Intro to Clinical Nursing Final Exam
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B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer on the tops and bottoms
Never soak feet - leads to breakdown
Diabetic clients should only FILE nails - answer ✔✔-Which nursing action is appropriate when
providing foot care for a client?
A. Soak the feet in a solution of mild soap and tepid water.
B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer on the tops and bottoms.
C. For diabetic clients, trim the nails with nail clippers.
D. Cut off any corns or calluses.
A. Use special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers
Use moisture barriers instead of powder
Check frequently for soiling - answer ✔✔-Which modification to bathing should be
implemented for a client who is incontinent?
A. Use special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers.
B. Use a topical antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine, in the perineal area.
C. Decrease the frequency of bathing to preserve skin integrity.
, D. Perform a full bed bath each time the client has an episode of incontinence.
B. Creating a calming environment with little stimuli - answer ✔✔-A nurse is planning hygiene
for a client with dementia. The nurse understands the need to provide an environment that will
aid her in the care of this client. Which action will she perform?
A. Ask several staff to be in the room for safety since the client is sometimes agitated.
B. Create a calming environment with little stimuli.
C. Refuse to bathe the client because the nurse and client have not established a rapport.
D. Delegate this task to someone else since it's not the nurse's responsibility to perform hygiene
for clients.
A. suction toothbrush
Emesis basin would be put to the side, but NEED a SUCTION toothbrush to prevent aspiration -
answer ✔✔-The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which piece of equipment
will the nurse use to individualize care for this client?
A. suction toothbrush
B. emesis basin
C. towel
D. toothpaste
A. Place feet shoulder width apart when lifting an object
B. Plant feet firmly on the floor when supporting the client during dangling
Bend at waist when lifting (BEND OVER)
Hold items close to you, arms BENT
Hold objects close to you - answer ✔✔-Which strategy(ies) does the nurse use to maintain
proper body mechanics and prevent self-injury? Select all that apply.
Review questions and complete
verified correct answers
B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer on the tops and bottoms
Never soak feet - leads to breakdown
Diabetic clients should only FILE nails - answer ✔✔-Which nursing action is appropriate when
providing foot care for a client?
A. Soak the feet in a solution of mild soap and tepid water.
B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer on the tops and bottoms.
C. For diabetic clients, trim the nails with nail clippers.
D. Cut off any corns or calluses.
A. Use special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers
Use moisture barriers instead of powder
Check frequently for soiling - answer ✔✔-Which modification to bathing should be
implemented for a client who is incontinent?
A. Use special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers.
B. Use a topical antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine, in the perineal area.
C. Decrease the frequency of bathing to preserve skin integrity.
, D. Perform a full bed bath each time the client has an episode of incontinence.
B. Creating a calming environment with little stimuli - answer ✔✔-A nurse is planning hygiene
for a client with dementia. The nurse understands the need to provide an environment that will
aid her in the care of this client. Which action will she perform?
A. Ask several staff to be in the room for safety since the client is sometimes agitated.
B. Create a calming environment with little stimuli.
C. Refuse to bathe the client because the nurse and client have not established a rapport.
D. Delegate this task to someone else since it's not the nurse's responsibility to perform hygiene
for clients.
A. suction toothbrush
Emesis basin would be put to the side, but NEED a SUCTION toothbrush to prevent aspiration -
answer ✔✔-The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which piece of equipment
will the nurse use to individualize care for this client?
A. suction toothbrush
B. emesis basin
C. towel
D. toothpaste
A. Place feet shoulder width apart when lifting an object
B. Plant feet firmly on the floor when supporting the client during dangling
Bend at waist when lifting (BEND OVER)
Hold items close to you, arms BENT
Hold objects close to you - answer ✔✔-Which strategy(ies) does the nurse use to maintain
proper body mechanics and prevent self-injury? Select all that apply.
