Deck 31: Grooming and Dressing

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct term for excessive body hair?

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When brushing a client's hair that is matted or tangled, where should the support worker start?

A)Scalp
B)Forehead
C)Back of the head
D)Hair ends

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on which part of the body?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The client is experiencing hair loss.The support worker knows the correct term for this is which of the following?

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

Question 5

A client has curly hair.What should the support worker use for hair care?

A)A hand-held nozzle
B)A brush with sharp bristles
C)A comb with sharp teeth
D)A wide-toothed comb

Question 6

What care do beards and mustaches need?

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

Question 7

The nurse asks the support worker to use a hair conditioner on a client's hair.To use the hair conditioner correctly, what must the support worker do?

A)Follow the nurse's directions.
B)Follow the directions on the container.
C)Ask the client what to do.
D)Rinse thoroughly.

Question 8

What position is not used when shampooing a client's hair at the sink?

A)Facing the sink
B)Leaning back
C)Standing up
D)Lying down

Question 9

What is an excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp?

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

Question 10

Kayla, the support worker, nicks a client's face while shaving him.What is the first thing Kayla should do?

A)Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site.
B)Report it to your supervisor.
C)Apply a bandage.
D)Wait for the bleeding to stop.

Question 11

Because Black people's hair is often black and textured, it requires which of the following?

A)Products
B)Oil
C)Brushing
D)Attention

Question 12

When is brushing and combing hair done?

A)During early morning care
B)During morning care
C)During bedtime care
D)Whenever needed

Question 13

Long or broken nails are dangerous because of which reason?

A)They can scratch the skin.
B)They can cause infection.
C)They can cause blisters.
D)They can lead to gangrene.

Question 14

Grooming measures do all except which one of the following?

A)Prevent infection
B)Increase comfort
C)Promote self-confidence
D)Promote safety

Question 15

When shampooing a client in bed, what will the support worker need?

A)A shampoo tray and basin
B)A hand-held nozzle
C)A stretcher
D)A hair dryer

Question 16

To shave a client who is receiving anticoagulant drugs, what does the support worker need to use?

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

Question 17

Where are disposable shavers discarded?

A)In the wastebasket
B)In a sharps container
C)With dirty linen
D)After three uses

Question 18

When brushing or combing hair, which of the following is not necessary to record or report?

A)Patches of hair loss
B)Flaking
C)Very dry or very oily hair
D)If it's time for a haircut

Question 19

Which of the following is a risk when shaving?

A)Nicks and cuts
B)Irritated skin and rashes
C)Sores
D)Pediculosis corporis

Question 20

Mr.Spanola has dementia, and the support worker is asked to shave him.What would the support worker use?

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

Question 21

After helping a client dress or undress, the support worker must report all of the following except which?

A)How much help was given
B)How the client tolerated the procedure
C)Any complaints from the client
D)What the client is wearing

Question 22

When applying elastic stockings, what should the support worker report and record?

A)If the client doesn't feel they are necessary
B)Complaints of pain, tingling, or numbness
C)If the stockings are bunched up
D)If the stockings have wrinkles

Question 23

When dressing a client, clothing is put on which order?

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

Question 24

Prior to assisting with nail and foot care, the support worker should soak nails for how long?

A)5 to 10 minutes
B)10 to 15 minutes
C)15 to 20 minutes
D)20 to 25 minutes

Question 25

A client requires nail care.Which of the following is correct?

A)Cut with scissors.
B)Clip in a rounded shape.
C)Clip straight across.
D)They are always clipped by a nurse.