Basic Patient Care

Question 1

What supplies are needed for bathing?

Answer 1

bath towel, washcloth, skin cleanser, gown, body lotion, powder, and deodorant

Question 2

What are the extra supplies for a bed bath?

Answer 2

bath blanket, wash basin, clen bed linen, and a laundry bag

Question 3

What is the range for water temperature for bathing?

Answer 3

98.6-115 degrees

Question 4

Bathing technique

Answer 4

wash from cleanest to dirtiest, rinse the skin, pat dry not rub, and adjust bed height to a comfortable position

Question 5

Partial bath

Answer 5

consists of cleaning a pts face, neck, hands, back, armpits, buttocks, and perineal area

Question 6

Perineal area

Answer 6

wash from anterior (front) to posterior (back)

Question 7

Sitz bath

Answer 7

appliance filled with warm water and placed on the toilet, and pt sits in it for 20–30 minutes

Question 8

When do you offer oral care?

Answer 8

when a pt awakens, after meals, and prior to bedtime

Question 9

What are the supplies for oral care?

Answer 9

toothbrush, toothpaste, water, emesis basin, dental floss, washcloth, and towel

Question 10

Unconscious pt oral care procedure

Answer 10

position on side facing you, towel under head, emesis basin under chin, cleanse mouth without fingers in mouth, and explain procedure to pts throughout activity

Question 11

What should you report to the nurse if seen during oral care

Answer 11

canker sores, foul smelling or fruity breath, and red, irritated, or bleeding gums

Question 12

What equipment is needed for bed making?

Answer 12

fitted sheet, mattress pad, flat sheet, pillowcases, lift (draw) sheet, absorbent pads, blankets, and a linen bag

Question 13

What is the water temp range for grooming?

Answer 13

105-110 degrees

Question 14

Toileting equipment

Answer 14

bedpan, urinal, or bedside commode