Deck 20: Personal Hygiene

Question 1

Evening care generally involves the following except

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

Answer 1

Assisting with activity

Question 2

AM care usually involves the following except

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

Answer 2

Giving back massages

Question 3

Early morning care is

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

Answer 3

Given before breakfast

Question 4

Flossing is usually done

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

Question 5

PM care is given

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

Question 6

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 7

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 sleep wear

Question 8

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 9

Hygiene measures do the following except

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

Question 10

AM care usually involves the following except

A)Assisting with dressing and hair care
B)Positioning persons for breakfast
C)Assisting with exercise
D)Straightening units

Question 11

Infants do not need oral hygiene until the first tooth erupts.

Question 12

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 13

Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth is

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

Question 14

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 15

Oral hygiene does the following except

A)Increase comfort
B)Make food taste better
C)Reduce the risk of cavities and periodontal disease
D)Promote the buildup of plaque and tartar

Question 16

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 17

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 18

Cleansing the genital and anal areas is

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

Question 19

Hygiene measures promote the following except

A)Comfort
B)Safety
C)Bone strength
D)Health

Question 20

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

Dentures may be used in people who have lost their teeth due to all of the following except

A)Tooth decay
B)Diabetes
C)Injury
D)Gum disease

Question 26

Flossing removes the following except

A)Plaque
B)Tartar
C)Food from between the teeth
D)Food from the surfaces of the teeth

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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

A)What 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 31

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 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.You need to assume that the person can

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

Question 34

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 35

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 36

A resident has a lower denture.The person needs the following except

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

Question 37

When giving oral hygiene,you need to wear

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

Question 38

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 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

To floss teeth,the floss is moved

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

Question 41

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 42

Bath water temperature 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 43

Bathing procedures can threaten persons with dementia.

Question 44

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 45

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 overbed table within her reach.

Question 46

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 47

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

A)Close the room door
B)Close the privacy curtain
C)Open the person's window
D)Pull down the shades

Question 48

Which skin care products help keep the skin soft?

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

Question 49

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 50

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 51

You are going to assist a patient with his 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)His activity and position limits
D)How to apply lotion and powder

Question 52

Older persons usually need a complete bath

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

Question 53

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 54

Bathing does the following except

A)Decrease circulation
B)Exercise body parts
C)Relax the person
D)Refresh the person

Question 55

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 56

Which skin care product tends to dry the skin?

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

Question 57

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 58

Which statement about dentures is incorrect?

A)They are slippery when wet.
B)They easily break or chip if dropped onto a hard surface.
C)They warp in cool water.
D)They are the person's property.

Question 59

Powder is applied

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

Question 60

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 61

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 62

Which bath does not require rinsing the skin?

A)Complete bed bath
B)Partial bed bath
C)Bag bath
D)Shower

Question 63

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 64

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 65

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 66

When drying a person,you need to

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

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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 69

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 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

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 72

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 73

Which bath does not require rinsing the skin?

A)Complete bed bath
B)Partial bed bath
C)Towel bath
D)Shower

Question 74

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 75

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 76

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 77

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 78

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

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

Question 79

A tub bath lasts no longer than

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

Question 80

You are bathing a patient.Bath water is changed

A)Whenever cool or soapy
B)After washing the person's face
C)Before and after perineal care
D)Before washing the person's chest