NSG 3100: Exam #1 Questions and
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Graded
Rules for hand washing
Ans: -15-20 seconds
-hands lower than elbows
-firm rubbing circular motion
-remove jewelry
rules for baths
Ans: -long firm strokes
-inspect skin
-persuasion
-stop if distress
-use distraction
-ask for help
complete bath
Ans: sponge bath
self help bath
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Ans: patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet
partial bath
Ans: client washes everything;nurse washes back
bag bath
Ans: Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened
with a no-rinse-required cleaning product.
towel bath
Ans: Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client
tub bath
Ans: A bath given in a tub.
independent
Ans: no bathing assistance needed
Semi-dependent
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Ans: requires help from another person
moderately dependent
Ans: help from another person and/or device
totally dependent
Ans: not able to participate at all
foot care basics
Ans: -nails cut straight across
-diabetics
-no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin
Oral care basics
Ans: -no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel)
-mouth swab in water
-suction available
critical thinking-independence
Ans: think for yourself
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