Deck 34: Hygiene

Question 1

Which of the following interventions promotes safe handling of a client's dentures?

A) Rinse dentures thoroughly with hot water.
B) Clean biting surfaces.
C) Insert dentures at a slight angle.
D) Place a washcloth in the bowl of the sink.

Answer 1

Place a washcloth in the bowl of the sink.

Question 2

When providing genital care to an uncircumcised male person, the prepuce must be retracted because:

A) it causes constriction of the glans.
B) of its proximity to the anus.
C) to remove smegma.
D) it causes irritation.

Answer 2

to remove smegma.

Question 3

Match the following terms and statements.
1. Halitosis
2. Gingivitis
3. Stomatitis
4. Cheilosis
5. Glossitis
A. Inflamed tongue
B. Cracked lips
C. Inflamed mouth
D. Bad breath
E. Inflamed gums

Answer 3

1D, 2E, 3C, 4B, 5A

Question 4

Which of the following should the health care provider report to the RN when caring for a client's ears?

A) Presence of any drainage.
B) Presence of a hearing aid.
C) Lack of earwax.
D) Loud talking.

Answer 4

Presence of any drainage.

Question 5

Which of the following nursing interventions should be applied to a diabetic client with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Skin Integrity Impairment related to altered tissue perfusion?

A) Turn client every three hours.
B) Teach the client correct foot care.
C) Restrict fluid intake.
D) Encourage client to eat at least 40% of meals.

Question 6

Which of the following purposes would the RN explain to the client as the reason for her daily bath?

A) To assess skin integrity.
B) To stimulate circulation.
C) To develop a nurse-client relationship.
D) To moisturise the skin.

Question 7

Which of the following activities would be included in taking care of a client's artificial eye?

A) Apply lubricant to the socket.
B) Drape the client to maintain sterile field.
C) Firmly pat dry with a sterile towel.
D) Clean regularly with saline.

Question 8

The RN has been assigned to a client who is newly diagnosed with diabetes. What should the nurse include in the plan for foot care for this client?

A) Dry toes thoroughly.
B) Inspect feet thoroughly once a week.
C) Wash feet with water at a temperature of 32 °C to 37 °C.
D) Cut toenails around and file.

Question 9

Which of the following expected outcomes is correct for a client with the nursing diagnosis Self-care Deficit related to cognitive impairment?

A) The nurse will stress the importance of adequate fluid intake.
B) The client, with supervision, will brush her teeth.
C) The client will be able to name the staff that works on the day shift.
D) The client will eliminate safety hazards in her environment.

Question 10

The temperature of a client's bath water should be ________.

Question 11

Which of the following clients would be at the higher risk of skin injury?

A) A 1-year-old infant with intact skin.
B) An 80-year-old man in good health with dry skin.
C) A 60-year-old woman with cancer and dry skin.
D) A 30-year-old obese man with intact skin.

Question 12

A mother asks the nurse what she can do about her baby's nappy rash. The nurse replies:

A) "You'll have to talk to the doctor about antibiotics."
B) "You need to change the detergent you are using on the nappies."
C) "Keep the skin dry and clean using protective ointments."
D) "Use an antibacterial detergent and don't rinse the nappies out."

Question 13

An unconscious client who has been on oxygen therapy and intravenous anti-histamine medication is at risk of developing a mouth condition called:

A) parotitis.
B) xerostomia.
C) phagitis.
D) mouthitis.

Question 14

Whilst demonstrating how to bath a newborn baby to the new parents, the nurse advises that the baby needs to be dried and wrapped immediately after the bath. This is because:

A) the baby will cry at leaving the bath tub.
B) the baby needs to feel secure.
C) the baby will be slippery when it is wet.
D) the baby will get cold quickly.

Question 15

The growth of excessive body hair is called:

A) lanugo.
B) hirsutism.
C) pediculosis.
D) alopecia.

Question 16

A client has had a haemorrhoidectomy and has been ordered a therapeutic bath. Which of the following interventions is appropriate in assisting the client with his or her bath?

A) Leave the client sitting on the basin for 45 minutes.
B) Put the reservoir bag on a hard surface and press on it to expel air.
C) Have the client immerse the site in a half-full bath tub.
D) Place the bath on a commode seat, with warm water at 25°C to 36°C.

Question 17

Which of the following techniques is used to remove a client's artificial eye?

A) Retract the lower eyelid while exerting slight pressure below the eyelid.
B) Compress the upper eyelid in, and pop out the eye from the supraorbital bone.
C) Grasp the upper eyelid, and turn it inside out.
D) Use the thumb and index finger to grasp hold of the eye.

Question 18

Hygienic care that nurses provide to clients includes ________ care.

A) nutritional
B) hair
C) family
D) clothes

Question 19

Which nursing intervention should take priority when giving a bath to a client with dementia?

A) Remove all clothing and covers during the bath.
B) Apply lotion to the extremities.
C) Use persuasion not coercion.
D) Change the water when it becomes cold.

Question 20

The nurse is expected to shave a client when he is unable. Which of the following steps is a correct procedure for shaving a client?

A) Hold the skin taut around creases.
B) Rinse the razor after each stroke.
C) Assist the client to a prone position.
D) Use long strokes against direction of hair.

Question 21

Which of the following steps are correct in removing a client's soft contact lens?

A) Use the pad of the ring finger.
B) Have the client look up.
C) Gently pinch the lens and lift it out.
D) Pull the lower eyelid upward.

Question 23

Which one of the safety measures is to be followed when applying bed-making procedures?

A) Begin at the head and move toward the foot, loosening bottom linens.
B) Place the soiled sheet in a laundry bag.
C) Mitre corners at the head of the bed.
D) Prepare the client.

Question 24

Which of the following steps is essential when removing a client's hearing aid?

A) Leave the aid in place when bathing.
B) Instruct the client to remove the aid in the sunroom.
C) Label and store the hearing aid in a safe place.
D) Send the aid home with the family.

Question 25

Which of the following steps should be taken when cleaning a hearing aid?

A) Store the aid in the bathroom cabinet.
B) Leave the battery in place when not in use.
C) Clean with a damp, soft cloth.
D) Use alcohol to remove any earwax.

Question 26

Which of the following steps will provide comfort for the client during occupied bed change of linens?

A) Raise the side rail.
B) Place a bath blanket over the client.
C) Slide the mattress to the head of the bed.
D) Allow for a toe pleat.