Bathing Flashcards
Which instruction would the nurse give when asking nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to give a complete bed bath to a patient?
A. Do not massage any reddened areas on the patient’s skin.
B. Be sure to wash the patient’s face with soap.
C. Disconnect the intravenous tubing when changing the gown.
D. Wear gloves if necessary.
A.The nurse should instruct the NAP not to massage any reddened areas on the patient’s skin.
The nurse has washed a patient’s abdomen. Which area should the nurse wash next?
Feet
Face
Chest
Legs
Legs should be washed after abdomen
A patient is being given a bed bath. The nurse realizes that another washcloth is needed to complete the bath. What is one way in which the nurse can ensure the patient’s safety?
A. Use the call light to ask someone else to bring a washcloth.
B. Raise all four side rails on the patient’s bed.
C. Make sure the call light is within the patient’s reach.
D. Raise the bed to its highest position.
C. Placing the call light within easy reach reduces the likelihood that the patient will fall while trying to get out of bed in the nurse’s absence.
Which patient should not have his or her feet soaked during a complete bed bath?
A. A patient with arthritis
B. A patient who has just complained of shoulder pain
C. A patient with diabetes mellitus
D. A patient who is nauseated
C.Soaking the feet is contraindicated in a patient with diabetes mellitus, because such patients may have reduced sensation in the feet.
The nurse is bathing a patient who is unconscious. What should the nurse do to ensure safe care of the patient’s eyes?
A. Remove eye crusts with soapy water.
B. Avoid closing the patient’s eyes.
C. Use eye patches or shields taped in place.
D. Tape the patient’s eyelids closed.
C. An eye shield or patch should be placed over each eye and taped in place.
Which nursing action reduces the risk of falling as a patient is getting into or out of a bathtub?
A. Add 1 oz of bath oil to the tub water before the patient gets into the tub.
B. Place an “Occupied” sign on the bathroom door.
C. Fill the tub half full of water at 110°F-115°F.
D. Place a skidproof disposable bath mat in front of the tub.
D. Skidproof mat
A patient with left-sided muscle weakness is prescribed a bath every other day. Which precaution would help the nurse reduce this patient’s risk of falling?
A. Maintain the water temperature at 104°F.
B. Allow the patient to remain in the bath for 45 minutes.
C. Decline the patient’s request to add scented oil to the bathwater.
D. Discuss the patient’s level of fatigue after the bath.
c. Declining the patient’s request to add scented oil to the bathwater will reduce her risk of falling. Bath oil increases the patient’s likelihood of slipping and therefore should not be used.
he nurse has just helped a patient into the bathtub. Before leaving the bathroom, what would the nurse do to help ensure the patient’s safety?
A. Show him how to use the call signal.
B. Place an “Occupied” sign on the door.
C. Check the cleanliness of the room.
D. Remove unneeded supplies from the bathroom.
A. Call signal
The nurse is assisting a patient with a tub bath. After the patient has been safely positioned in the tub, he tells the nurse, “I’ll call you when I’m done.” What is the nurse’s best response?
A. “All right. Just holler when you’re ready, and I’ll come help you get out of the tub.”
B. “Well, I’ll check back with you in about 5 minutes to see if you need anything.”
C. “That’s not safe. I’ll wait right outside the door for you to finish.”
D. “I’ll be back in 15 minutes. That should be enough time for you to finish up.”
B. Check back in 5 min
The nurse is helping a patient get out of a bathtub, and the patient appears to be unsteady on her feet. What should the nurse do to help ensure the patient’s safety?
A. Drape a bath towel over the patient’s shoulders.
B. Demonstrate how to use the call light for assistance.
C. Drain the bathtub before the patient gets out.
D. Apply lotion to the patient’s freshly dried skin.
C. When helping an unsteady patient get out of a bathtub, the nurse should first drain the tub. Doing so reduces the patient’s risk of falling.
The nurse is delegating to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the perineal care of a female patient who is totally dependent and confined to bed. Which statement by the NAP requires the nurse’s follow-up?
A. “I’ll ask for assistance if I need help positioning her.”
B. “I’ll see if she’s up to the care right now.”
C. “I’ll let you know if I notice any signs of redness or discharge.”
D. “I’ll be sure to use hot, soapy water, since she has been incontinent.”
D. To minimize skin irritation, warm water and mild soap should be used when cleansing the perineal area, so this statement requires the nurse’s follow-up.
The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care for a female patient who is on bed rest. Which patient position should the nurse use for this care?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Dorsal recumbent
D.
As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient with limited mobility, the patient says, “I can do that myself.” Which action would be the priority?
A. Provide all the necessary supplies and linen for this task.
B. Assess the patient’s ability to perform proper perineal care.
C. Ensure that the patient has privacy while performing perineal care.
D. Document any complaints of irritation or pain in the perineal area.
B.
How can the nurse promote infection control while providing perineal care for a female patient who has a catheter?
A. By avoiding the application of tension on the catheter
B. By patting, not rubbing, the skin dry after thoroughly rinsing it
C. By cleansing the patient’s labia from the pubic area toward the rectum
D. By using warm water to cleanse the patient’s entire perineal area
C.
The nurse is delegating a female patient’s perineal care to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). What instruction would the nurse give to ensure the NAP’s safety while performing this care?
A. Wear sterile gloves.
B. Wear clean gloves.
C. Wear an isolation gown.
D. Use hot water.
B.
