Deck 30: Personal Hygiene

Question 1

While providing mouth care to an unconscious client, why should the support worker communicate to the client?

A)It will let team members know you need assistance if you talk loud enough.
B)The client may answer at any time.
C)This is respectful and the client might hear you.
D)It will let everyone else know you are doing your job.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When brushing the inner surfaces of the client's teeth, the support worker should do which of the following?

A)Use sponge swabs
B)Brush from the crown to the gum
C)Brush back and forth
D)Brush up and down

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Mrs.Shah has been incontinent of urine.Mariam, the support worker, knows she will have to provide care by cleansing the genital and anal areas.What is this care known as?

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In a facility, the support worker assists the residents with morning care.Which statement about morning care is correct?

A)This is also called PM care.
B)This is always given before breakfast.
C)This is usually given before lunch.
D)This is usually given after supper.

Question 5

When flossing a client's teeth, in which direction should the support worker move the floss?

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

Question 6

When is PM care provided?

A)At bedtime
B)Before the evening meal
C)At 1500 hrs
D)In a hot shower

Question 7

One of the following pieces of oral hygiene equipment is not recommended for use by an older adult client.Which of the following should the support worker report to the nurse?

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

Question 8

A client is receiving oxygen therapy.The support worker understands that this client needs frequent oral hygiene because of the presence of which of the following?

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

Question 9

Edgar is a confused 84-year-old resident.To meet his hygiene needs, what must the support worker do?

A)Find out from the client's ID bracelet
B)Review the client's medical record
C)Ask the client what to do
D)Follow the client's care plan

Question 10

An unconscious client receiving oral hygiene is at risk for which of the following?

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

Question 11

Which of the following is correct procedure when brushing the client's teeth?

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)Hold the toothbrush vertically.

Question 12

After the support worker finishes brushing a client's teeth, what is the next step?

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

Question 13

A client with dentures needs the following equipment for denture care except which?

A)Sponge swabs
B)A denture cleaner
C)A denture cup
D)A denture brush

Question 14

Which of the following will influence hygiene choices?

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

Question 15

What does a partial bath involve?

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

Question 16

When does a client usually shower?

A)As often as he or she chooses
B)Once a week
C)Twice a week
D)Daily

Question 17

Before providing oral hygiene, what should the support worker don?

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

Question 18

Immediately before using a sponge swab, what should the support worker do?

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 19

When is flossing usually done?

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

Question 20

Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth is known as which of the following?

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

Question 21

How should the support worker dry the client after a bath?

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

Question 22

When does an unconscious client require mouth care?

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

Question 23

The support worker is going to remove a client's dentures.What should be used?

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

Question 24

To keep an unconscious client's mouth open while giving oral hygiene, the support worker needs to use which of the following?

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

Question 25

Why is plain water often used to bathe older adults?

A)Older adults do not get dirty
B)Older adults have dry skin
C)It is the clients' personal choice
D)It is a physician's order

Question 26

Which of the following skin care products tends to dry the skin?

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

Question 27

Shane, a support worker, is giving a bath to a client and notices a reddened area on the client's left shoulder.What should Shane do?

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

Question 28

A client likes to use bath oil.To ensure the client's safety, the support worker should practice measures for which of the following reasons?

A)To prevent falls
B)To prevent burns
C)To promote comfort
D)To prevent infection

Question 29

After a female client's bath, the nurse instructs the support worker to apply powder under the client's breasts.Why would powder be used?

A)To protect the skin from drying
B)To absorb moisture and prevent friction
C)To clean the skin
D)To serve as a deodorant

Question 30

How should an unconscious client be positioned for oral hygiene?

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

Question 31

Why is bath water temperature monitored?

A)To determine how much water is in the tub or basin
B)To protect the client from burns
C)To record it on the client's medical record
D)To prevent skin breakdown

Question 32

After a client's bath, the nurse instructs the support worker to apply lotion to the client's elbows, knees, and heels.Why is lotion applied?

A)To prevent burns
B)To prevent friction
C)To prevent skin breakdown
D)To prevent infection

Question 33

When giving a complete bed bath, where on the client would the support worker start?

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

Question 34

When giving a bath to a client, gloves are always worn while washing which part of the body?

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

Question 35

Which is true about an unconscious client?

A)The client can hear the support worker.
B)The client can see the support worker.
C)The client will respond to the support worker.
D)The client will become conscious.