PNC 100 test 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why is it important for the nurse to have a part in their pt's personal hygiene? - CORRECT
ANSWER - So that the pt trusts the nurse, the nurse can assess the pt during personal
hygiene, if the pt needs improvement in their personal hygiene the nurse can teach the pt
What factors can influence a pt's personal hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - -social
practices
-body image
-socioeconomic status
-knowledge
-personal preference
-physical condition
-cultural variables
What is socioeconomic status? - CORRECT ANSWER - The factor associated with the
pt's type and extent of their hygienic practices
What are the different tub baths? - CORRECT ANSWER - -cool water
-warm water
-hot water
-medicated
cool water tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve tension or to lower body
temperature
what is the temperature of a cool water tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - 98.6 degrees or
body temperature
,warm water tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve muscle tension
what temperature is a warm water tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - 109.4 degrees
hot water tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve muscle soreness or spasms
what temperature is a hot water tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - 113 -115 degrees
What pt's should you not give a hot water tub bath to? - CORRECT ANSWER - a pt with
neurological or circulatory issues
medicated tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve symptoms or treat conditions
of the skin
What are some examples of a medicated tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - -oatmeal for
chickenpox
-baking soda for detox
-aveeno for dry skin
what is a sitz bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - cleanses and reduces inflammation in pt's
after rectal or vaginal surgery, childbirth, or hemorrhoids
what temperature should a sitz bath be and how long should it be? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 98-110 degrees and 20-30 minutes
what complications could a sitz bath cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - -potential weakness
-weak or rapid pulse
-syncope episode: fainting episode
-rapid breathing
, -vertigo: dizziness
self care - CORRECT ANSWER - pt is able to perform personal hygiene with no
assistance
partial bath - CORRECT ANSWER - pt may need some assistance with personal hygiene
complete bath - CORRECT ANSWER - pt unable to do any of their personal hygiene
needs complete asssistance
what are the basic guidelines when giving a bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - -supplies
-provide privacy
-head to toe, clean to dirty, change water if needed
what are the components of personal hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - -oral care
-hair care
-shaving
-eye care
-ear care
-nose care
-hand, feet, and nail care
Is a nurse allowed to cut fingernails or toenails? What is the responsibility of the nurse if this
needs to be done? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, if it needs to be done the nurse is to
request order from podiatrist
how is perineal care done on a female? - CORRECT ANSWER - cleanse front to back
what to look for when assessing of vagina or urethra - CORRECT ANSWER - -drainage
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Why is it important for the nurse to have a part in their pt's personal hygiene? - CORRECT
ANSWER - So that the pt trusts the nurse, the nurse can assess the pt during personal
hygiene, if the pt needs improvement in their personal hygiene the nurse can teach the pt
What factors can influence a pt's personal hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - -social
practices
-body image
-socioeconomic status
-knowledge
-personal preference
-physical condition
-cultural variables
What is socioeconomic status? - CORRECT ANSWER - The factor associated with the
pt's type and extent of their hygienic practices
What are the different tub baths? - CORRECT ANSWER - -cool water
-warm water
-hot water
-medicated
cool water tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve tension or to lower body
temperature
what is the temperature of a cool water tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - 98.6 degrees or
body temperature
,warm water tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve muscle tension
what temperature is a warm water tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - 109.4 degrees
hot water tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve muscle soreness or spasms
what temperature is a hot water tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - 113 -115 degrees
What pt's should you not give a hot water tub bath to? - CORRECT ANSWER - a pt with
neurological or circulatory issues
medicated tub bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve symptoms or treat conditions
of the skin
What are some examples of a medicated tub bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - -oatmeal for
chickenpox
-baking soda for detox
-aveeno for dry skin
what is a sitz bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - cleanses and reduces inflammation in pt's
after rectal or vaginal surgery, childbirth, or hemorrhoids
what temperature should a sitz bath be and how long should it be? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 98-110 degrees and 20-30 minutes
what complications could a sitz bath cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - -potential weakness
-weak or rapid pulse
-syncope episode: fainting episode
-rapid breathing
, -vertigo: dizziness
self care - CORRECT ANSWER - pt is able to perform personal hygiene with no
assistance
partial bath - CORRECT ANSWER - pt may need some assistance with personal hygiene
complete bath - CORRECT ANSWER - pt unable to do any of their personal hygiene
needs complete asssistance
what are the basic guidelines when giving a bath? - CORRECT ANSWER - -supplies
-provide privacy
-head to toe, clean to dirty, change water if needed
what are the components of personal hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - -oral care
-hair care
-shaving
-eye care
-ear care
-nose care
-hand, feet, and nail care
Is a nurse allowed to cut fingernails or toenails? What is the responsibility of the nurse if this
needs to be done? - CORRECT ANSWER - No, if it needs to be done the nurse is to
request order from podiatrist
how is perineal care done on a female? - CORRECT ANSWER - cleanse front to back
what to look for when assessing of vagina or urethra - CORRECT ANSWER - -drainage
