NHA PCT Patient Care Test Questions
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ADLs - ANSWERS-activities of daily living
for a bed bath, you will need: - ANSWERS-bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry
bag
bathing is an activity that can also provide a chance to observe any skin breakdown such as -
ANSWERS-tenderness, redness, warm in any area of bony prominence
supplies necessary for a bath - ANSWERS-bath towel, washcloth, skin cleanser, gown, body
lotion, powder, and deodorant
for a bed bath the supplies needed - ANSWERS-a bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and
laundry bag
a ____________________ can be helpful if a patient becomes fatigued or unsteady - ANSWERS-
shower chair
when bathing patients - ANSWERS-a complete bed bath is not done everyday
how does a patient check the water temperature? - ANSWERS-use back of hand
the bath water should be at for a warm temperature - ANSWERS-37* to 46* C (98.6* to 115* F)
, most routine baths are at what temperature? - ANSWERS-40.5* to 43.3* C (105* to 110* F)
for privacy for a bath keep - ANSWERS-the patient's room door closes, pull curtain in a shared
space, and keep the patient's body covered with a bath blanket
a ______________ should be in close reach, especially if patient is alone in the shower -
ANSWERS-call light
during bed baths, keep the bed rail on the _____________ side to ensure the patient does not
roll off the bed. - ANSWERS-opposite
Ensure ____ sites and ___________________ are protected from moisture, which could lead to
infection. - ANSWERS-IV; surgical incisions
wash the patient from - ANSWERS-cleanest to dirtiest areas to prevent contamination
when washing patient use - ANSWERS-long firm strokes to stimulate circulation
do not rub the skin vigorously with the towel when drying patient, instead - ANSWERS-pat dry
a partial bath consists of cleansing the patient's - ANSWERS-face, neck, hands, back, armpits,
buttocks, and perineal area
perineal - ANSWERS-genital and anal areas
for perineal care was from - ANSWERS-anterior to posterior (front to back)
never raise the drainage bag higher than the - ANSWERS-patient's bladder
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ADLs - ANSWERS-activities of daily living
for a bed bath, you will need: - ANSWERS-bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry
bag
bathing is an activity that can also provide a chance to observe any skin breakdown such as -
ANSWERS-tenderness, redness, warm in any area of bony prominence
supplies necessary for a bath - ANSWERS-bath towel, washcloth, skin cleanser, gown, body
lotion, powder, and deodorant
for a bed bath the supplies needed - ANSWERS-a bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and
laundry bag
a ____________________ can be helpful if a patient becomes fatigued or unsteady - ANSWERS-
shower chair
when bathing patients - ANSWERS-a complete bed bath is not done everyday
how does a patient check the water temperature? - ANSWERS-use back of hand
the bath water should be at for a warm temperature - ANSWERS-37* to 46* C (98.6* to 115* F)
, most routine baths are at what temperature? - ANSWERS-40.5* to 43.3* C (105* to 110* F)
for privacy for a bath keep - ANSWERS-the patient's room door closes, pull curtain in a shared
space, and keep the patient's body covered with a bath blanket
a ______________ should be in close reach, especially if patient is alone in the shower -
ANSWERS-call light
during bed baths, keep the bed rail on the _____________ side to ensure the patient does not
roll off the bed. - ANSWERS-opposite
Ensure ____ sites and ___________________ are protected from moisture, which could lead to
infection. - ANSWERS-IV; surgical incisions
wash the patient from - ANSWERS-cleanest to dirtiest areas to prevent contamination
when washing patient use - ANSWERS-long firm strokes to stimulate circulation
do not rub the skin vigorously with the towel when drying patient, instead - ANSWERS-pat dry
a partial bath consists of cleansing the patient's - ANSWERS-face, neck, hands, back, armpits,
buttocks, and perineal area
perineal - ANSWERS-genital and anal areas
for perineal care was from - ANSWERS-anterior to posterior (front to back)
never raise the drainage bag higher than the - ANSWERS-patient's bladder