NURS Chapter 19 Flashcards
A person has alopecia. This is
a. Excessive body hair
b. Dry, white flakes from the scalp
c. An infestation with lice
d. Hair loss
D
Which prevents hair from matting and tangling?
a. Bedrest
b. Daily brushing and combing
c. Daily shampooing
d. Cutting hair
B
A person’s hair is not matted or tangled. When brushing hair, start at the
a. Forehead and brush backward
b. Hair ends
c. Scalp
d. Back of the neck and brush forward
C
Brushing keeps the hair
a. Soft and shiny
b. Clean
c. Free of lice
d. Long
A
A person requests a shampoo. You should
a. Shampoo the hair during the person’s shower
b. Shampoo hair at the sink
c. Shampoo the person in bed
d. Follow the care plan
D
When shaving a person’s face with a safety razor, do the following except
a. Practice Standard Precautions
b. Follow the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
c. Shave in the direction of hair growth
d. Shave when the skin is dry
D
A person is nicked during shaving. Your first action is to
a. Wash your hands
b. Apply direct pressure
c. Tell the nurse
d. Apply a bandage
B
Mr. Carlson receives oxygen through a nasal cannula. He owns an electric shaver. What is the best option when assisting him?
a. Set the shaver to battery power
b. Plug the cord into the electrical outlet
c. Ask the nurse to shave him
d. Encourage him to grow a beard
A
Clean under fingernails with a(n)
a. Emery board
b. Flat end of an orangewood stick
c. Washcloth
d. Cotton ball
B
Ms. Sweeney has diabetes. Which are you not allowed to perform?
a. Clean under her fingernails
b. File her fingernails
c. Trim her fingernails
d. Soak her hands
C
Mr. Melnyk has limited use of his hands but refuses assistance with dressing. Which would not be helpful for him?
a. Pants with an elastic waistband
b. Slip-on shoes
c. Shirt with small buttons
d. Slipover sweatshirt
C
It is common for a foot doctor to make visits at care centers to provide services. What is another name for a foot doctor?
a. Pediatrician
b. Podiatrist
c. Pathologist
d. Manicurist
B
