Deck 21: Grooming

Question 1

When brushing hair that is not matted or tangled,you start at the

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

Answer 1

Scalp

Question 2

A resident needs her hair brushed.You just changed her pillowcase.What should you do?

A)Ask her to wait until she is in the bathroom.
B)Place a towel across her pillow.
C)Change the pillowcase again.
D)Comb her hair instead of brushing it.

Answer 2

Place a towel across her pillow.

Question 3

Excessive body hair is

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

Answer 3

Hirsutism

Question 4

A resident's hair is matted and tangled.Which is correct?

A)Braid the person's hair.
B)Cut the person's hair.
C)Brush or comb the person's hair starting near the hair ends.
D)Shampoo the person's hair.

Question 5

You assist a person with hair care.You need to report all of the following except

A)Coarse or curly hair
B)Scalp sores
C)Patches of hair loss
D)Very oily hair

Question 6

Brushing and combing hair are done

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

Question 7

Grooming measures do all of the following except

A)Prevent infection
B)Promote comfort
C)Affect self-esteem needs
D)Promote safety

Question 8

Who chooses how a person's hair is styled?

A)The nurse
B)The health team
C)The family
D)The person

Question 9

Hair loss is

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

Question 10

An excessive amount of dry,white flakes from the scalp is

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

Question 11

Which is not a sign or symptom of lice?

A)Itching
B)Complaints of something moving in the hair
C)Oily hair
D)Irritability

Question 12

When combing curly hair,you start at the

A)Neckline
B)Hair ends
C)Scalp
D)Forehead

Question 13

A resident has small braids.Which is incorrect?

A)The person's consent is needed to undo the braids.
B)The braids are removed for shampooing.
C)Small braids are a common practice in some cultural groups.
D)The person decides how his or her hair is styled.

Question 14

A male resident is 86 years old.How often is his hair washed?

A)Once a week
B)Daily
C)Three times a week
D)As often as he chooses

Question 15

Which prevents matting and tangling?

A)Brushing and combing daily
B)Shampooing daily
C)Using hair conditioner
D)Cutting hair

Question 16

Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on the

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

Question 17

Brushing keeps hair soft and shiny because

A)Circulation to the scalp increases
B)Scalp oils are spread along the hair shaft
C)Mats and tangles are prevented
D)Lice are removed

Question 18

A resident has curly hair.What should you 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 19

To give hair care,you begin by parting the hair into _____ sections.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 20

Which type of hair tends to mat and tangle?

A)Long
B)Curly
C)Short
D)Coarse

Question 21

The shampoo method used depends on all of the following except

A)The person's condition
B)Safety factors
C)How much time you have
D)Personal choice

Question 22

When shaving a person,you must follow

A)Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
B)Surgical asepsis
C)OBRA regulations
D)Accrediting agency standards

Question 23

Shaving is done

A)When the skin is soft
B)After the skin dries completely
C)At bedtime
D)Before the bath

Question 24

Before shaving a man's face with a safety razor,you need to do all of the following except

A)Put on gloves
B)Apply a warm washcloth to his face
C)Apply shaving cream
D)Dry the face thoroughly

Question 25

To prevent shampoo from getting into the eyes,which is correct?

A)The person is shampooed at the sink or on a stretcher.
B)A hand-held nozzle is used.
C)The hair is rinsed thoroughly.
D)The person holds a washcloth over the eyes.

Question 26

A resident has scalp sores.When shampooing the person's hair,you need to

A)Use a hand-held nozzle
B)Wear gloves
C)Shampoo the person at the sink
D)Use a medicated shampoo and conditioner

Question 27

When shaving legs with a safety razor,you start at the

A)Knee
B)Thigh
C)Ankle
D)Calf

Question 28

Which are risks when using a blade razor?

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

Question 29

A resident receives anticoagulant drugs.To shave the person's face,you need to use a(n)

A)Razor blade
B)Safety razor
C)Electric shaver
D)Blade shaver

Question 30

When shaving the face and underarms with a safety razor,which is correct?

A)Shave in the direction of hair growth.
B)Shave in the direction opposite hair growth.
C)Shave from left to right.
D)Shave from right to left.

Question 31

A resident gets her hair done in the beauty salon.During her shower,her hair is protected with a

A)Towel
B)Bath blanket
C)Shower cap
D)Hand-held nozzle

Question 32

You nick a resident's face.What should you do?

A)Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site.
B)Call for the nurse.
C)Apply a Band-Aid.
D)Wait for the bleeding to stop.

Question 33

A center's electric shaver is used to shave several men.The shaver is cleaned

A)Daily
B)Every shift
C)Between each use
D)After all the men are shaved

Question 34

A person uses a medicated shampoo.What should you do with the shampoo after washing the person's hair?

A)Place it in the bedside stand.
B)Place it on the overbed table.
C)Leave it in the bathroom.
D)Give it to the nurse.

Question 35

Disposable shavers are discarded

A)Into the wastebasket
B)Into a sharps container
C)With dirty linen
D)After 3 uses

Question 36

You are shaving a resident's face with a safety razor.What kind of strokes do you use around his chin and lips?

A)Short strokes
B)Long strokes
C)Left to right strokes
D)Right to left strokes

Question 37

A resident has dementia.To shave the person's face,you need to use a(n)

A)Razor blade
B)Safety razor
C)Electric shaver
D)Blade shaver

Question 38

When shampooing a person in bed,you need a

A)Shampoo tray and basin
B)Hand-held nozzle
C)Stretcher
D)Hair dryer

Question 39

A resident has limited range of motion in his neck.What shampooing method is best for him?

A)Shampooing during his shower
B)Shampooing at the sink
C)Shampooing on a stretcher
D)Shampooing at the overbed table

Question 40

The nurse asks you to use a hair conditioner on a person's hair.To use the hair conditioner correctly,you must

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

Question 41

What do you use to clean under fingernails?

A)Scissors
B)Nail clippers
C)An emery board
D)An orange stick

Question 42

When giving nail and foot care,the feet usually soak for _____ minutes.

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

Question 43

A resident has a beard.His beard is trimmed

A)Daily
B)Weekly
C)When the nurse thinks it is too long
D)Only with his consent

Question 44

Long or broken nails are dangerous because they

A)Can scratch the skin
B)Cause infection
C)Cause blisters
D)Lead to gangrene

Question 45

Women in nursing centers do not shave their legs or underarms.

Question 46

Nail care helps prevent all of the following except

A)Hangnails
B)Ingrown nails
C)Nails torn away from the skin
D)Blisters

Question 47

Fingernails are

A)Cut with a scissors
B)Clipped in a rounded shape
C)Clipped straight across
D)Always clipped by an RN

Question 48

Foot care is important because

A)Of poor circulation to the feet and legs
B)Of diabetes and vascular disease
C)It helps prevent infection,injury,and odors
D)Gangrene and amputation can occur

Question 49

When giving foot care,which is correct?

A)Thoroughly wash and dry between the toes.
B)Clip toenails straight across.
C)Shape nails.
D)Apply powder between the toes.

Question 50

Nails are shaped with

A)Scissors
B)Nail clippers
C)An emery board
D)An orange stick

Question 51

Clothing is put on

A)The strong side first
B)The weak side first
C)In the order that the person prefers
D)In the order directed by the nurse

Question 52

Dirty feet,socks,or stockings can harbor microbes and cause

A)Foot odors
B)Blisters
C)Foot injuries
D)Gangrene

Question 53

Beards and mustaches need

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

Question 54

When giving nail care,you use all of the following except

A)Scissors
B)Nail clippers
C)Emery board
D)Orange stick or nail file

Question 55

Nursing assistants do not

A)Clip fingernails
B)File fingernails
C)Cut toenails if a person has diabetes
D)Push back cuticles

Question 56

When giving nail and foot care,the nurse and care plan tell you all of the following except

A)What water temperature to use
B)How long to soak the feet and fingernails
C)What observations to report and record
D)How to assist the podiatrist

Question 57

When giving foot care,which is correct?

A)Support the person's foot and ankle.
B)Soak the feet for 30 minutes.
C)Use a scissors.
D)Position the person in the supine position.

Question 58

You are assisting a resident to dress.Which is incorrect?

A)Provide for privacy.
B)Choose what the person should wear.
C)Encourage the person to do as much as possible.
D)Support the arm or leg when removing or putting on a garment.

Question 59

You are assisting a resident to dress.Which is correct?

A)The person chooses what to wear.
B)You decide what the person should wear.
C)The nurse tells you what the person should wear.
D)The family decides what the person should wear.

Question 60

Which is correct when removing clothing?

A)It is removed from the strong side first.
B)It is removed from the weak side first.
C)Pullover garments are removed first.
D)Garments that open in the front are removed first.

Question 61

A person has an IV.When putting on the clean gown,you first put it

A)On the arm with the IV
B)On the arm without the IV
C)Over the person's head
D)So that the ties are in the front

Question 62

A resident has an IV in his right arm.He wears a standard gown and has an IV pump.Which is correct?

A)Put his gown on the right arm first and then on the left arm.
B)Put his gown on the left arm first and then on the right arm.
C)His right arm is not put through the sleeve of the gown.
D)The gown is put on so that the ties are in the front.

Question 63

When changing the gown of a person with an IV,you keep the IV bag

A)Hanging on the IV pole
B)Below the person
C)Above the person
D)On the bed

Question 64

A resident with dementia is having problems dressing.Which measure will not help?

A)Let the person dress himself or herself to the extent possible.
B)Let the person choose what to wear from 2 or 3 outfits.
C)Stack clothes in the order that they will be put on.
D)Complete the process as quickly as possible.

Question 65

A person has an IV.When changing the person's gown,you first

A)Remove the gown from the arm with no IV
B)Remove the gown from the arm with the IV
C)Remove the IV
D)Ask the person what he or she wants to wear