RNSG 1105 Test 2 (Module 6)
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
various factors that affect personal hygiene
- correct answer -social practices
-body image
-health beliefs/motivation
-developmental stage
-personal preferences
-socioeconomic status
-cultural variables
-physical condition
what are the purposes of giving a bath and providing skin care?
- correct answer good personal hygiene is linked with good health
-maintains personal body cleanliness
-prevents body odors
-bathing removes perspiration, bacteria, and dead skin cells
-promotes comfort and relaxation
-stimulates circulation (distal to proximal)
-helps improve self image
-promotion of ROM
when would the nurse choose to use a shower, assisted bath, or bed bath?
- correct answer shower- able to ambulate
, assisted bath- weak or unstable patients
bed bath- patients who are aging, dependent, in need of only partial hygiene, or bedridden
what assessments are important when providing back care? why do you massage the back?
- correct answer -observe skin for reddened or open areas, pay particular attention to skin over bony
prominences
-back rubs promote relaxation, relieves muscular tension, and decreases perception of pain
why is providing oral hygiene important?
- correct answer -prevents and controls plaque associated diseases
-cleans teeth or food particles, plaque, and bacteria
-massages gums and relieves discomfort from odors/tastes
how does the nurse provide denture care? most important safety measure?
- correct answer -hold them over sink with a washcloth
-use lukewarm water to clean dentures
*grab with washcloth not gloves
oral hygiene for an unconscious patient?
- correct answer -turn patient to sims position with head tilted downward
-ensure suction equipment and yaunker is available prior to starting oral care
-gently open mouth by applying pressure to lower jaw at the front of the jaw
risk factor:
why do you wipe the eyes from inner to outer canthus?
- correct answer so you do not poke/block tear ducts
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
various factors that affect personal hygiene
- correct answer -social practices
-body image
-health beliefs/motivation
-developmental stage
-personal preferences
-socioeconomic status
-cultural variables
-physical condition
what are the purposes of giving a bath and providing skin care?
- correct answer good personal hygiene is linked with good health
-maintains personal body cleanliness
-prevents body odors
-bathing removes perspiration, bacteria, and dead skin cells
-promotes comfort and relaxation
-stimulates circulation (distal to proximal)
-helps improve self image
-promotion of ROM
when would the nurse choose to use a shower, assisted bath, or bed bath?
- correct answer shower- able to ambulate
, assisted bath- weak or unstable patients
bed bath- patients who are aging, dependent, in need of only partial hygiene, or bedridden
what assessments are important when providing back care? why do you massage the back?
- correct answer -observe skin for reddened or open areas, pay particular attention to skin over bony
prominences
-back rubs promote relaxation, relieves muscular tension, and decreases perception of pain
why is providing oral hygiene important?
- correct answer -prevents and controls plaque associated diseases
-cleans teeth or food particles, plaque, and bacteria
-massages gums and relieves discomfort from odors/tastes
how does the nurse provide denture care? most important safety measure?
- correct answer -hold them over sink with a washcloth
-use lukewarm water to clean dentures
*grab with washcloth not gloves
oral hygiene for an unconscious patient?
- correct answer -turn patient to sims position with head tilted downward
-ensure suction equipment and yaunker is available prior to starting oral care
-gently open mouth by applying pressure to lower jaw at the front of the jaw
risk factor:
why do you wipe the eyes from inner to outer canthus?
- correct answer so you do not poke/block tear ducts
