Grooming: 23

Question 1

Infestation

Answer 1

Being in or on a host

Question 2

Dandruff

Answer 2

Infestation of live

Question 3

Mite

Answer 3

Very small spider-like organism

Question 4

Pediculosis capitus

Answer 4

An excessive amount of dry, white flakes from scalp.

Question 5

Pediculosis corporis

Answer 5

Infestation of the body with lice

Question 6

Pediculosis pubis

Answer 6

Infestation of the pubic hair lice

Question 7

Hirsutism

Answer 7

Excessive body hair

Question 8

Pediculosis

Answer 8

Infestation of the scalp with wingless insects

Question 9

another description of pediculosis is

Answer 9

lice

Question 10

Anticoagulant

Answer 10

A drug that prevents or slows down blood clotting

Question 11

scabies

Answer 11

a skin disorder caused by the female mite

Question 12

hair care, shaving, and nail and foot care are important to many people because these measures affect

Answer 12

love, belonging, and self-esteem

Question 13

if you see any signs of lice, you should report it to the nurse because…

Answer 13

lice are easily spread to other persons by clothing, furniture, bed linens, and sexual contact

Question 14

if a person has scabies, what s/s may be present

Answer 14

the person has a rash and intense itching between the fingers, around the wrists nd in other areas

Question 15

who chooses how you will brush, comb, and style a person’s hair

Answer 15

the person

Question 16

if hair is curly, coarse, dry which of these would not be done

Answer 16

braid or cut the hair

Question 17

if a woman’s hair is done by the beautician in long-term care…

Answer 17

have her wear a shower cap during the tub bath or shower

Question 18

if a person has limited range of motion in the neck, he or she is not shampooed

Answer 18

at the sink or on a stretcher

Question 19

which of these is an observation that is made when shampooing

Answer 19

scalp sores
presence of nits or lice
matted or tangled hair

Question 20

if a person receives anticoagulants and needs shaving

Answer 20

use an electric razor

Question 21

when using safety razors (blade razors)

Answer 21

discard the disposable razor or razor blade in the sharps container

Question 22

when caring for a mustache and beard, what is done?

Answer 22

wash mustache or beard daily
comb the mustache or beard daily
ask the person how to groom his beard or mustache

Question 23

the nursing assistant can cut or trim toenails….

Answer 23

if the agency allows them to

Question 24

when caring for fingernails or toenails, which is wrong?

Answer 24

cut the nails with small scissors

Question 25

when caring for fingernails or toenails what do you do

Answer 25

clean under the nails w/ an orangewood stick clip the nails straight across w/ nail clippers shape the nails w/ an enemy board or nail file

Question 26

when changing clothing, remove the clothing from

Answer 26

the strong or "good" side first

Question 27

when you're undressing a person, it's usually done...

Answer 27

in the bed in the supine position

Question 28

to provide warmth and privacy when changing clothes , you

Answer 28

cover the person w/ a bath blanket

Question 29

whats the procedure when changing the gown of a person w/ an IV.....

Answer 29

slide the gathered sleeve over the tubing hand,arm,and IV site

Question 30

when you have finished changing the gown of a person with an IV, you should....

Answer 30

ask the person to check the flow rate

Question 31

what does C stand for

Answer 31

Centigrade

Question 32

if hair is curly, coarse and dry special measures are needed.

Answer 32

you should use a wide tech comb start at neckline work upward lift and fluff hair outward wet hair or apply conditioner

Question 33

how can you protect the eyes of a person during shampooing

Answer 33

ask the person to hold a washcloth over their eyes

Question 34

when shaving the face and underarms w/ a safety razor, shave in what direction

Answer 34

direction of the hair growth

Question 35

when shaving legs, what direction do you shave?

Answer 35

against hair growth

Question 36

when using an electric razor what direction do you shave?

Answer 36

against the hair growth

Question 37

if long hair becomes matted or tangled you should...

Answer 37

tell the nurse and ask for directions

Question 38

when shampooing the person who has small braids....

Answer 38

braids stay intact

Question 39

when dressing a person who cant raise the head and shoulders

Answer 39

``` turn person toward you turn from side away you oush side garment under head return to supine remove garment from weak side ```