sheet and rolls it in toward the patient.

The nurse rolls dirty linens to the side then places the linens on the floor while finishing.

The nurse tucks the clean bottom sheet under the cleaner underside of the dirty linens.

The nurse wears gloves to remove dirty linens.

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Question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that which areas are at increased risk of excoriation? (Select all that apply.)

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Exposed areas such as the face

Areas exposed to stool

Skin on skin areas

Area under pendulous breasts

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