PN1006- Complete/Partial Bed Bath Exam
Questions And Answers
What are the safety measures when performing a bed bath? -
correct answer - Observe standard precautions, including
wearing clean gloves. Other personal protective equipment (PPE)
may be necessary, depending on the patient's condition.
- Check the floors for spills, and make sure equipment is working
properly.
- Assess and control the bathwater temperature, especially for
patients with reduced sensation,.
Avoid hot or excessively cold water, and use a mild cleansing agent
that minimizes irritation.
- Do not soak the feet of a patient with diabetes or peripheral
vascular disease.
- Follow the package instructions when warming a disposable bath-
in-a-bag product.
- To avoid injuring the eyes, ask the patient if he is wearing contact
lenses.
- During the bath, assess for signs of warmth, redness, swelling,
tenderness, and pain in the lower extremities, because these might
be early signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Avoid using force and friction when bathing a patient. Do not
massage reddened areas, especially over bony prominences.
, PN1006- Complete/Partial Bed Bath Exam
Questions And Answers
- Massage of the legs is also contraindicated, because a blood clot
may be present and could become dislodged.
- Do not use massage for pressure ulcer prevention.
- If one of a patient's extremities is injured or immobilized, dress
the affected side first.
What equipment is used for a bed bath? -
correct answer - gown/pyjamas for patient
- Clean gloves
- Wash cloths and bath towel
- Bath blanket
- Toiletry items (deoderant, lotion etc.)
- Soap
Can a a bed bath be delegated to a nap? -
correct answer - The skill of a complete or partial bed bath, or a
bath using a disposable bath-in-a-bag product, can be delegated to
nursing assistive personnel (NAP).
What needs to be taught to the NAP before delegating a bed bath?
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Questions And Answers
What are the safety measures when performing a bed bath? -
correct answer - Observe standard precautions, including
wearing clean gloves. Other personal protective equipment (PPE)
may be necessary, depending on the patient's condition.
- Check the floors for spills, and make sure equipment is working
properly.
- Assess and control the bathwater temperature, especially for
patients with reduced sensation,.
Avoid hot or excessively cold water, and use a mild cleansing agent
that minimizes irritation.
- Do not soak the feet of a patient with diabetes or peripheral
vascular disease.
- Follow the package instructions when warming a disposable bath-
in-a-bag product.
- To avoid injuring the eyes, ask the patient if he is wearing contact
lenses.
- During the bath, assess for signs of warmth, redness, swelling,
tenderness, and pain in the lower extremities, because these might
be early signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Avoid using force and friction when bathing a patient. Do not
massage reddened areas, especially over bony prominences.
, PN1006- Complete/Partial Bed Bath Exam
Questions And Answers
- Massage of the legs is also contraindicated, because a blood clot
may be present and could become dislodged.
- Do not use massage for pressure ulcer prevention.
- If one of a patient's extremities is injured or immobilized, dress
the affected side first.
What equipment is used for a bed bath? -
correct answer - gown/pyjamas for patient
- Clean gloves
- Wash cloths and bath towel
- Bath blanket
- Toiletry items (deoderant, lotion etc.)
- Soap
Can a a bed bath be delegated to a nap? -
correct answer - The skill of a complete or partial bed bath, or a
bath using a disposable bath-in-a-bag product, can be delegated to
nursing assistive personnel (NAP).
What needs to be taught to the NAP before delegating a bed bath?
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