Deck 23: Grooming

Question 1

Brushing and combing hair are done:

A) During early morning care
B) During morning care
C) During afternoon care
D) All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

A person 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

Answer 2

A wide-toothed comb

Question 3

Scabies is a skin disease caused by a female mite.Which is correct?

A) Scabies is self-contained and not contagious.
B) The person could die.
C) Special creams are ordered to kill the mites.
D) Clothing and linens are burned to kill the mites.

Answer 3

Special creams are ordered to kill the mites.

Question 4

Who chooses how a person's hair is styled?

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

Question 5

Which type of hair tends to mat and tangle?

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

Question 6

Excessive body hair is:

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

Question 7

When combing curly hair,you start at the:

A) The neckline
B) The hair ends
C) The scalp
D) The forehead

Question 8

A person's hair is matted and tangled.What should you do?

A) Braid the person's hair.
B) Cut the person's hair.
C) Tell the nurse.
D) Shampoo the person's hair.

Question 9

Brushing keeps hair soft and shiny because:

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

Question 10

Hair loss is:

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

Question 11

Which is a sign or symptom of lice?

A) Fever
B) Complaints of something moving in the hair
C) Oily hair
D) Scaling skin

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Which prevents matting and tangling?

A) Daily brushing and combing
B) Daily shampooing
C) Hair conditioner
D) Cutting hair

Question 14

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.

Question 15

A resident's hairbrush has very sharp bristles.You are concerned that it could injure the person's scalp.What should you do?

A) Ask the person's family to buy a different hairbrush.
B) Throw the hairbrush away and use a comb.
C) Tell the nurse about your concerns.
D) Ask the person if you should continue to use the hairbrush.

Question 16

You assist a person with hair care.You need to report which of the following?

A) Coarse hair
B) Scalp sores
C) Curly hair
D) Dry hair

Question 17

To give hair care,you begin by parting the hair into:

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

Question 18

A patient has small braids.Which is correct?

A) The person's consent is needed to undo the braids.
B) The braids are removed for shampooing.
C) Small braids increase the chances of infection.
D) Braids must be removed weekly.

Question 19

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

Question 20

Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on the:

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

Question 21

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 22

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 over-bed table.
C) Leave it in the bathroom.
D) Give it to the nurse.

Question 23

When shampooing a person in bed,you need a:

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

Question 24

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

A) At least once a month
B) Daily
C) Three times a week
D) As often as he chooses

Question 25

Disposable shavers are discarded:

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

Question 26

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

A) Put on gloves
B) Apply a cold washcloth to his face
C) Apply lotion on the face
D) Dry the face thoroughly

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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) Have the hair shaved so that it does not have to be shampooed

Question 29

You are shaving a person's face with a safety razor.Which kinds 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 30

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 31

The shampoo method used depends on which of the following?

A) Whether or not the person has braids
B) How many persons need shampooing that day
C) How much time you have
D) Personal choice

Question 32

A patient 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 33

Shaving is done:

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

Question 34

A patient receives anticoagulant drugs.To shave the person's face,you need to use:

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

Question 35

When shaving the face and underarms:

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 36

A resident has dementia.To shave the person's face,you need to use:

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

Question 37

Which are risks when using a blade razor?

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

Question 38

To prevent shampoo from getting into the person's eyes:

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 39

When shaving legs,you start at the:

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

Question 40

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 41

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 42

Fingernails are:

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

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

When removing clothing,which is correct?

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 45

Long or broken nails are dangerous because they:

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

Question 46

You are assisting a person 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 47

When giving nail and foot care,the nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?

A) What color nail polish to use
B) When to soak the feet and fingernails
C) What observations to report and record
D) How to assist the podiatrist

Question 48

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

A) Provide for privacy.
B) Choose what the person should wear.
C) Ask the person to allow you to do as much as possible.
D) Have the person use the towel bar for assistance with putting pants on.

Question 49

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 50

When giving nail care,you use which of the following?

A) Scissors
B) Razor blade
C) Pumice stone
D) Orange stick or nail file

Question 51

When giving nail and foot care,the nails usually soak for:

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

Question 52

Beards and mustaches need:

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

Question 53

You nick a person'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 54

When giving foot care,you must:

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

Question 55

Nursing assistants are able to:

A) Shave the dead skin off of the heel
B) File fingernails
C) Cut toenails if a person has diabetes
D) Remove an ingrown toenail

Question 56

What do you use to clean under fingernails?

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

Question 57

A resident with dementia is having problems dressing.Which measure will help?

A) Ask the person to allow you to dress him or her.
B) Let the person choose what to wear from 2 or 3 outfits.
C) Have the person pick out his or her clothes from his or her dresser of clothes.
D) Complete the process as quickly as possible.

Question 58

When putting on clothing,clothing is put on:

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

Question 59

Nails are shaped with:

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

Question 60

When giving foot care,you must:

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

Question 61

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 62

Before assisting with dressing and undressing,you need which of the following information from the nurse and the care plan?

A) What color of clothes you should choose for the person
B) What time you should dress the person
C) What observations to report and record
D) How to use body mechanics

Question 63

A resident has an IV in his right arm.He wears a standard gown.He 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 the ties are in the front.

Question 64

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 she wants to wear

Question 65

Women in nursing centers may shave their legs and underarms.

Question 66

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

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