Deck 22: Personal Hygiene

Question 1

Early morning care usually involves which of the following?

A) Preparing persons for naps
B) Cleaning eyeglasses
C) Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linen
D) Giving back massages

Answer 1

Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linen

Question 2

Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth is:

A) Periodontal disease
B) Plaque
C) Oral hygiene
D) Tartar

Answer 2

Periodontal disease

Question 3

Flossing is usually done:

A) Before breakfast
B) After each meal
C) After brushing teeth
D) Before bathing

Answer 3

After brushing teeth

Question 4

Early morning care usually involves which of the following?

A) Assisting with dressing and hair care
B) Helping persons change into sleepwear
C) Storing eyeglasses in containers
D) Straightening units

Question 5

Flossing begins:

A) When two baby teeth touch
B) When all permanent teeth have erupted.
C) When the child starts school
D) During the teenage years

Question 6

Before using a sponge swab,you need to:

A) Check the care plan
B) Make sure the foam pad is tight on the stick
C) Make sure it has soft bristles
D) Read the manufacturer's instructions

Question 7

To meet a person's hygiene needs,you need to:

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 8

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

A) Help him as needed.
B) Tell him that oral hygiene is done after meals.
C) Ask the nurse if he can have oral hygiene at this time.
D) Check his care plan.

Question 9

Oral hygiene does which of the following?

A) Increases oral pain.
B) Decreases the ability to taste food.
C) Reduces the risk of cavities and periodontal disease.
D) Promotes the buildup of plaque and tartar.

Question 10

Afternoon care generally involves which of the following?

A) Making the person's bed
B) Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linens
C) Cleaning eyeglasses
D) Straightening beds and units

Question 11

Cleansing the genital and anal areas is:

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

Question 12

Early morning care is:

A) Also known as daily care
B) Given before breakfast
C) Given after breakfast
D) Given before lunch

Question 13

You assist a patient or resident with hygiene needs:

A) During morning care
B) During evening care
C) During afternoon care
D) Whenever necessary

Question 14

PM care is given:

A) At bedtime
B) After the evening meal
C) At hour seven
D) In a hot shower

Question 15

A resident has a lower denture.The person needs which of the following?

A) Sponge swabs
B) Regular toothpaste
C) Glue
D) A denture brush

Question 16

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 17

Evening care generally involves which of the following?

A) Cleaning eyeglasses
B) Making the person's bed
C) Giving back massages
D) Assisting with activity

Question 18

Which will influence 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 19

Morning care generally involves which of the following?

A) Assisting the person with putting his or her eyeglasses on
B) Preparing the person for naps
C) Hair care,shaving,and dressing
D) Helping the person change to sleepwear

Question 20

A patient is receiving oxygen therapy.You know that the person needs frequent oral hygiene because of:

A) Dry mouth
B) A bad taste in the mouth
C) Plaque
D) Tartar

Question 21

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 22

Flossing removes which of the following?

A) Cavities
B) Enamel
C) Food from between the teeth
D) Food from the surfaces of the teeth

Question 23

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 or warm water.
C) Put it in the top drawer of her bedside stand.
D) Wrap it in a napkin and set it on the over-bed table within her reach.

Question 24

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 25

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 26

To floss teeth,the floss is moved:

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

Question 27

A resident flosses once a day.When is the best time to floss?

A) In the morning
B) After meals
C) Whenever the person feels like it
D) At bedtime

Question 28

You need to brush a person's teeth.When brushing the unconscious person's teeth,you:

A) Position the brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums
B) Brush from the crown to the gum
C) Use sponge swabs
D) Turn the person's head well to the side

Question 29

A resident has a lower denture.To clean the denture,you need to:

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

Question 30

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

A) Let the person rinse his mouth with water.
B) Floss his teeth.
C) Let him use mouthwash.
D) Brush his tongue.

Question 31

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 32

When flossing the person's teeth,you need to:

A) Use sponge swabs
B) Break off an 18-inch piece of dental floss from the dispenser
C) Give the floss dispenser to the person to tear their own floss
D) Use the bristles of the toothbrush to floss in between teeth

Question 33

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 34

A resident's denture cup must be labeled with the person's name and:

A) Room and bed number
B) Doctor's name
C) Diagnosis
D) The center's name and address

Question 35

A patient needs oral hygiene.The nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?

A) How many teeth the person has
B) What time to give the oral hygiene
C) How much help the person needs
D) How to give oral hygiene

Question 36

When giving oral hygiene,you need to wear:

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

Question 37

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 38

When flossing,you should:

A) Move to a new section of floss after every second tooth
B) Start on the left side and work your way around to the right side
C) Tear off a new piece of floss for the upper set of teeth after flossing the lower set
D) Start at the lower teeth

Question 39

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 40

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 41

Bath water for complete baths should be maintained at what temperature?

A) Between 110° F and 115° F
B) At least 100° F
C) No more than 110° F
D) Between 100° F and 110° F

Question 42

You are going to assist a patient with his bath.Before doing so,you need which of the following information?

A) What time to give the bath
B) How to use the skin products
C) His activity and position limits
D) How to apply lotion and powder

Question 43

After a resident's bath,the nurse wants you to apply lotion to the person's elbows,knees,and heels.Lotion is applied to:

A) Prevent burns
B) Promote comfort
C) Keep the skin soft
D) Prevent infection

Question 44

You note the following while bathing a resident.Which of the following would you need to report?

A) Moist skin
B) Soft feet and ankles
C) A bruise on the person's right thigh
D) Areas of intact skin

Question 45

After a resident's bath,the nurse wants you to apply powder under the person's breasts.The powder is used to:

A) Protect the skin from drying
B) Absorb moisture and prevent friction
C) Clean the skin
D) Mask and control body odors

Question 46

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

A) Decrease the room temperature before starting the bath.
B) Avoid telling the person what you are going to do.
C) Refrain from letting the person help.
D) Handle the person gently.

Question 47

Powder is applied:

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

Question 48

Which skin care products help keep the skin soft?

A) Soaps
B) Bath oils
C) Powders
D) Deodorants and antiperspirants

Question 49

When giving a complete bed bath,you need to use:

A) Mitted washcloth
B) Towelettes
C) Swabs
D) Sponge

Question 50

You are bathing a patient.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 51

Older persons usually need a complete bath:

A) Daily
B) Twice a week
C) Three times a week
D) Every other day

Question 52

Bathing method,time,and frequency are:

A) Decided by the nurse
B) Matters of personal choice
C) Ordered by the doctor
D) Decided by the health team

Question 53

You just finished a resident's bath.You note that the person is incontinent of urine.What should you do?

A) Bathe affected skin areas again.
B) Tell the nurse.
C) Pat the area dry.
D) Tell the next shift.

Question 54

Bathing does which of the following?

A) Decreases circulation
B) Exercises body parts
C) Excites the person
D) Places oils in the person's skin

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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 57

Which statement about dentures is correct?

A) They are slippery when wet.
B) They are durable and are typically unharmed if dropped onto a hard surface.
C) They warp in cool water.
D) They are the center's property.

Question 58

Which skin care product tends to dry the skin?

A) Soap
B) Bath oil
C) Lotion
D) Powder

Question 59

A resident is unconscious.You are going to give the person a complete bed bath.Before you start the bath,you do which of the following?

A) Open the room door so others will know where you are.
B) Close the privacy curtain.
C) Open the person's window for fresh air.
D) Open the shades to add light to the room.

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

A resident wants a partial bath today.What should you do?

A) Explain that the person needs a shower.
B) Assist as needed.
C) Let the person provide self-care.
D) Check with the nurse.

Question 62

A tub bath lasts no longer than:

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

Question 63

When giving perineal care,you start at the:

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

Question 64

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 65

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 66

A shower room has two stalls.To protect the person's privacy,you must:

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 67

These statements are about showers and tub baths.Which is correct?

A) The person is covered for warmth and privacy.
B) Bath oils should be added to the tub water.
C) You must stay on the same floor while the person is taking a bath.
D) You can leave weak or unsteady persons alone as long as you stay within hearing distance.

Question 68

You are transporting a person to and from a tub or shower room.You must:

A) Lock the wheels
B) Provide for privacy
C) Use a transfer belt
D) Use safety straps.

Question 69

Perineal care does which of the following?

A) Spreads infection
B) Prevents cancer
C) Promotes comfort
D) Prevents burns

Question 70

When using a portable tub,whirlpool equipment,or shower chairs,you must:

A) Follow the manufacturer's instructions
B) Lock the wheels
C) Use a transfer belt
D) Wear gloves

Question 71

Water temperature for perineal care is usually:

A) 110° F to 115° F.
B) 110° F to 120° F.
C) 105° F.
D) 105° F to 109° F.

Question 72

A resident wants a partial bath.How should you position the person?

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

Question 73

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

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

Question 74

You are bathing a patient.Gloves are always worn to wash the person's:

A) Face
B) Arms,chest,and abdomen
C) Legs and back
D) Perineal area

Question 75

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

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

Question 76

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 77

When drying a person,you need to:

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

Question 78

To prevent the spread of infection when the person takes a shower,you should:

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 79

Water temperature for a tub bath is usually:

A) 110° F to 115° F.
B) 110° F to 120° F.
C) 105° F.
D) 105° F to 109° F.

Question 80

You are bathing a patient.Bath water is changed:

A) After washing the person's hands
B) After washing the person's face
C) Before and after perineal care
D) Before washing the person's chest