Question 1

You are assisting a person to dress. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person chooses what to wear. 
B)  You decide what the person should wear. 
C)  The nurse tells you what the person should wear. 
D)  The family decides what the person should wear. 
A)  The person chooses what to wear. 
B)  You decide what the person should wear. 
C)  The nurse tells you what the person should wear. 
D)  The family decides what the person should wear. A

Question 2

Hair loss is

Accepted Answer

A)  Alopecia 
B)  Dandruff 
C)  Pediculosis 
D)  Hirsutism 
A)  Alopecia 
B)  Dandruff 
C)  Pediculosis 
D)  Hirsutism A

Question 3

A resident has dementia. To shave the person's face, you need to use

Accepted Answer

A)  A razor blade 
B)  A safety razor 
C)  An electric shaver 
D)  A blade shaver 
A)  A razor blade 
B)  A safety razor 
C)  An electric shaver 
D)  A blade shaver C

Question 4

Long or broken nails are dangerous because they

Accepted Answer

A)  Can scratch the skin 
B)  Cause infection 
C)  Cause blisters 
D)  Lead to gangrene 
A)  Can scratch the skin 
B)  Cause infection 
C)  Cause blisters 
D)  Lead to gangrene

Question 5

When shaving a person, you must follow

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 
B)  Surgical asepsis 
C)  OBRA regulations 
D)  Accrediting agency standards 
A)  Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard 
B)  Surgical asepsis 
C)  OBRA regulations 
D)  Accrediting agency standards

Question 6

Scabies is a skin disease caused by a female mite. Which is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scabies is highly contagious. 
B)  The person has a rash and intense itching. 
C)  Special creams are ordered to kill the mites. 
D)  Clothing and linens are burned to kill the mites. 
A)  Scabies is highly contagious. 
B)  The person has a rash and intense itching. 
C)  Special creams are ordered to kill the mites. 
D)  Clothing and linens are burned to kill the mites.

Question 7

When giving nail and foot care, the nurse and care plan tell you the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  What water temperature to use 
B)  How long to soak the feet and fingernails 
C)  What observations to report and record 
D)  How to assist the podiatrist 
A)  What water temperature to use 
B)  How long to soak the feet and fingernails 
C)  What observations to report and record 
D)  How to assist the podiatrist

Question 8

When putting on clothing, clothing is put on

Accepted Answer

A)  The strong side first 
B)  The weak side first 
C)  In the order the person prefers 
D)  In the order directed by the nurse 
A)  The strong side first 
B)  The weak side first 
C)  In the order the person prefers 
D)  In the order directed by the nurse

Question 9

Pediculosis capitis is an infestation with lice on the

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalp 
B)  Body 
C)  Pubic hair 
D)  Buttocks 
A)  Scalp 
B)  Body 
C)  Pubic hair 
D)  Buttocks

Question 10

Dirty feet, socks, or stockings can harbor microbes and cause

Accepted Answer

A)  Foot odors 
B)  Blisters 
C)  Foot injuries 
D)  Gangrene 
A)  Foot odors 
B)  Blisters 
C)  Foot injuries 
D)  Gangrene

Question 11

When removing clothing, which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is removed from the strong side first. 
B)  It is removed from the weak side first. 
C)  Pullover garments are removed first. 
D)  Garments that open in the front are removed first. 
A)  It is removed from the strong side first. 
B)  It is removed from the weak side first. 
C)  Pullover garments are removed first. 
D)  Garments that open in the front are removed first.

Question 12

A resident has a beard. His beard is trimmed

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily 
B)  Weekly 
C)  When the nurse thinks it is too long 
D)  Only with his consent 
A)  Daily 
B)  Weekly 
C)  When the nurse thinks it is too long 
D)  Only with his consent

Question 13

When shaving the face and underarms

Accepted Answer

A)  Shave in the direction of hair growth 
B)  Shave in the direction opposite hair growth 
C)  Shave from left to right 
D)  Shave from right to left 
A)  Shave in the direction of hair growth 
B)  Shave in the direction opposite hair growth 
C)  Shave from left to right 
D)  Shave from right to left

Question 14

A person uses a medicated shampoo. What should you do with the shampoo after washing the person's hair?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place it in the bedside stand. 
B)  Place it on the overbed table. 
C)  Leave it in the bathroom. 
D)  Give it to the nurse. 
A)  Place it in the bedside stand. 
B)  Place it on the overbed table. 
C)  Leave it in the bathroom. 
D)  Give it to the nurse.

Question 15

A patient receives anticoagulant drugs. To shave the person's face, you need to use

Accepted Answer

A)  A razor blade 
B)  An electric shaver 
C)  A safety razor 
D)  A blade shaver 
A)  A razor blade 
B)  An electric shaver 
C)  A safety razor 
D)  A blade shaver

Question 16

Brushing and combing hair are done

Accepted Answer

A)  During early morning care and morning care 
B)  During morning care, afternoon care, and when the person requests it 
C)  During afternoon care and before bedtime 
D)  During early morning care, morning care, afternoon care, and whenever needed 
A)  During early morning care and morning care 
B)  During morning care, afternoon care, and when the person requests it 
C)  During afternoon care and before bedtime 
D)  During early morning care, morning care, afternoon care, and whenever needed

Question 17

Grooming measures do the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent infection 
B)  Promote comfort 
C)  Affect self-esteem needs 
D)  Promote safety 
A)  Prevent infection 
B)  Promote comfort 
C)  Affect self-esteem needs 
D)  Promote safety

Question 18

A resident gets her hair done in the beauty shop. During her shower, her hair is protected with a

Accepted Answer

A)  Towel 
B)  Bath blanket 
C)  Shower cap 
D)  Hand-held nozzle 
A)  Towel 
B)  Bath blanket 
C)  Shower cap 
D)  Hand-held nozzle

Question 19

The shampoo method used depends on the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  The person's condition 
B)  Safety factors 
C)  How much time you have 
D)  Personal choice 
A)  The person's condition 
B)  Safety factors 
C)  How much time you have 
D)  Personal choice

Question 20

Beards and mustaches need

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily washing and combing 
B)  Care after meals 
C)  Care at bedtime 
D)  Weekly shampooing 
A)  Daily washing and combing 
B)  Care after meals 
C)  Care at bedtime 
D)  Weekly shampooing

Exam 16: Assisting With Grooming

You are assisting a person to dress. Which is correct?

Hair loss is

A resident has dementia. To shave the person's face, you need to use

Long or broken nails are dangerous because they

When shaving a person, you must follow

Scabies is a skin disease caused by a female mite. Which is incorrect?

When giving nail and foot care, the nurse and care plan tell you the following except

When putting on clothing, clothing is put on

Pediculosis capitis is an infestation with lice on the

Dirty feet, socks, or stockings can harbor microbes and cause

When removing clothing, which is correct?

A resident has a beard. His beard is trimmed

When shaving the face and underarms

A person uses a medicated shampoo. What should you do with the shampoo after washing the person's hair?

A patient receives anticoagulant drugs. To shave the person's face, you need to use

Brushing and combing hair are done

Grooming measures do the following except

A resident gets her hair done in the beauty shop. During her shower, her hair is protected with a

The shampoo method used depends on the following except

Beards and mustaches need

Introduction to Hospitals and Nursing Centers

The Nursing Assistant

Work Ethics

Communicating With the Health Team

Understanding the Person

Body Structure and Function

Care of the Older Person

Promoting Safety

Preventing Falls

Restraint Alternatives and Safe Restraint Use

Preventing Infection

Body Mechanics

Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person

Assisting With Comfort

Assisting With Hygiene

Assisting With Urinary Elimination

Assisting With Bowel Elimination

Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids

Assisting With Assessment

Assisting With Specimens

Assisting With Exercise and Activity

Assisting With Wound Care

Assisting With Oxygen Needs

Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Nursing Care

Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems

Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia

Assisting With Emergency Care

Caring for the Dying Person

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