NURS Chapter 18 Flashcards
Oral hygiene does the following except
a. Prevent mouth odors
b. Prevent infection
c. Increase comfort
d. Coat and dry the mouth
D
You brush a person’s teeth and note the following. Which is not reported to the nurse?
a. Bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gums
b. Irritations, sores, or white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
c. Lips that are dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered
d. Food between the teeth
D
How do you position the unconscious person for oral hygiene?
a. Prone position
b. On the side with head also side turned
c. Prone position
d. High Fowler position
B
Which is true about dentures?
a. They can be worn when the person is unconscious
b. They are cleaned with hot water
c. They are removed at bedtime
d. They are stored in a clean dry container
C
The resident cannot remove her own dentures. What do you use to remove the denture?
a. Tongue blade
b. Wash cloth
c. Your ungloved finger
d. Gauze squares
D
Which is not a purpose of bathing?
a. Increasing circulation
b. Promoting drying of the skin
c. Exercising body parts
d. Refreshing and relaxing the person
B
Soaps do the following except
a. Remove dirt and dead skin
b. Soften the skin
c. Remove skin oil
d. Dry the skin
B
Which action is wrong when bathing a person?
a. Covering the person for warmth and privacy
b. Rinsing the skin thoroughly to remove all soap
c. Washing from the dirtiest to the cleanest area
d. Patting the skin dry
C
Water for a complete bed bath is at least
a. 100°F
b. 105°F
c. 110°F
d. 120°F
C
You are going to give a back massage. Which is false?
a. It should last 3 to 5minutes
b. Lotion is warmed before being applied
c. Your hands are always in contact with the skin
d. The person is placed in the supine position
D
Which type of bath is usually given to the unconscious person?
a. Shower
b. Complete bed bath
c. Tub bath
d. Partial bath
B
Which of the following does not ensure the person’s privacy while bathing?
a. Close the room door
b. Pull the privacy curtain
c. Keep window shades open
d. Remove clothing just before getting in the tub
C
Which position do older persons usually find most comfortable for a back massage?
a. Side-lying
b. Prone
c. Supine
d. Sitting
A
You are giving a tub bath to a person with dementia. You realize you forgot to bring the person’s clean clothing into the bathing room. Which is correct?
a. Leave the person momentarily and go get the clothing
b. Complete the bath and dress the person in the soiled clothing
c. Use the call signal and ask a coworker to bring clean clothing
d. Cover the resident with a bath blanket when the bath is finished and then return to the person’s room
C
Mrs. Dean has dementia. She is frightened of bathing. She can be uncooperative when attempts are made to assist her with bathing. Which type of bath might she respond to best?
a. Towel bath
b. Shower
c. Whirlpool bath
d. Complete bed bath
A
