Hygiene (Chap 32)

Question 1

*Which of the following oral health problems involves an ulceration and dry scaling of the lips with fissures at the angles of the mouth?

Stomatitis
Glossitis
Cheilosis
Caries

Answer 1

Cheilosis

Question 2

*The personal hygiene habits of the nurse do not play a role in supporting patient hygiene.

A. True
B. False

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

*Which of the following is used regularly by health care institutions as a measure for reducing colonization of skin pathogens?

Application of topical moisturizers
Bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate
Application of skin barrier creams
Encouraging longer bath or shower times

Answer 3

Bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate

Question 4

*When assisting with a tub bath or shower, the nurse should keep the bathroom door unlocked.

A. True
B. False

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

*Patients with extreme obesity are at greater risk of skin damage due to which of the following?

Mucous
Pediculosis
Alopecia
Moisture

Answer 5

Moisture

Question 6

*Which of the following is a term used to describe lice that has infested the hair and scalp?

Pediculus humanus capitis
Pediculus humanus corporis
Pediculus humanus pubis
Pediculus humanus alopecia

Answer 6

Pediculus humanus capitis

Question 7

*The major cause of tooth loss in adults older than 35 years of age is gum disease.

A. True
B. False

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

*Which of the following terms refers to an offensive breath odor often indicative of a systemic disorder?

Ceruminosis
Halitosis
Peridontitis
Gingivitis

Answer 8

Halitosis

Question 9

*Glossitis refers to an inflammation of the tongue, which can be caused by deficiencies of vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron.

A. True
B. False

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

*Culture, socioeconomic status, and spiritual practices often influence a person’s bathing habits.

A. True
B. False

Answer 10

TRUE