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1. A nurse is reviewing a list of client care tasks with another nurse. In which of
the following scenarios should the nurse plan to use soap and water to perform
hand hygiene? (Select all that apply.): The nurse's hands become visibly soiled.
The nurse removes the meal tray of a client who has infectious diarrhea.
The nurse empties the urinal of a client who has Clostridium difficile.
2. A nurse is reviewing oral hygiene practices with an assistive personnel. Which
of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.): A fluoride mouthwash
should be used to promote oral health.
The teeth should be brushed twice daily for 2 min.
Poor oral hygiene can lead to gingivitis.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush for brushing the teeth.
3. A charge nurse is reviewing oral care and hygiene practices with another
nurse for a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following information should
the charge nurse include?: The nurse should educate the client and caregivers about the importance of
routine dental visits to maintain oral health.
4. A nurse is discussing health promotion programs with a client. Which of the
following information should the nurse include?: Health promotion programs emphasize
behavior changes in relation to prevention of illness.
5. A nurse is performing a bed bath for a client. Which of the following should
the nurse remember when preparing to bathe the client?: Washing the client in bed is
less effective than taking a shower.
6. A nurse is caring for a client who has right-sided hemiplegia following a
stroke. Which of the following should the nurse consider when caring for this
client?: The nurse should have the client remove clothing from the unaffected side first.
7. A nurse is reviewing information about performing oral hygiene with an
assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following information should the nurse
include?: "Clean the tongue with the toothbrush or tongue scraper during oral hygiene."
8. A nurse is caring for a client who practices a religion the nurse is not familiar
with. Which of the following actions should the nurse take: Discuss with the client their
individual perspective on health and illness.
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