Fundamentals of Nursing- Hygiene-
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
You ask the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to clean a patient who has been
incontinent of urine. Several minutes later you pass the open door of the room and see
the NAP changing the patient's gown and linen. Which of the following requires your
immediate attention?
A. Room temperature is overly warm.
B. Room door is open to the hallway.
C. Television volume is too loud.
D. Strong odor of urine is detected. - Answer-B
Too frequent bathing and the use of hot water frequently lead to what?
A. Rash
B. Dry, flaky skin and loss of protective oils
C. Exceptional hygiene
D. Reduction of illness and disease - Answer-B
Pediculosis Capitis is better known as what highly infectious condition?
A. Scabies
B. Herpes Simplex
C. Head Lice
D. Thinning of the hair - Answer-C
The nurse is assisting a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to bathe at the sink. During the
bath the patient states that she is tired. The nurse notices the patient is breathing
rapidly and the pulse is rapid. What is the nurse's best response?
A. Finish the bath quickly
B. Help the patient return to bed
C. Leave the patient alone to rest in the chair at the sink for a few minutes
D. Instruct the patient to take deep breaths and try to relax - Answer-B
A patient who is cognitively impaired and has dementia requires hygiene care. The
patient often displays aggressive behavior such as screaming and hitting during the
bath. Which techniques make the bathing experience less stressful for both the nurse
and the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Allow the patient to perform as much of the care as possible.
B. Start by washing the face.
C. Try an alternative to traditional bathing such as the "bag bath."
D. Use restraints to prevent the patient from injuring self or the nurse. - Answer-A, C
A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling
Foley catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the patient
does not want him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the following is(are)
appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
You ask the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to clean a patient who has been
incontinent of urine. Several minutes later you pass the open door of the room and see
the NAP changing the patient's gown and linen. Which of the following requires your
immediate attention?
A. Room temperature is overly warm.
B. Room door is open to the hallway.
C. Television volume is too loud.
D. Strong odor of urine is detected. - Answer-B
Too frequent bathing and the use of hot water frequently lead to what?
A. Rash
B. Dry, flaky skin and loss of protective oils
C. Exceptional hygiene
D. Reduction of illness and disease - Answer-B
Pediculosis Capitis is better known as what highly infectious condition?
A. Scabies
B. Herpes Simplex
C. Head Lice
D. Thinning of the hair - Answer-C
The nurse is assisting a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to bathe at the sink. During the
bath the patient states that she is tired. The nurse notices the patient is breathing
rapidly and the pulse is rapid. What is the nurse's best response?
A. Finish the bath quickly
B. Help the patient return to bed
C. Leave the patient alone to rest in the chair at the sink for a few minutes
D. Instruct the patient to take deep breaths and try to relax - Answer-B
A patient who is cognitively impaired and has dementia requires hygiene care. The
patient often displays aggressive behavior such as screaming and hitting during the
bath. Which techniques make the bathing experience less stressful for both the nurse
and the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Allow the patient to perform as much of the care as possible.
B. Start by washing the face.
C. Try an alternative to traditional bathing such as the "bag bath."
D. Use restraints to prevent the patient from injuring self or the nurse. - Answer-A, C
A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling
Foley catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the patient
does not want him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the following is(are)
appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)
