Mosby's Essentials for nursing
assistants Ch 19 Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER-hair loss
dandruff - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive amounts of dry, white flakes from the
scalp
hirsutism - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive body hair
Lice - CORRECT ANSWER-Pediculosis
pediculosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Infestation with wingless insects; lice
- infestation means being in or on a host
- perdiculosjs capitis: infestation of the scalp (capitis) with lice
- perdiculosis pubis: is the infestation of the pubic hair with lice
- pediculosis corporis: infestation of the body with lice
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER-A skin disorder caused by the female mite- a very
small spider-like organism
C - CORRECT ANSWER-centigrade
, F - CORRECT ANSWER-Fahrenheit
ID - CORRECT ANSWER-Identification
IV - CORRECT ANSWER-intravenous
Prevent infection and Promote comfort - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair care,
shaving, nail and foot care, and clean garments
personal hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow the person to perform grooming
measures to extent possible. This promotes independence and quality of life.
Hair care - CORRECT ANSWER-You assist patients and residents to brush,
comb, and shampoo hair according to the care plan.
Early morning care - CORRECT ANSWER-Before breakfast
Morning care - CORRECT ANSWER-After breakfast
Afternoon care - CORRECT ANSWER-After lunch
PM OR EVENING care - CORRECT ANSWER-Before bed
Shampoo methods - CORRECT ANSWER-During shower or bath
At the sink
In bed
Brushing and combing hair - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a towel on shoulders and
start at scalp and brush to ends.
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assistants Ch 19 Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER-hair loss
dandruff - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive amounts of dry, white flakes from the
scalp
hirsutism - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive body hair
Lice - CORRECT ANSWER-Pediculosis
pediculosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Infestation with wingless insects; lice
- infestation means being in or on a host
- perdiculosjs capitis: infestation of the scalp (capitis) with lice
- perdiculosis pubis: is the infestation of the pubic hair with lice
- pediculosis corporis: infestation of the body with lice
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER-A skin disorder caused by the female mite- a very
small spider-like organism
C - CORRECT ANSWER-centigrade
, F - CORRECT ANSWER-Fahrenheit
ID - CORRECT ANSWER-Identification
IV - CORRECT ANSWER-intravenous
Prevent infection and Promote comfort - CORRECT ANSWER-Hair care,
shaving, nail and foot care, and clean garments
personal hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-Allow the person to perform grooming
measures to extent possible. This promotes independence and quality of life.
Hair care - CORRECT ANSWER-You assist patients and residents to brush,
comb, and shampoo hair according to the care plan.
Early morning care - CORRECT ANSWER-Before breakfast
Morning care - CORRECT ANSWER-After breakfast
Afternoon care - CORRECT ANSWER-After lunch
PM OR EVENING care - CORRECT ANSWER-Before bed
Shampoo methods - CORRECT ANSWER-During shower or bath
At the sink
In bed
Brushing and combing hair - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a towel on shoulders and
start at scalp and brush to ends.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
