Hygiene

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of mucous membranes that aids in preventing infection?

Answer 1

Secretes a thick liquid that entraps pathogens and small particles

Question 2

The layer under the epidermis that is composed mainly of connective tissue and provides strength and flexibility of the skin.

Answer 2

Dermis

Question 3

Also known as the subcutaneous layer, is beneath the dermis and separates the dermis from the underlying organs; acts as a cushion from any physical trauma; insulates as it serves as fat storage.

Answer 3

Hypodermis

Question 4

Acts as a physical barrier blocking pathogens from invading the body.

Answer 4

mucous membranes

Question 5

First line of defense, a coating that protects the teeth from plaque and pathogens.

Answer 5

Enamel

Question 6

Actions the clients take and health practices the client engages in that decrease the spread or transmission of pathogens, thereby decreasing the risk of illness.

Answer 6

Hygiene

Question 7

Solutions that can hinder the clogging of pores.

Answer 7

Noncomedogenic

Question 8

Paralysis that affects one side of the body

Answer 8

Hemiplegia

Question 9

Areas of excessive skin that fold onto themselves creating folds.

Answer 9

Skin Folds

Question 10

A nurse is reviewing the importance of skin care with a client who has bariatric needs. Which information should the nurse review with the client?

Answer 10

Clients who have excessive weight can experience overheating, leading to sweating, which can remain in the skin folds. Rubbing of skin folds against each other and excessive moisture can cause a rash between the folds, leading to an infection. Proper hygiene is the fundamental treatment for the rash

Question 11

Bathing a client who remains in the bed, usually required for those clients who are unable to ambulate to the bathroom and bathe themselves.

Answer 11

Complete bed bath

Question 12

A nurse is bathing a client with a basin, soap, water, and towels. Which of the following is a risk associated with using a basin to bathe the client?

Answer 12

You answered correctly. Bath basins have been shown to be contaminated with pathogens, and using bath basins could lead to the transfer of pathogens in the hospital setting. The nurse should allow the client to participate as much as possible in this procedure to encourage client independence. The use of soap and water increases the risk of skin deterioration. Other methods of bathing that omit soap and water decrease this risk and preserve skin integrity (Martin et al., 2017).

Question 13

Nursing considerations when providing foot care

Answer 13

Wash feet daily with soap and water, and dry feet thoroughly after washing, especially the areas in between the toes to prevent fungal infections. Apply lotion, including to the heels of the feet, but not between the toes. Inspect feet for cuts, blisters, cracked skin, or redness to prevent infection.

Question 14

Describe how to properly use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Answer 14

When using the alcohol-based hand sanitizer, place the product on the hands and rub together, making sure to cover all surfaces for approximately 20 seconds total, until the hands are dry.

Question 15

Assistive hygiene devices for a client who has an amputated limb

Answer 15

A battery-powered toothbrush; a tuning fork flossing tool that can be used with one hand; an electric razor for shaving

Question 16

Explain the purpose of the mucous membranes of the nose.

Answer 16

The mucous membranes of the nose contain cilia, hair-like structures that trap particles that a person inhales when breathing. The cilia push the particles to either the front of the nose or the back of the throat. When the person coughs or sneezes, this action ejects the particles, thereby preventing them from invading the body.