Potter & Perry Fundamentals of Nursing:
Hygiene Exam| Questions with 100% Solutions
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A nurse is listening to a student provide instruction to a patient who is having
difficulty with activities needed to care for soft contact lenses. Which of the
following statements by the nursing student might require some correction by
the nurse?
a.) use tap water to clean soft lenses
b.) follow recommendations of lens manufacturer when inserting the lenses
c.) keep lenses moist or wet when not worn
d.) use fresh solution daily when storing and disinfecting lenses - ANSWER A
The American Dental Association suggests that patients who are at risk for poor
hygiene use the following interventions for oral care: (Select all that apply)
a.) use antimicrobial toothpaste
b.) brush teeth 4 times a day
c.) use 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) oral rinses
, d.) use a soft toothbrush for oral care
e.) avoid cleaning the gums and tongue - ANSWER A, C, D
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would have
the highest priority to receive his or her bath first?
a.) a patient who just returned to the nursing unit from a diagnostic test
b.) a patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and can
help him
c.) a patient who is experiencing frequent incontinent diarrheal stools and urine
d.) a patient who has been awake all night because of a pain 8/10 - ANSWER C
An 88-year-old patient comes to the medical clinic regularly. During a recent visit
the nurse noticed that the patient had lost 10lbs in 6 weeks without being on a
special diet. The patient tells the nurse that he has had trouble chewing his food.
Which of the following factors are normal aging changes that can affect an older
adult's oral care? (Select all that apply)
a.) dentures do not always fit properly
b.) most older adults have an increase in saliva secretions
c.) with aging the periodontal membrane becomes tighter and painful
d.) many older adults are edentulous, and remaining teeth are often decayed
e.) the teeth of elderly patients are more sensitive to hot and cold - ANSWER A, D
A patient with a malignant brain tumor requires oral care. The patient's LOC
has declined, with the patient only being able to respond to voice commands.
Place the following steps in the correct order for administration of oral care.
Hygiene Exam| Questions with 100% Solutions
| Verified
A nurse is listening to a student provide instruction to a patient who is having
difficulty with activities needed to care for soft contact lenses. Which of the
following statements by the nursing student might require some correction by
the nurse?
a.) use tap water to clean soft lenses
b.) follow recommendations of lens manufacturer when inserting the lenses
c.) keep lenses moist or wet when not worn
d.) use fresh solution daily when storing and disinfecting lenses - ANSWER A
The American Dental Association suggests that patients who are at risk for poor
hygiene use the following interventions for oral care: (Select all that apply)
a.) use antimicrobial toothpaste
b.) brush teeth 4 times a day
c.) use 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) oral rinses
, d.) use a soft toothbrush for oral care
e.) avoid cleaning the gums and tongue - ANSWER A, C, D
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would have
the highest priority to receive his or her bath first?
a.) a patient who just returned to the nursing unit from a diagnostic test
b.) a patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and can
help him
c.) a patient who is experiencing frequent incontinent diarrheal stools and urine
d.) a patient who has been awake all night because of a pain 8/10 - ANSWER C
An 88-year-old patient comes to the medical clinic regularly. During a recent visit
the nurse noticed that the patient had lost 10lbs in 6 weeks without being on a
special diet. The patient tells the nurse that he has had trouble chewing his food.
Which of the following factors are normal aging changes that can affect an older
adult's oral care? (Select all that apply)
a.) dentures do not always fit properly
b.) most older adults have an increase in saliva secretions
c.) with aging the periodontal membrane becomes tighter and painful
d.) many older adults are edentulous, and remaining teeth are often decayed
e.) the teeth of elderly patients are more sensitive to hot and cold - ANSWER A, D
A patient with a malignant brain tumor requires oral care. The patient's LOC
has declined, with the patient only being able to respond to voice commands.
Place the following steps in the correct order for administration of oral care.
