ACCURATE ANSWERS
Rules for hand washing - Accurate answers -15-20 seconds
-hands lower than elbows
-firm rubbing circular motion
-remove jewelry
rules for baths - Accurate answers -long firm strokes
-inspect skin
-persuasion
-stop if distress
-use distraction
-ask for help
complete bath - Accurate answers sponge bath
self help bath - Accurate answers patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet
partial bath - Accurate answers client washes everything;nurse washes back
bag bath - Accurate answers Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a no-
rinse-required cleaning product.
towel bath - Accurate answers Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client
tub bath - Accurate answers A bath given in a tub.
independent - Accurate answers no bathing assistance needed
Semi-dependent - Accurate answers requires help from another person
moderately dependent - Accurate answers help from another person and/or device
totally dependent - Accurate answers not able to participate at all
foot care basics - Accurate answers -nails cut straight across
-diabetics
-no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin
Oral care basics - Accurate answers -no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel)
-mouth swab in water
-suction available
, critical thinking-independence - Accurate answers think for yourself
critical thinking-fair minedness - Accurate answers consider all points of view
critical thinking-insight into egocentricity - Accurate answers be aware of own biases
critical thinking-intellectual humility - Accurate answers admitting you dont know
critical thinking-challenge status quo and rituals - Accurate answers ask why
critical thinking-integrity - Accurate answers admit when wrong
critical thinking-perseverance - Accurate answers keep pushing forward and making progress
critical thinking-confidence - Accurate answers confident in words and actions
critical thinking-curiosity - Accurate answers gain new knowledge
clinical reasoning - Accurate answers process used by practitioners to plan, direct, perform, and
reflect on client care
applying critical thinking in practice - Accurate answers -prioritize mult patients
-cultural impacts on care outcomes
-logical reasoning
-review current evidence based research
preventing falls - Accurate answers -familiarize with environment
-teach call light
-personal items in reach
-handrails
-bed locked and low
-nonslip footwear
-nightlight
-clean, dry floor
Fall Risk Factors - Accurate answers -Poor Vision
-Cognitive dysfunction (confusion, disorientation, impaired memory/judgement)
-mobility restrictions
-Orthostatic hypotension
-Urinary incontinence
-Weakness
-sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers, narcotic analgesics, and diuretics
Seizure precautions - Accurate answers -padded side rails
-suction working and available
-clear area
-lower to ground
-check mouth