Deck 32: Assisting People With Their Hygiene Needs

Question 1

If a patient on anticoagulation therapy asks to have a shave, you ______.

A) can use a safety razor
B) must use an electric razor
C) must say no
D) should arrange an appointment with the barber

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Children should start cleaning their teeth ______.

A) at around three months of age
B) at around six months of age
C) at one year old
D) as soon as they can manage it themselves

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Our personal hygiene factors are formed by ______.

A) our culture
B) the practices of our family
C) our own choices
D) all of these

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Your hands must be washed ______.

A) before touching a patient and before clean/aseptic procedures
B) after body fluid exposure/risk and after touching a patient
C) after touching a patient's surroundings
D) all of these

Question 5

Maintaining personal hygiene is important in maintaining:

A) Comfort
B) Dignity
C) Self-esteem
D) All the above

Question 6

The epidermis of the skin is composed of:

A) Dead cells
B) Living cells
C) Keratin
D) Vitamin D

Question 7

In hospital settings patients may be offered antiseptic washes and wipes in order to:

A) Make them feel clean
B) Reduce the risk of contracting infections
C) Stop their skin becoming dry due to harsh soaps
D) Clean their hands before meals

Question 8

Gloves should be worn:

A) At all times
B) Only if necessary
C) Whenever you touch a patient
D) When your hands will get wet

Question 9

Equipment used for hygiene needs, such as electric shavers:

A) Can be shared between patients
B) Must be cleaned between patients
C) Must not be shared between patients
D) Must always be stored in a safe place

Question 10

Why should you encourage people to participate in their hygiene care?

Question 11

While maintaining hygiene describes the physical act of cleansing the body, this activity is closely linked with the provision of ______care which maintains ____, _____, self-esteem and a ____ body image, all of which are integral aspects of nursing practice.

Question 12

What are our personal hygiene practices formed by?

Question 13

How can using "CLEAN" assist you with a persons' hygiene needs?

Question 14

If a patient behaves in a challenging or an inappropriate way whilst you are assisting them with their hygiene needs what should you do?

Question 15

What is the key to maintaining a person's hygiene?