Fundamentals of Nursing - Hygiene (QUESTIONS) with correct answers
The nurse is assisting a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to bathe at the sink. During the bath the
patient states that she is tired. The nurse notices the patient is breathing rapidly and the pulse is
rapid. What is the nurse's best response?
A. Finish the bath quickly
B. Help the patient return to bed
C. Leave the patient alone to rest in the chair at the sink for a few minutes
D. Instruct the patient to take deep breaths and try to relax - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A patient who is cognitively impaired and has dementia requires hygiene care. The patient often
displays aggressive behavior such as screaming and hitting during the bath. Which techniques
make the bathing experience less stressful for both the nurse and the patient? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Allow the patient to perform as much of the care as possible.
B. Start by washing the face.
C. Try an alternative to traditional bathing such as the "bag bath."
D. Use restraints to prevent the patient from injuring self or the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER-A,
C
A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling Foley
catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the patient does not want
him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the following is(are) appropriate actions?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Finding a female nurse to help the patient
B. Convincing the patient that he will work quickly and provide as much privacy as possible
C. Skipping hygiene care for the day except for the parts that the patient can complete
independently
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care - CORRECT ANSWER-
A, D
What is the priority concern when providing oral hygiene for a patient who is unconscious?
A. Thoroughly brushing all tooth and oral surfaces
B. Preventing aspiration
C. Controlling mouth odor
, D. Applying local antiseptic such as chlorhexidine - CORRECT ANSWER-B
You are helping a female patient bathe. As you are about to perform perineal care, the patient
says, "I can finish my bath." The patient has discomfort and burning in the perineal area. What
action do you need to take initially?
A. Explain to the patient that, because of her symptoms, you need to observe the perineal area.
B. Insist that you are supposed to complete the care.
C. Honor the patient's request to complete her own perineal care to avoid any embarrassment.
D. Ask the patient if a family member can complete the care instead. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Your patient wears full dentures. His usual denture care includes taking the teeth out once a day
to brush. He wears the dentures overnight. You are concerned that he might be at risk for
developing denture-induced stomatitis. Which points do you include in a teaching plan for
denture care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Remove dentures overnight once a week while they soak in a cleansing bath.
B. Do not wear damaged or poorly fitting dentures.
C. Observe mouth for reddened areas under the dentures and small red sores on the roof of the
mouth.
D. See dentist regularly.
E. Rinse dentures after meals.
F. Clean dentures every night with cleanser, rinsing well before replacing in mouth at bedtime. -
CORRECT ANSWER-B, C, D, E
A patient who is receiving chemotherapy has inflamed gums and oral mucosa and painful sores
in the mouth. Which of the following oral care actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreasing frequency of oral hygiene
B. Applying water-soluble moisturizing gel on the oral mucosa
C. Encouraging intake of soft foods
D. Using commercial mouthwash - CORRECT ANSWER-B, C
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would receive the highest priority to
receive his or her bath first?
A. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from surgery and is experiencing pain at a level
of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
The nurse is assisting a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to bathe at the sink. During the bath the
patient states that she is tired. The nurse notices the patient is breathing rapidly and the pulse is
rapid. What is the nurse's best response?
A. Finish the bath quickly
B. Help the patient return to bed
C. Leave the patient alone to rest in the chair at the sink for a few minutes
D. Instruct the patient to take deep breaths and try to relax - CORRECT ANSWER-B
A patient who is cognitively impaired and has dementia requires hygiene care. The patient often
displays aggressive behavior such as screaming and hitting during the bath. Which techniques
make the bathing experience less stressful for both the nurse and the patient? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Allow the patient to perform as much of the care as possible.
B. Start by washing the face.
C. Try an alternative to traditional bathing such as the "bag bath."
D. Use restraints to prevent the patient from injuring self or the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER-A,
C
A male nurse is caring for a 32-year-old female Muslim patient who has an indwelling Foley
catheter. After introducing himself to the patient, the nurse learns that the patient does not want
him to help her with personal hygiene care. Which of the following is(are) appropriate actions?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Finding a female nurse to help the patient
B. Convincing the patient that he will work quickly and provide as much privacy as possible
C. Skipping hygiene care for the day except for the parts that the patient can complete
independently
D. Asking the patient if she prefers a family member assist with the care - CORRECT ANSWER-
A, D
What is the priority concern when providing oral hygiene for a patient who is unconscious?
A. Thoroughly brushing all tooth and oral surfaces
B. Preventing aspiration
C. Controlling mouth odor
, D. Applying local antiseptic such as chlorhexidine - CORRECT ANSWER-B
You are helping a female patient bathe. As you are about to perform perineal care, the patient
says, "I can finish my bath." The patient has discomfort and burning in the perineal area. What
action do you need to take initially?
A. Explain to the patient that, because of her symptoms, you need to observe the perineal area.
B. Insist that you are supposed to complete the care.
C. Honor the patient's request to complete her own perineal care to avoid any embarrassment.
D. Ask the patient if a family member can complete the care instead. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Your patient wears full dentures. His usual denture care includes taking the teeth out once a day
to brush. He wears the dentures overnight. You are concerned that he might be at risk for
developing denture-induced stomatitis. Which points do you include in a teaching plan for
denture care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Remove dentures overnight once a week while they soak in a cleansing bath.
B. Do not wear damaged or poorly fitting dentures.
C. Observe mouth for reddened areas under the dentures and small red sores on the roof of the
mouth.
D. See dentist regularly.
E. Rinse dentures after meals.
F. Clean dentures every night with cleanser, rinsing well before replacing in mouth at bedtime. -
CORRECT ANSWER-B, C, D, E
A patient who is receiving chemotherapy has inflamed gums and oral mucosa and painful sores
in the mouth. Which of the following oral care actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A. Decreasing frequency of oral hygiene
B. Applying water-soluble moisturizing gel on the oral mucosa
C. Encouraging intake of soft foods
D. Using commercial mouthwash - CORRECT ANSWER-B, C
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would receive the highest priority to
receive his or her bath first?
A. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from surgery and is experiencing pain at a level
of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
