NUR 311 Hygiene Questions With Complete
Solutions
a nurse is assisting a client with denture care. what
is the best way to remove the client's dentures?
a. apply gentle pressure with a 4 by 4 gauze to
grasp the denture plate
b. use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure and
grasp the denture plate
c. ask the client to take a deep breath and exhale
while grasping the denture plate
d. apply gentle pressure with a tongue blade to
remove the denture plate Correct Answers apply
gentle pressure with a 4 by 4 gauze to grasp the
denture plate
a nurse is performing perineal care for a female
client. which action would most be important to
maintain the client's privacy?
a. cleanse from the pubic bone to the anus
b. use a clean portion of the washcloth for each
stroke
c. uncover only the area being cleaned
d. identify the client using two identifiers before
beginning Correct Answers uncover only the area
being cleaned
a nurse is preparing to give a bed bath to a client.
what approach should the nurse take?
,a. start with the most private areas and end with
the least private areas
b. start with the posterior aspect of the body and
then move to the anterior aspect
c. start with the cleanest areas and end with the
most soiled areas
d. start with the head and work down the body
Correct Answers start with the cleanest areas and
end with the most soiled areas
after assisting a bed-bound client with oral care,
what action does the nurse take?
a. place the supplies on the edge of the overbed
table
b. assist the client to a comfortable position in the
bed
c. inspect the oral cavity for dryness, erythema, or
bleeding
d. dispose of used toothbrush, basin, and cups
Correct Answers assist the client to a comfortable
position in the bed
an unlicensed assistive personal is performing
perineal care for a female client. which action by
the UAP requires intervention by the nurse?
a. UAP begins cleansing from the pubic bone
toward the anus
b. UAP uses a clean portion of the washcloth for
each stroke
, c. UAP begins cleansing from the anus toward the
pubic bone
d. UAP uses a towel to dry the cleaned areas
Correct Answers UAP begins cleansing from the
anus toward the pubic bone
how do we care for a prosthetic eye? Correct
Answers store in contact lens soaking solution
do not dry the prosthesis
how long should natural fingernails be kept?
Correct Answers 1/4 inch long
how should the nurse open the bottom sheet when
making an unoccupied bed?
a. fold in thirds to the side
b. fanfold to the side
c. fanfold to the center
d. fold in half in the center Correct Answers
fanfold to the center
how should you provide perineal care for a female
patient? Correct Answers spread the labia and
move the washcloth from the pubic area toward
the anal area
always proceed from the least contaminated area
to the most contaminated area
use a clean portion of the washcloth for each
stroke
rinse the washed area well with plain water
Solutions
a nurse is assisting a client with denture care. what
is the best way to remove the client's dentures?
a. apply gentle pressure with a 4 by 4 gauze to
grasp the denture plate
b. use sterile gloves to apply gentle pressure and
grasp the denture plate
c. ask the client to take a deep breath and exhale
while grasping the denture plate
d. apply gentle pressure with a tongue blade to
remove the denture plate Correct Answers apply
gentle pressure with a 4 by 4 gauze to grasp the
denture plate
a nurse is performing perineal care for a female
client. which action would most be important to
maintain the client's privacy?
a. cleanse from the pubic bone to the anus
b. use a clean portion of the washcloth for each
stroke
c. uncover only the area being cleaned
d. identify the client using two identifiers before
beginning Correct Answers uncover only the area
being cleaned
a nurse is preparing to give a bed bath to a client.
what approach should the nurse take?
,a. start with the most private areas and end with
the least private areas
b. start with the posterior aspect of the body and
then move to the anterior aspect
c. start with the cleanest areas and end with the
most soiled areas
d. start with the head and work down the body
Correct Answers start with the cleanest areas and
end with the most soiled areas
after assisting a bed-bound client with oral care,
what action does the nurse take?
a. place the supplies on the edge of the overbed
table
b. assist the client to a comfortable position in the
bed
c. inspect the oral cavity for dryness, erythema, or
bleeding
d. dispose of used toothbrush, basin, and cups
Correct Answers assist the client to a comfortable
position in the bed
an unlicensed assistive personal is performing
perineal care for a female client. which action by
the UAP requires intervention by the nurse?
a. UAP begins cleansing from the pubic bone
toward the anus
b. UAP uses a clean portion of the washcloth for
each stroke
, c. UAP begins cleansing from the anus toward the
pubic bone
d. UAP uses a towel to dry the cleaned areas
Correct Answers UAP begins cleansing from the
anus toward the pubic bone
how do we care for a prosthetic eye? Correct
Answers store in contact lens soaking solution
do not dry the prosthesis
how long should natural fingernails be kept?
Correct Answers 1/4 inch long
how should the nurse open the bottom sheet when
making an unoccupied bed?
a. fold in thirds to the side
b. fanfold to the side
c. fanfold to the center
d. fold in half in the center Correct Answers
fanfold to the center
how should you provide perineal care for a female
patient? Correct Answers spread the labia and
move the washcloth from the pubic area toward
the anal area
always proceed from the least contaminated area
to the most contaminated area
use a clean portion of the washcloth for each
stroke
rinse the washed area well with plain water
