NURN 153 Hygiene Exam
Questions And Complete
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How would you perform oral hygiene for an unconscious patient? - Answer • Place
patient in an upright position with head turned to the side
• Use small amount of liquid
• Use a suction device while cleaning
• Clean all areas of the mouth including: • teeth
• tongue • gums
• roof of mouth
• Apply moisturizer to lips
Define Comfort - Answer The individual's perception of positive physical and emotional
well-being.
What are the Benefits to the Nurse who Performs Hygiene for the Patient? - Answer
•Assessment and Other Interventions
•Promotes Comfort and Relaxation
•Promotes a Caring and Therapeutic Relationship
•An Opportunity for Teaching and Counseling
Factors that Influence Hygiene - Answer •Social and Cultural Influences
-Health Beliefs and Motivation
•Socioeconomic status •Developmental Stage
•Physical Condition / Illness
How do you assess for hygiene? - Answer •Assess Hygiene Status
•Assess Self-Care Ability
•Assess Personal Hygiene Practices and Preferences
, •Assess Tolerance
•Note Devices
Who's most at risk for hygiene problems? - Answer •people with mobility issues
•people with physical conditions
•decreased cognition/mental health issues
•people with knowledge deficits
•people experiencing side effects of medications or therapies
Name the types of baths - Answer • Complete Bed Bath• Partial Bed Bath
• Shower or Tub Bath• Sponge bath at sink or in a chair
• Bag Bath / Travel Bath
• Therapeutic Bath
What are the bathing guidelines? - Answer Always Provide for Privacy
Keep the Patient Warm - use a bath
blanket• Maintain Safety
Promote Independence
Offer toileting to patient prior to bathing
Be sure you have all of your supplies before starting
What order should you follow when bathing someone? - Answer 1. Eyes - no soap, wipe
from inner to outer canthus
2. Rest of face, ears and neck
3. Arms: hands, then arms, then axilla
4. Chest, Abdomen
5. Legs: ankle to top of thigh, then feet
6. Perineal Area - Change Water
7. Back and Buttocks
When doing a complete bed bath you should... - Answer • Move from head to toe, distal
to proximal
• Clean from cleanest areas first to the dirtiest
Questions And Complete
Answers
How would you perform oral hygiene for an unconscious patient? - Answer • Place
patient in an upright position with head turned to the side
• Use small amount of liquid
• Use a suction device while cleaning
• Clean all areas of the mouth including: • teeth
• tongue • gums
• roof of mouth
• Apply moisturizer to lips
Define Comfort - Answer The individual's perception of positive physical and emotional
well-being.
What are the Benefits to the Nurse who Performs Hygiene for the Patient? - Answer
•Assessment and Other Interventions
•Promotes Comfort and Relaxation
•Promotes a Caring and Therapeutic Relationship
•An Opportunity for Teaching and Counseling
Factors that Influence Hygiene - Answer •Social and Cultural Influences
-Health Beliefs and Motivation
•Socioeconomic status •Developmental Stage
•Physical Condition / Illness
How do you assess for hygiene? - Answer •Assess Hygiene Status
•Assess Self-Care Ability
•Assess Personal Hygiene Practices and Preferences
, •Assess Tolerance
•Note Devices
Who's most at risk for hygiene problems? - Answer •people with mobility issues
•people with physical conditions
•decreased cognition/mental health issues
•people with knowledge deficits
•people experiencing side effects of medications or therapies
Name the types of baths - Answer • Complete Bed Bath• Partial Bed Bath
• Shower or Tub Bath• Sponge bath at sink or in a chair
• Bag Bath / Travel Bath
• Therapeutic Bath
What are the bathing guidelines? - Answer Always Provide for Privacy
Keep the Patient Warm - use a bath
blanket• Maintain Safety
Promote Independence
Offer toileting to patient prior to bathing
Be sure you have all of your supplies before starting
What order should you follow when bathing someone? - Answer 1. Eyes - no soap, wipe
from inner to outer canthus
2. Rest of face, ears and neck
3. Arms: hands, then arms, then axilla
4. Chest, Abdomen
5. Legs: ankle to top of thigh, then feet
6. Perineal Area - Change Water
7. Back and Buttocks
When doing a complete bed bath you should... - Answer • Move from head to toe, distal
to proximal
• Clean from cleanest areas first to the dirtiest
