Deck 12: Personal Care of the Client

Question 1

After using a bedpan,the personal care provider should:

A)leave the bedpan uncovered
B)leave curtain open
C)place the bedpan on the floor
D)Flush contents as quickly as possible.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When giving a tub bath,dry the client while he/she is

A)sitting on a towel-covered chair.
B)standing in the tub.
C)standing on the floor towel.
D)any of the above

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Perineal care is always done

A)anterior to posterior in women only
B)anterior to posterior to minimize the risk of infection
C)posterior to anterior in men only
D)in a side-to-side cleansing motion

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When a client who needs to use a bedpan is unable to raise his/her buttocks

A)use a mechanical client lift
B)turn the client on his/her side and place the bedpan over his/her buttocks,then turn his/her back onto the bedpan
C)have another nursing assistant help you lift the client
D)let him/her dirty the bed and then change the linen.

Question 5

When flossing your client's teeth,you should:

A)Use a 12- to 14-inch piece of dental floss
B)Wear a gown
C)Wrap the floss around your ring fingers
D)Gently insert the floss into the gum

Question 6

Documentation of care is required for the following reason:

A)to ensure the personal care provider is working
B)to ensure the exact same care is performed on the client each day
C)it is a legal requirement
D)so the client's family can see the client is taken care of

Question 7

During the bath procedure,other personal care is given which includes:

A)care of hair
B)care of teeth
C)care of nails
D)range-of-motion exercises

Question 8

When shaving a client's beard,you should shave in which direction to avoid ingrown hairs?

A)opposite direction in which the hairs grow
B)across the pattern of growth
C)in the same direction that the hairs grow
D)any of the above

Question 9

Reasons for giving a backrub include:

A)to improve the client's circulation
B)to encourage position change to minimize skin breakdown
C)to relax the client.
D)all of the above

Question 10

When you are giving oral hygiene to an unconscious client,the client's head should be positioned in which direction for client safety?

A)turned to the side,facing you
B)tilted forward
C)tilted backward
D)turned to the side,facing away from you

Question 11

To protect the client's dentures

A)leave them uncovered in the bedside table.
B)store them in a denture cup with cool water,mouthwash,or denture solution.
C)use hot water to clean dentures.
D)use a heavy stream of water and toothpaste.

Question 12

Your client will be most likely to require special mouth care if

A)the client can't get out of bed.
B)the client is receiving an IV.
C)the client drinks lots of fluids.
D)the client is unconscious.

Question 13

P.M.care includes:

A)providing an opportunity for client to empty their bladder on the toilet or in a bedpan/urinal
B)assisting with oral hygiene
C)washing face and hands
D)all of the above

Question 14

The early morning care includes:

A)offering the bedpan or urinal or assisting the client to the bathroom.
B)helping with vacuuming
C)foot care and toe nail clipping
D)washing the client's clothes

Question 15

When providing oral care to an unconscious client,which of the following steps comes first?

A)Raise the head of the bed
B)Assemble equipment
C)Inform the client that you are going to clean his/her mouth
D)Wash your hands and put gloves on

Question 16

Oral hygiene:

A)does not influence a client's appetite
B)requires the personal care provider to wear gloves
C)cut the client's mouth
D)is performed periodically

Question 17

Important observation(s)that should be recorded and reported relating to client's bowel elimination are

A)change in the color of stool.
B)constipation or diarrhea.
C)complaints of pain related to bowel movement.
D)all of the above

Question 18

For a safe,complete bed bath,the water temperature should be

A)warm
B)room temperature
C)lukewarm
D)hot

Question 19

Perineal care means to wash the area

A)of the genitals and the anus.
B)of the buttocks.
C)from the shoulder to the waist.
D)under the arms.

Question 20

Which statement about nail care is NOT accurate?

A)Always obtain instructions and permission from your supervisor.
B)A lack of nail and foot care can result in an infection.
C)Routine and proper foot care helps prevent foot odor.
D)Fingernails are always cut at sharp angles.

Question 21

When you assist a client to undress or dress,the personal care provider should:

A)promote the client's dependence
B)expose the client for ease
C)cover the client
D)ensure the client is wearing their regular clothes

Question 22

When giving female perineal care,the personal care provider should cleanse vulva from anus towards pubis.

Question 23

Every client must have a bath every day.

Question 24

When performing foot care,air drying between the toes is preferred.

Question 25

Some cultures believe it is inappropriate for a caregiver to provide perineal care to or
bathe a client of the opposite sex.

Question 26

When providing hair-care to a client,the personal care provider should:

A)ensure both bed side-rails are lowered
B)ensure the bed brakes are locked
C)always ensure the bed side-rail is lowered on the side you are working
D)ensure the front bed brakes are locked

Question 27

A flowsheet:

A)is completed each week by the personal care provider
B)allows certain activities to be checked off as the activities are performed
C)is a narrative record of client care
D)is rarely used in health-care facilities

Question 28

When administering a back rub,the personal care provider should:

A)rub bony areas if they are reddened
B)exert light pressure as you stroke upward from the buttocks toward the shoulders
C)use firm pressure as you stroke downward from the shoulders to the buttocks
D)use circular motions on each bony area

Question 29

Activities of daily living include toileting,washing,and eating.

Question 30

Bathing a client is done to eliminate body odor,stimulate circulation,and to relax the
client.

Question 31

When a client who needs to remove his/her pants is unable to assist,cut them off.

Question 32

A client taking a partial bed bath should wash only the face and arms.

Question 33

Providing hair care is a frivolous activity and does NOT promote health.

Question 34

A backrub may be given for relaxing a very restless client.

Question 35

When washing a client's hair,the water temperature should be:

A)44º Celsius
B)45º Celsius
C)48º Celsius
D)46º Celsius

Question 36

When giving personal care to the client,follow a strict time schedule to make sure
every client is treated exactly the same.

Question 37

When a client has poor circulation:

A)the delivery of oxygen and nutrients are impaired
B)correct foot and nail care will not help them
C)the nurse will attend to the client
D)the personal care provider may cut the client's nails routinely

Question 38

The side of the client with an intravenous (IV)infusing into one of his arms is known as:

A)the IV side
B)the unaffected side
C)the affected side
D)the artificial side

Question 39

Placing a check mark or initial next to an activity that has been completed serves as a communication tool for other members of the health-care team.

Question 40

For a client who follows the tenets of their religion and therefore does not shave their beard,the personal care provider should recognize that:

A)shaving is an important part of personal hygiene
B)the client will wish to shave themselves
C)the personal care provider needs to follow this code of conduct
D)this client will likely not need to keep their hair covered

Question 41

When washing a client's hair,the personal care provider should firstly brush the client's hair thoroughly.

Question 42

A slipper pan is used for clients whose movements are greatly restricted by illness or injury.

Question 43

When administering a back rub to a client,the personal care provider can give a deep muscle massage and may squeeze the muscles or the tissue around the neck.

Question 44

As the personal care provider,your choice of the proper method to place the bedpan
beneath the client's buttocks will be determined by the client's physical condition and ability to assist.

Question 45

When helping a client to remove clothing,you should help the client remove
clothing from the affected side first.

Question 46

Clients who are NPO (receiving no food or drink by mouth)or unconscious need oral care less frequently.

Question 47

Ensuring the client's mouth,gums,and teeth are kept clean can optimize the client's health.

Question 48

Clients who are taking anticoagulant medication (blood thinners)such as warfarin,heparin,or aspirin may be shaved with a dull razor.

Question 49

For clients with poor circulation due to health issues such as cardiovascular disorder or diabetes,incorrect foot and nail care can actually increase the risk of infection and other complications.

Question 50

Prior to shaving a client,the personal care provider will moisten a washcloth with the warm water and apply to the client's cheeks and chin for a couple of minutes.