Deck 20: Hygiene

Question 1

AM care usually involves all of the following except

A)Assisting with elimination needs
B)Assisting with oral hygiene and face and hand washing
C)Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linen
D)Giving back massages

Answer 1

Giving back massages

Question 2

Hygiene measures promote all of the following except

A)Comfort
B)Safety
C)Bone strength
D)Health

Answer 2

Bone strength

Question 3

Afternoon care generally involves all of the following except

A)Assisting with activity
B)Cleaning incontinent persons and changing wet or soiled linens
C)Giving back massages
D)Straightening beds and resident units

Answer 3

Giving back massages

Question 4

PM care is given

A)At bedtime
B)After the evening meal
C)At hour seven
D)In a hot shower

Question 5

Morning care is

A)AM care
B)Given before breakfast
C)Given after breakfast
D)Given before lunch

Question 6

Evening care generally involves all of the following except

A)Assisting with elimination
B)Assisting with hygiene
C)Giving back massages
D)Assisting with activity

Question 7

Which of the following is not recommended to use for best oral hygiene?

A)Toothpaste
B)Dental floss
C)Hard-bristled toothbrush
D)Mouthwash

Question 8

Which will influence hygiene choices?

A)The person's care plan
B)The person's culture
C)The person's family
D)The skin care products available

Question 9

Morning care generally involves all of the following except

A)Oral hygiene,bathing,back massage,and perineal care
B)Assisting with elimination
C)Hair care,shaving,and dressing
D)Helping the person change to sleepwear

Question 10

To meet a resident's hygiene needs,you need to

A)Follow the person's care plan
B)Review the person's medical record
C)Ask the person what to do
D)Check the person's ID bracelet

Question 11

Hygiene measures do all of the following except

A)Prevent infection
B)Prevent body and breath odors
C)Promote relaxation
D)Decrease circulation

Question 12

Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth is

A)Periodontal disease
B)Plaque
C)Oral hygiene
D)Tartar

Question 13

A resident wants to brush his teeth before lunch.What should you do?

A)Help him as needed.
B)Tell him that oral hygiene is done after meals.
C)Ask the nurse if he can have oral hygiene at this time.
D)Check his care plan.

Question 14

AM care usually involves all of the following except

A)Assisting with dressing and hair care
B)Positioning residents for breakfast
C)Assisting with exercise
D)Straightening resident units

Question 15

Oral hygiene does all of the following except

A)Increases comfort
B)Makes food taste better
C)Prevents cavities and periodontal disease
D)Promotes the buildup of plaque and tartar

Question 16

A resident can have a shower

A)As often as the person chooses
B)Once a week
C)Twice a week
D)Daily

Question 17

A resident is receiving oxygen therapy.You know that the person needs frequent oral hygiene because of

A)Dry mouth
B)A bad taste in the mouth
C)Plaque
D)Tartar

Question 18

Cleansing the genital and anal areas is

A)Incontinent care
B)Perineal care
C)Personal hygiene
D)Genital and anal care

Question 19

Flossing is usually done

A)Before breakfast
B)After each meal
C)After brushing teeth
D)Before bathing

Question 20

You assist a resident with hygiene needs

A)During morning care
B)During evening care
C)During afternoon care
D)Whenever necessary

Question 21

A resident is unconscious.You need to assume that the person can

A)Hear you
B)See you
C)Respond to you
D)Smell

Question 22

You are cleaning a resident's lower denture.Which is correct?

A)Line a basin of water with a towel.
B)Clean it over the kidney basin.
C)Use very hot water.
D)Use toothpaste and a toothbrush.

Question 23

A resident has a lower denture.The person needs all of the following except

A)Sponge swabs
B)A denture cleaner
C)A denture cup
D)A denture brush

Question 24

A resident does not wear her lower denture for sleep.What should you do with the lower denture?

A)Store it in the denture cup filled with hot water.
B)Store it in the denture cup filled with cool water.
C)Put it in the top drawer of her bedside stand.
D)Wrap it in a napkin and set it on the overbed table within her reach.

Question 25

You need to give a resident oral hygiene.Because the person is unconscious,she is at risk for

A)Periodontal disease
B)Plaque
C)Tartar
D)Aspiration

Question 26

You finish brushing a resident's teeth.What should you do next?

A)Let the person rinse his mouth with water.
B)Floss his teeth.
C)Let him use mouthwash.
D)Brush his tongue.

Question 27

When giving oral hygiene,you need to wear

A)Gloves
B)A gown
C)A mask
D)A face shield

Question 28

You are giving mouth care to an unconscious person.What should you do before using a sponge swab?

A)Check the care plan.
B)Make sure that the sponge pad is tight on the stick.
C)Make sure that it has soft bristles.
D)Read the manufacturer's instructions.

Question 29

A resident needs oral hygiene.The nurse and care plan tell you all of the following except

A)What type of oral hygiene to give
B)If flossing is needed
C)How much help the person needs
D)How to give oral hygiene

Question 30

A resident uses a cleaning agent for his denture.When using the cleaning agent,you should

A)Use hot water
B)Use cool water
C)Follow the manufacturer's instructions
D)Ask the person what to do

Question 31

To floss teeth,the floss is moved

A)Left to right
B)Right to left
C)Up and down
D)Side to side

Question 32

A resident's denture cup must be labeled with the person's name and

A)Room and bed number
B)Doctor's name
C)Diagnosis
D)The center's name and address

Question 33

A resident flosses once a day.When is the best time to floss?

A)In the morning
B)After meals
C)Whenever the person feels like it
D)At bedtime

Question 34

You need to check a resident's dentures for

A)Rough,sharp,or chipped areas
B)Bleeding
C)Dryness,cracks,and swelling
D)Irritation or white patches

Question 35

A resident is unconscious.To give the person mouth care,you need to use

A)A toothbrush
B)Mouthwash
C)Sponge swabs
D)A denture brush

Question 36

You need to remove a resident's lower denture.You should use a(n)

A)Gauze square
B)Washcloth
C)Orange stick
D)Padded tongue blade

Question 37

Flossing removes all of the following except

A)Plaque
B)Tartar
C)Food from between the teeth
D)Food from between dentures

Question 38

A resident is unconscious.How should you position the person for oral hygiene?

A)In Fowler's position
B)In the supine position
C)In a side-lying position
D)In the prone position

Question 39

A resident is unconscious.The person needs mouth care

A)At least every 2 hours
B)During AM and PM care
C)Before and after meals
D)Daily

Question 40

A resident is unconscious.To keep the person's mouth open during oral hygiene,you need to use

A)Sponge swabs
B)A padded tongue blade
C)Your fingers
D)An orange stick

Question 41

Which skin care product tends to dry the skin?

A)Soap
B)Bath oil
C)Lotion
D)Cream

Question 42

Which skin care product removes dirt,dead skin,skin oil,and some microbes?

A)Soap
B)Bath oil
C)Lotion
D)Powder

Question 43

After a resident's bath,the nurse wants you to apply powder under the person's breasts.The powder is used to

A)Protect the skin from drying
B)Absorb moisture and prevent friction
C)Keep the skin soft and prevent drying
D)Mask and control body odors

Question 44

A resident likes to use bath oil.For the person's safety,you need to practice measures to

A)Prevent falls
B)Prevent burns
C)Promote comfort
D)Prevent infection

Question 45

Powder is applied

A)In a thin,even layer
B)In a thick layer
C)Under the arms
D)By sprinkling it on

Question 46

Bath water temperature is measured to

A)See how much water is in the tub or basin
B)Protect the person from burns
C)Record it in the person's medical record
D)Prevent skin breakdown

Question 47

After a resident's bath,the nurse wants you to apply lotion to the person's elbows,knees,and heels.Lotion does which of the following?

A)Prevents burns
B)Promotes comfort
C)Prevents skin breakdown
D)Prevents infection

Question 48

You are going to assist a resident with his bath.Before doing so,you need all of the following information except

A)The type of bath to give
B)What skin care products to use
C)His activity and position limits
D)How to apply lotion and powder

Question 49

Bar soap is used for a resident's bath.Between latherings,soap is

A)Placed in a soap dish
B)Left in the basin
C)Placed on a paper towel
D)Kept in your hand

Question 50

Bathing procedures can threaten persons with dementia.

Question 51

A resident is unconscious.You are going to give the person a complete bed bath.Before you start the bath,you do all of the following except

A)Close the room door
B)Close the privacy curtain
C)Open the person's window
D)Pull down the shades

Question 52

Why is plain water often used to bathe older persons?

A)They do not get dirty.
B)They have dry skin.
C)It is their personal choice.
D)It is a doctor's order.

Question 53

Bathing does all of the following except

A)Decrease circulation
B)Exercise body parts
C)Relax the person
D)Refresh the person

Question 54

Water temperature for a complete bed bath is usually

A)110° F to 115° F
B)110° F to 120° F
C)105° F
D)105° F to 109° F

Question 55

Which statement about dentures is incorrect?

A)They are slippery when wet.
B)They easily break or chip if dropped onto a hard surface.
C)They warp in cool water.
D)They are the person's property.

Question 56

You need to bathe a person with dementia.Which is incorrect?

A)Increase the room temperature before starting the bath.
B)Avoid telling the person what you are going to do.
C)Let the person help as much as possible.
D)Handle the person gently.

Question 57

You are bathing a resident.You note a reddened area on the person's left shoulder.What should you do?

A)Massage the area during the back massage.
B)Report the observation to the nurse.
C)Apply powder to the site.
D)Rub the area.

Question 58

Older persons usually need a complete bath

A)Daily
B)Twice a week
C)Three times a week
D)Every other day

Question 59

Bathing method,time,and frequency are

A)Decided by the nurse
B)Matters of personal choice
C)Ordered by the doctor
D)Decided by the health team

Question 60

Which skin care products help keep the skin soft?

A)Soaps
B)Bath oils
C)Powders
D)Deodorants and antiperspirants

Question 61

A shower room has two stations.To protect the person's privacy,which is correct?

A)Close doors and the privacy curtain.
B)Cover the person with a bath blanket.
C)Wait until the person can shower next to his or her roommate.
D)Wait until both stalls are free.

Question 62

When giving a complete bed bath,you need to use

A)A mitted washcloth
B)Towelettes
C)Swabs
D)A sponge

Question 63

You are bathing a resident.You are ready to wash the person's arms,chest,and abdomen.Which do you wash first?

A)The far arm
B)The near arm
C)The chest
D)The abdomen

Question 64

The partial bath involves washing the face,hands,underarms,

A)Feet,and perineal area
B)Back,buttocks,and perineal area
C)Feet,buttocks,and perineal area
D)And feet

Question 65

A resident is set up to give herself a partial bath.Before leaving the room,you must make sure that

A)Her wheelchair wheels are locked
B)Her signal light is within reach
C)She can reach all body parts
D)She is wearing her eyeglasses and hearing aid

Question 66

When drying a person,which is correct?

A)Pat dry.
B)Rub vigorously.
C)Use long,firm strokes.
D)Use circular motions.

Question 67

You are bathing a resident.Bath water is changed

A)Whenever cool or soapy
B)After washing the person's face
C)Before and after perineal care
D)Before washing the person's chest

Question 68

A tub bath lasts no longer than _____ minutes.

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)30

Question 69

You note the following while bathing a resident.You need to report all of the following except

A)A rash on the person's lower back
B)Swollen feet and ankles
C)A bruise on the person's right thigh
D)Areas of intact skin

Question 70

You will use soap for a resident's bath.Soap is not used to wash

A)Around the eyes
B)The underarms
C)The chest,abdomen,and back
D)The perineal area

Question 71

Water temperature for a partial bath is usually

A)110° to 115° F
B)110° to 120° F
C)105° F
D)105° to 109° F

Question 72

Water temperature for a tub bath is usually

A)110° F to 115° F
B)110° F to 120° F
C)105° F
D)109° F

Question 73

You are bathing a resident.Gloves are always worn to wash the person's

A)Face
B)Arms,chest,and abdomen
C)Legs and back
D)Perineal area

Question 74

When using a portable tub,whirlpool equipment,or shower chair,which is correct?

A)Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
B)Lock the wheels.
C)Use a transfer belt.
D)Wear gloves.

Question 75

A resident wants a partial bath today.What should you do?

A)Explain that the person needs a shower.
B)Assist as needed.
C)Let the person provide self-care.
D)Check with the nurse.

Question 76

When giving a complete bed bath,you start with the person's

A)Face
B)Arms
C)Chest
D)Perineum

Question 77

Which bath does not require rinsing the skin?

A)Complete bed bath
B)Partial bed bath
C)Towel bath
D)Shower

Question 78

A resident wants a partial bath.How should you position the person?

A)In the supine position
B)In Fowler's position or sitting
C)In a side-lying position
D)In Sims' position or prone

Question 79

Which bath does not require rinsing the skin?

A)Complete bed bath
B)Partial bed bath
C)Bag bath
D)Shower

Question 80

Residents who take tub baths and showers are at risk for

A)Infection
B)Burns and falls
C)Fainting
D)Chills and skin breakdown