NUR 215 – MODULE 4- HYGIENE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What is included in personal hygiene? ANSWER Personal hygiene, dental
hygiene, foot and nail care, perineal hygiene, hair care, and shaving
What are the components and advantages of hygiene? ADLs and self-care skills
are included in the answer.
Activities related to keeping oneself clean and well-groomed
encourages relaxation, health, and comfort
enhances one's sense of self and reduces illness and infection
Boosts social engagement
Some patients require help because they are ill or injured.
Which six ADLs are there? ANSWER 1. Eating 2. Bathing 3. Dressing 4.
Transferring 5. Using the restroom 6. Ambulating (moving or walking)
What part does a nurse play in a patient's hygiene? ANSWER Evaluate self-
care skills and encourage self-care
Help with ADLs
Assign the proper portions of hygiene care.
What details about the patient should the registered nurse (RN) convey when
directing nursing assistants (NAP)? ANSWER Limitations of the client
The amount of help required
Utilizing assistive technology
Tube presence and maintenance
Skin condition and the quantity or presence of feces and/or urine are
observations to make during hygiene care.
Which five rights of delegation exist? ANSWER 1. Proper task 2. Proper
situation
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
What is included in personal hygiene? ANSWER Personal hygiene, dental
hygiene, foot and nail care, perineal hygiene, hair care, and shaving
What are the components and advantages of hygiene? ADLs and self-care skills
are included in the answer.
Activities related to keeping oneself clean and well-groomed
encourages relaxation, health, and comfort
enhances one's sense of self and reduces illness and infection
Boosts social engagement
Some patients require help because they are ill or injured.
Which six ADLs are there? ANSWER 1. Eating 2. Bathing 3. Dressing 4.
Transferring 5. Using the restroom 6. Ambulating (moving or walking)
What part does a nurse play in a patient's hygiene? ANSWER Evaluate self-
care skills and encourage self-care
Help with ADLs
Assign the proper portions of hygiene care.
What details about the patient should the registered nurse (RN) convey when
directing nursing assistants (NAP)? ANSWER Limitations of the client
The amount of help required
Utilizing assistive technology
Tube presence and maintenance
Skin condition and the quantity or presence of feces and/or urine are
observations to make during hygiene care.
Which five rights of delegation exist? ANSWER 1. Proper task 2. Proper
situation
