Deck 16: Assisting With Hygiene

Question 1

A resident wants to brush his teeth before lunch. What should you do?

A) Help the person as needed.
B) Tell the person that oral hygiene is done after meals.
C) Ask the nurse if the person can have oral hygiene at this time.
D) Check the person's medical record.

Answer 1

Help the person as needed.

Question 2

Hygiene measures are given

A) Only in the morning
B) Only in the evening before bedtime
C) Both in the morning and evening
D) Whenever they are needed

Answer 2

Whenever they are needed

Question 3

Afternoon care generally involves the following except

A) Assisting with activity
B) Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linens
C) Giving back massages
D) Straightening beds and units

Answer 3

Giving back massages

Question 4

A resident has the following oral hygiene equipment. Which should you report to the nurse?

A) Toothpaste
B) Dental floss
C) Hard-bristled toothbrush
D) Mouthwash

Question 5

You finish brushing a resident's teeth. What should you do next?

A) Let the person rinse with water.
B) Brush the person's tongue.
C) Floss the person's teeth.
D) Let the person use mouthwash.

Question 6

Morning care generally involves the following except

A) Oral hygiene, bathing, back massage, and perineal care
B) Assisting with elimination
C) Hair care, shaving, and dressing
D) Helping the person change to sleepwear

Question 7

To floss teeth, the floss is moved

A) Left to right
B) Right to left
C) Up and down
D) Side to side

Question 8

Hygiene measures do the following except

A) Prevent infection
B) Prevent body and breath odors
C) Promote relaxation
D) Decrease circulation

Question 9

Oral hygiene does the following except

A) Increases comfort
B) Promotes the buildup of plaque and tartar
C) Makes food taste better
D) Reduces the risk for cavities and periodontal disease

Question 10

When brushing the chewing surfaces of the teeth, you need to

A) Use sponge swabs
B) Brush firmly, getting all signs of plaque off the teeth
C) Brush back and forth
D) Avoid using the brush; rather rinse with water

Question 11

If flossing is done once a day, the best time to floss is

A) Before breakfast
B) After breakfast
C) At bedtime
D) Before bathing

Question 12

Which affects hygiene choices?

A) The person's care plan
B) The person's culture
C) The person's family
D) The skin care products available

Question 13

To meet a person's hygiene needs, you should

A) Follow the person's care plan
B) Review the person's medical record
C) Ask the person what to do
D) Check the person's ID bracelet

Question 14

A patient needs oral hygiene. The nurse and care plan tell you the following except

A) The type of oral hygiene to give
B) If flossing is needed
C) How much help the person needs
D) How to give oral hygiene

Question 15

Morning care usually involves the following except

A) Assisting with elimination
B) Assisting with oral hygiene and face and hand washing
C) Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linen
D) Giving back massages

Question 16

You need to brush a person's teeth. When brushing the person's teeth you position the person

A) In a sitting position
B) In a prone position
C) In a supine position
D) In a reverse Trendelenburg position

Question 17

When giving oral hygiene, you need to wear

A) Gloves
B) A gown
C) A mask
D) A face shield

Question 18

Cleansing the genital and anal areas is known as

A) Incontinent care
B) Perineal care
C) Personal hygiene
D) Genital and anal care

Question 19

Evening care generally involves the following except

A) Assisting with elimination
B) Assisting with hygiene
C) Giving back massages
D) Assisting with activity

Question 20

A patient receiving oxygen therapy needs frequent oral hygiene because

A) Dry mouth is common from oxygen
B) A bad taste in the mouth occurs from oxygen
C) Plaque buildup occurs from oxygen therapy
D) Tartar and gum disease are common from oxygen

Question 21

When a person is unconscious, dentures are not worn.

Question 22

Bath water temperature is measured to

A) See how much water is in the tub or basin
B) Protect the person from burns
C) Record it in the person's medical record
D) Prevent skin breakdown

Question 23

A patient is unconscious. To give the person mouth care, you need to use

A) A toothbrush
B) Mouthwash
C) Sponge swabs
D) A denture brush

Question 24

A resident has a lower denture. To clean the denture, which is correct?

A) Clean it over the kidney basin.
B) Clean it over a basin of water lined with a towel.
C) Use very hot water.
D) Use toothpaste and a toothbrush.

Question 25

Water temperature for a complete bed bath is usually between

A) 105 $\degree$ F and 109 $\degree$ F
B) 110 $\degree$ F and 115 $\degree$ F
C) 110 $\degree$ F and 120 $\degree$ F
D) 115 $\degree$ F and 120 $\degree$ F

Question 26

Bathing does the following except

A) Exercises body parts
B) Decreases circulation
C) Relaxes the person
D) Refreshes the person

Question 27

Bathing procedures can threaten persons with dementia.

Question 28

Powder is applied

A) In a thin, even layer
B) In a thick layer
C) Under the arms
D) By sprinkling it on

Question 29

The person's choice of bath time is respected whenever possible.

Question 30

You need to give a person oral hygiene. Because the person is unconscious, she is at risk for

A) Periodontal disease
B) Plaque
C) Tartar
D) Aspiration

Question 31

You need to bathe a person with dementia. Which is incorrect?

A) Increase the room temperature before starting the bath.
B) Avoid telling the person what you are going to do.
C) Let the person help as much as possible.
D) Handle the person gently.

Question 32

A resident uses a cleaning agent for his denture. When using the cleaning agent, you should

A) Use hot water.
B) Use cool water.
C) Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
D) Ask the person what to do.

Question 33

Bar soap is used for a resident's bath. Between latherings, soap is

A) Left in the basin
B) Placed on a paper towel
C) Placed in a soap dish
D) Kept in your hand

Question 34

You need to remove a resident's lower denture. What should you use?

A) Gauze squares
B) A washcloth
C) An orange stick
D) A padded tongue blade

Question 35

A patient is unconscious. To keep the person's mouth open during oral hygiene, you need to use

A) Sponge swabs
B) A padded tongue blade
C) Your fingers
D) An orange stick

Question 36

An artificial tooth or a set of artificial teeth is

A) Tartar
B) Plaque
C) A denture
D) Dental floss

Question 37

A resident does not wear her lower denture for sleep. What should you do with the lower denture?

A) Store it in the denture cup filled with hot water.
B) Store it in the denture cup filled with cool water or a denture soaking solution.
C) Wrap it in a paper towel and place it in the top drawer of her bedside stand.
D) Wrap it in a napkin and set it on the overbed table within her reach.

Question 38

A patient is unconscious. You need to assume that the person can

A) Hear you
B) See you
C) Respond to you
D) Smell

Question 39

A patient is unconscious. The person needs mouth care

A) At least every 2 hours
B) During AM and PM care
C) Before and after meals
D) Daily

Question 40

A patient is unconscious. How should you position the person for oral hygiene?

A) In Fowler's position
B) In the supine position
C) In a side-lying position
D) In the prone position

Question 41

To prevent the spread of infection when the person takes a shower, do the following

A) Have the person wear non-skid footwear
B) Clean and disinfect the shower before and after use
C) Wear gloves
D) Wear a gown, mask, and gloves

Question 42

You are adjusting the water for a patient's shower. Which is correct?

A) Cold water is turned on first.
B) Hot water is turned on first.
C) Water pressure is turned on first.
D) Water pressure is turned on last.

Question 43

You note the following while bathing a resident. You need to report the following except

A) A rash on the person's lower back
B) Swollen feet and ankles
C) A bruise on the person's right thigh
D) Areas of intact skin

Question 44

You are giving a complete bed bath. Bath water is changed before giving perineal care.

Question 45

When giving a complete bed bath, you start with the person's

A) Face
B) Arms
C) Chest
D) Perineum

Question 46

A resident is done taking a tub bath. When should you assist the person out of the tub?

A) Before draining the tub
B) While the tub drains
C) After the tub drains
D) Whenever the person is ready to get out

Question 47

When giving baths, which measures protect the person and yourself from infection?

A) OSHA guidelines
B) Isolation precautions
C) Wearing gowns, gloves, and goggles
D) Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

Question 48

You will use soap for a patient's bath. Soap is not used to wash

A) Around the eyes
B) The underarms
C) The chest, abdomen, and back
D) The perineal area

Question 49

When giving a complete bed bath, you need to use

A) Towelettes
B) Swabs
C) A sponge
D) A mitted washcloth

Question 50

A resident is set up to give herself a partial bath. Before leaving the room, you must make sure that

A) The person's wheelchair wheels are locked
B) The person's signal light is within reach
C) The person can reach all body parts
D) The person is wearing her eyeglasses and hearing aid

Question 51

A tub bath lasts no longer than

A) 10 minutes
B) 15 minutes
C) 20 minutes
D) 30 minutes

Question 52

The partial bath involves washing the

A) Face, hands, underarms, feet, and perineal area
B) Face, hands, underarms, back, buttocks, and perineal area
C) Face, hands, underarms, feet, buttocks, and perineal area
D) Face, hands, underarms, and feet

Question 53

You are going to assist a resident with a bath. Before doing so, you need the following information except

A) The type of bath to give
B) What skin care products to use
C) The person's activity and position limits
D) How to apply lotion and powder

Question 54

You are bathing a resident. You note a reddened area on the person's left shoulder. What should you do?

A) Massage the area during the back massage.
B) Report the observation to the nurse.
C) Apply powder to the site.
D) Rub the area.

Question 55

Patients and residents who take tub baths and showers are at risk for

A) Infection
B) Burns and falls
C) Dementia
D) Chills and skin breakdown

Question 56

Water temperature for a tub bath is usually

A) 110 $\degree$ F to 115 $\degree$ F
B) 110 $\degree$ F to 120 $\degree$ F
C) 105 $\degree$ F
D) 105 $\degree$ F to 109 $\degree$ F

Question 57

A shower room has two stalls. To protect the person's privacy, do the following

A) Close doors and the privacy curtain
B) Cover the person with a bath blanket
C) Have the person wear a robe
D) Wait until both stalls are free

Question 58

You are bathing a patient. You are ready to wash the person's arms, chest, and abdomen. Which do you wash first?

A) The far arm
B) The near arm
C) The chest
D) The abdomen

Question 59

When drying a person, you should

A) Rub vigorously
B) Pat dry
C) Use long, firm strokes
D) Use circular motions

Question 60

A patient is going to have a shower. To protect the person from falling, do the following except

A) Have the person use grab bars for support
B) Have the person use the towel bars for support
C) Place a bath mat on the shower floor
D) Make sure that the shower room floor is dry

Question 61

Which statement about showers and tub baths is incorrect?

A) The person is covered for warmth and privacy.
B) Bath oils make tub and shower surfaces slippery.
C) You must stay within hearing distance if the person can be left alone.
D) You can leave weak or unsteady persons alone as long as you stay within hearing distance.

Question 62

To clean the tip of the penis, you use

A) Firm, upward strokes
B) Firm, downward strokes
C) Circular motions
D) Short strokes

Question 63

When adjusting water temperature, water is directed

A) Toward the person
B) Away from the person
C) Toward you
D) Away from you

Question 64

Water temperature for perineal care is usually

A) 110 $\degree$ F to 115 $\degree$ F
B) 110 $\degree$ F to 120 $\degree$ F
C) 105 $\degree$ F
D) 105 $\degree$ F to 109 $\degree$ F

Question 65

A male resident is not circumcised. After cleaning his penis, you should

A) Release the labia
B) Return the foreskin to its natural position
C) Lower his legs
D) Clean the rectal area

Question 66

When giving perineal care

A) Upward strokes are used (rectal area to urethra)
B) A clean part of the washcloth is used for each stroke
C) The rectal area is washed first
D) Bath oil is used

Question 67

When giving perineal care, you start at the

A) Anus
B) Urethra
C) Penis
D) Labia

Question 68

A male resident is not circumcised. When giving perineal care, you need to

A) Retract the foreskin
B) Separate the labia
C) Start at the rectum
D) Use firm, upward strokes

Question 69

Perineal care does the following except

A) Prevent infection
B) Prevent odors
C) Promote comfort
D) Prevent burns

Question 70

You are providing perineal care to an unconscious person. Which does not promote the person's dignity?

A) Closing the room door
B) Closing the window curtains
C) Exposing only the body part involved in the procedure
D) Allowing visitors to remain in the room during the procedure