ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which statement about foot care is not true?
a. feet are easily injured
b. follow standard precautions and Blood borne Pathogen Standard
c. Dirty feet and socks harbor microbes
d. Cleaning toenails is easier in the morning
ANSWER D
You are caring for Mr. Gomez. He requested to be shaved. Which statement is false?
a. report nicks or cuts to the nurse at once
b. shave away from the direction of hair growth
c. soften the skin before shaving
d. hold the skin taut as necessary
ANSWER B
Name on major contraindication to shaving a male resident with a straight razor
___________________.
Blood Thinner
ANSWER Infestation of the body with lice is called:
,a. dandruff
b. pediculosis corporis
c. pediculosis pubis
d. pediculosis capitis
ANSWER D
True or False
It is best practice to cut toenails with scissors
ANSWER False
True or False
Women in nursing homes are not interested in shaving their underarms and legs
ANSWER False
True or False
To brush one’s hair, start at the scalp and brush toward the hair ends
ANSWER True
True or False
Foley catheters treat the cause of urinary incontinence
,ANSWER False
True or False
Persons with foley catheters are at high risk for urinary infection
ANSWER True
True or False
Urinary urgency is the loss of bladder control
ANSWER False
Painful or difficult urination is called
a. dysuria
b. micturition
c. urinary urgency
d. oliguria
ANSWER A
The loss of urine in response to a sudden, urgent need to void is called:
a. mixed incontinence
b. functional incontinence
, c. overflow incontinence
d. urge incontinence
ANSWER B
Which of the following measures will not help prevent urinary tract infection?
a. encouraging the resident to do pelvic muscle exercises
b. having the resident wear cotton underwear
c. keeping the perineal area clean and dry
d. promoting fluid intake as directed
ANSWER D
Frequent urination at night is:
a. dysuria
b. nocturia
c. urinary urgency
d. polyuria
ANSWER B
True or False
Urinals when full should be placed on the overbed table
ANSWER False