Ch. 6 Personal Care Skills

Question 1

————— is the term used to describe ways to keep bodies clean and healthy.

Answer 1

Hygiene

Question 2

————— refers to practices like caring for fingernails and hair.

Answer 2

Grooming

Question 3

————— are areas of the body that bear much of its weight.

Answer 3

Pressure Points

Question 4

____________ may be placed under residents who cannot help with turning, lifting, or moving up in bed.

Answer 4

Draw sheets

Question 5

____________ Means the redness is not relieved after relieving the pressure

Answer 5

Non-blanchable

Question 6

____________ are areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin.

Answer 6

Bony prominences

Question 7

Stages of pressure injuries are as follows:

Answer 7

Stage one:
Skin is intact, but lighter skin tones may look red, and the redness is not relieved after removing pressure.
Darker skin tones may not look red, but may appear to be a different color than the surrounding area.
The area may be warmer when compared to the area around it.

Question 8

Observing and Reporting Resident’s Skin:

Report any of the following to the nurse:

Answer 8

• Pale, white, reddened, gray, or purple skin.
• Differences in temperature of the skin when compared to the area around it.
• fluid or blood draining from the skin.

Question 9

True or false:

It’s OK for the nursing assistant to wear jewelry and diamonds.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Basic Skin Care Guidelines:

Answer 10

• Keep the bottom, bedsheet, tight and free of wrinkles.
• Abduction Pillows are used to keep hips in the proper position after hip surgery.

Question 11

Giving a Bed Bath:

Answer 11

• Ask the resident to check the water temperature to see if it is comfortable.
• For arms and axillae, use long strokes from the shoulder down to the wrist.

Question 12

True or False:

The NA is the best person to determine the most comfortable water temperature?

Answer 12

False

The resident is best able to identify a comfortable water temperature.

Question 13

True or False:

Back rubs, help relax tired muscles, relief pain, add comfort, and increase circulation?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False:

Circular strokes increase circulation in muscle areas?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Shampooing Hair in Bed Guidelines:

Answer 15

• Have the resident check the water temperature. Adjust if necessary.
• The resident is best able to identify a comfortable water temperature.

Question 16

Providing Fingernail Care Guidelines:

Answer 16

• Soak the residents hands and nails in the basin of water. Soak all 10 fingertips for at least five minutes. Nail care is easier if nails are first softened.
• With a clean dry towel or washcloth, dry them thoroughly, especially between the fingers.
• When shaping the nails with an emery board or file, move only in one direction, not back-and-forth.

Question 17

____________ is the safest and easiest type of razor to use?

Answer 17

An Electric Razor

Question 18

True or False:

An electric razor requires soap or shaving cream.

Answer 18

False

An electric razor does NOT require soap or shaving cream

Question 19

Dressing and Undressing Guidelines:

Answer 19

• Ask about and follow the residence preferences for getting dressed and undressed.
• Let the resident choose clothing for the day. Check to see if it is clean, appropriate for the weather, and in good condition.

Question 20

True or False:

When dressing a resident, the NA must maintain the residents dignity and right to privacy?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

____________ Care includes brushing the teeth, tongue, and gums; flossing teeth; caring for lips; and caring for dentures.

Answer 21

Oral care

Question 22

True or False:

A resident on NPO needs special oral care?

Answer 22

True

A person who is unconscious cannot eat, but breathing through the mouth causes saliva to dry.
Oral care must be done every two hours.

Question 23

A ____________ is a bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan.

Answer 23

A Fracture Pan

Question 24

True or False:

A Fracture Pan is used for residents who cannot assist with raising their hips into a regular bedpan.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or False:

Elimination equipment must never be placed on overbed tables or on top of side tables?

Answer 25

True

Elimination equipment is usually kept in the bathroom between uses.

Question 26

The ____________ position is lying flat on the back.

Answer 26

Supine

Question 27

____________ means moving a resident as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body. The head, back, and legs must be kept in a straight line.

Answer 27

Leg rolling

Question 28

Leg Rolling a resident guidelines:

Answer 28

• It is safer for two people to perform this procedure together.
• A draw sheet helps with moving the patient.
• Grasp the draw sheet on the far side and on the count of three, gently roll the resident towards you.
• Turn him as a unit.

Question 29

To ____________ means to sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side.

Answer 29

Dangle

Question 30

Before a resident who has been lying down stands up, he should dangle. Why is this important?

Answer 30

This helps the resident regain balance.

Question 31

How should the NA grasp a transfer belt?

Answer 31

The NA should grasp the belt securely on both sides, with the hands in an upward position.

Question 32

True or False:

It’s OK to use a transfer belt on any resident, regardless of their condition.

Answer 32

False

A transfer belt cannot be used if a resident has fragile bones, fractures, or has had certain kinds of surgery.

Question 33

True or False:

Do NOT use a transfer belt on someone who is pregnant?

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or False:

An NA should not try to stop a fall when transferring a resident?

Answer 34

True

The NA should bend his knees and support the resident as he lowers her to the floor.

Question 35

When transferring a resident, what should the NA do if they start to fall?

Answer 35

The NA should bend his knees and support the resident as he lowers her to the floor.