Exam- NURS 221 Test 1 Review Questions with
Complete Solutions
Why is hygiene important? Correct-It is necessary for comfort, safety, ad well-being
What should you consider when giving a patient a bed bath? Correct-normal grooming
routines, culture, and individualize care
Therapeutic baths Correct-used to promote comfort and/ or provide treatment, such as
soothe itchy skin
Partial baths Correct-are useful when tolerate clients cannot tolerate a complete bath,
need particular cleansing of odorous or uncomfortable are, or can perform part of the bath by
themselves
Complete bath Correct-you can give a complete bed bath to a patient who can tolerate it
and whose hygiene needs warrant it
Chlorhexdine gluconate (CHG) bath Correct-Uses antimicrobial bath wipes to decrease the
frequency of hospital-acquired infection to the skin
, Exam- NURS 221 Test 1 Review Questions with
Complete Solutions
Bag bath Correct-contains several, soft non woven cotton cloths that are premoistened in a
solutin of a no-rinse surfactant cleasnser
What are the basics of performing bed bath? Correct-Provide privacy
Maintain safety
Maintain warmth
Promote independence
Anticipate needs
When is a back rub usually given? Correct-After the patient's bath
The goal is to promote relaxation and relieve muscle tension
Effleurage- long, slow, gliding strokes of a masage
Perineal care Correct-must be performed at least once a day and maybe more if the
patient has a urinary catheter
, Exam- NURS 221 Test 1 Review Questions with
Complete Solutions
What patient population in need of perineal care are at a great risk for infection? Correct-
uncircumcised males, patients who have indwelling urinary catheters, those who are
recovering from rectal/genitla surgery, and childbirth
T/F: CHG is safe to use on the perineum for cleansing Correct-True
What might cause changes in the oral cavity? Correct-Xerostomia-dry mouth
Gingivitis-inflammation of the gums
Dental caries-tooth decay
Why is oral hygiene important? Correct-It helps to prevent and control plaque-associate
oral diseases
What can impair salivary secretion? Correct-Medications
Exposure to radiation
Mouth breathing
Complete Solutions
Why is hygiene important? Correct-It is necessary for comfort, safety, ad well-being
What should you consider when giving a patient a bed bath? Correct-normal grooming
routines, culture, and individualize care
Therapeutic baths Correct-used to promote comfort and/ or provide treatment, such as
soothe itchy skin
Partial baths Correct-are useful when tolerate clients cannot tolerate a complete bath,
need particular cleansing of odorous or uncomfortable are, or can perform part of the bath by
themselves
Complete bath Correct-you can give a complete bed bath to a patient who can tolerate it
and whose hygiene needs warrant it
Chlorhexdine gluconate (CHG) bath Correct-Uses antimicrobial bath wipes to decrease the
frequency of hospital-acquired infection to the skin
, Exam- NURS 221 Test 1 Review Questions with
Complete Solutions
Bag bath Correct-contains several, soft non woven cotton cloths that are premoistened in a
solutin of a no-rinse surfactant cleasnser
What are the basics of performing bed bath? Correct-Provide privacy
Maintain safety
Maintain warmth
Promote independence
Anticipate needs
When is a back rub usually given? Correct-After the patient's bath
The goal is to promote relaxation and relieve muscle tension
Effleurage- long, slow, gliding strokes of a masage
Perineal care Correct-must be performed at least once a day and maybe more if the
patient has a urinary catheter
, Exam- NURS 221 Test 1 Review Questions with
Complete Solutions
What patient population in need of perineal care are at a great risk for infection? Correct-
uncircumcised males, patients who have indwelling urinary catheters, those who are
recovering from rectal/genitla surgery, and childbirth
T/F: CHG is safe to use on the perineum for cleansing Correct-True
What might cause changes in the oral cavity? Correct-Xerostomia-dry mouth
Gingivitis-inflammation of the gums
Dental caries-tooth decay
Why is oral hygiene important? Correct-It helps to prevent and control plaque-associate
oral diseases
What can impair salivary secretion? Correct-Medications
Exposure to radiation
Mouth breathing
