HYGIENE

Question 1

the self-care by which individuals attend to such functions as bathing, toileting, general body hygiene and grooming

Answer 1

personal hygiene

Question 2

eye care - Wipe with a piece of cotton from ___ to ____ canthus

Answer 2

inner to outer

Question 3

what to do when corneal reflex is absent?

Answer 3

place an eye pad soaked in saline solution over each eye

Question 4

Best time for cleaning ears with cotton pledget

Answer 4

after a bath

Question 5

what to do when there is wax plug / impacted cerumen?

Answer 5

• lubricate with baby oil
• use ear syringe prn

Question 6

best way to clean the nose

Answer 6

blow gently with both nostrils open

Question 7

crust on external nares can be softened and removed with what?

Answer 7

mineral oil or cotton seed oil

Question 8

oral hygiene includes: (3)

Answer 8

• daily stimulation of gums
• mechanical scrubbing of teeth
• flushing of the mouth

Question 9

what do you apply on the lips of an unconscious or unable client for oral care?

Answer 9

lanolin

Question 10

avoid soaking dentures with ___ parts for lengthy periods

Answer 10

metal

Question 11

what to do when client’s nails are thick and dry?

Answer 11

soak hands and feet

Question 12

what do you use to clean under the nail?

Answer 12

point end of orange stick