Deck 9: Personal Hygiene

Question 1

You are assigned to provide oral care to an unconscious client.Considering the following steps of the procedure,which intervention is missing? "Gather equipment,wash hands,brush external surfaces,brush inner surfaces of the teeth."

A)Place bulb syringe or suctioning equipment nearby.
B)Rinse the mouth cavity.
C)Floss the teeth.
D)Check the vital signs.

Answer 1

Place bulb syringe or suctioning equipment nearby.

Question 2

Briefly explain the cleansing procedure for providing genital care for female clients.

Answer 2

Separate the labia.Wipe from front to back in a downward motion on one side.Use separate cotton balls or washcloth corners for each downward stroke.Complete washing on appropriate side of labia.

Question 3

A client complains of oral mucosal irritation or sensitivity.Which of the following actions are appropriate for this situation?

A)Keep the client npo and use nystatin mouthwash.
B)Use hydrogen peroxide to loosen and remove debris from the mouth.
C)Rinse the mouth with warm water.
D)Allow the client to drink fluids but not to eat solid foods.

Answer 3

Use hydrogen peroxide to loosen and remove debris from the mouth.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the major differences in providing hair care for tangled hair and curly hair.

Question 5

When giving male perineal care,describe the cleansing protocol.