patient comfort

Question 1

What should be done prior to washing the perineal area?

Answer 1

Ask if the patient needs to use the bedpan

Question 2

Jane, an assistant, feels awkward when performing perineal care for patients. What is the best thing that she can do?

Answer 2

Use the correct terms when referring to body parts, be respectful, and avoid showing awkwardness

Question 3

Which of the following describes correct technique for male perineal care?

Answer 3

begin at the tip of the penis, and wipe in circular and downward motions.

Question 4

What is the term for the pelvic floor in both males and females?

Answer 4

Perineum

Question 5

On a male patient, what is the appropriate name of the sac which is suspended between the thighs?

Answer 5

Scrotum

Question 6

What is the name of the external structures of the female reproductive system?

Answer 6

Vulva

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true of perineal care?

Answer 7

The perineum is fairly resistant to infection.

Question 8

How are patients wiped during perineal care?

Answer 8

Front to back

Question 9

How is a patient’s anal area washed?

Answer 9

Position the patient facing away from you and ask the patient to flex the upper leg.

Question 10

Which of the following describes proper technique for female perineal care?

Answer 10

Use one hand to separate the vulva and labia, and the other hand to wipe.

Question 11

When removing the gown of a patient with an IV, from which arm should the gown be removed first?

Answer 11

Arm without the IV

Question 12

How should a gown be placed on the arms of a patient with an IV?

Answer 12

First on the arm with the IV; then on the arm without the IV.

Question 13

Which of the following is true when dressing a patient with an IV?

Answer 13

The IV bag is removed from the stand and passed through the sleeve of the gown.

Question 14

Mr. Blevin had a stroke, which caused him to lose muscle control in his left arm. You are helping Mr. Blevin remove his shirt for bed. Which arm should you help him remove from the shirt first?

Answer 14

Right

Question 15

Which is the correct method for dressing a patient in an over-the-head garment?

Answer 15

Pull the sleeves up as far as possible on the patient’s arms, pull the hands through at the wrist, gather up the back of the garment, and slip it over the patient’s head
Gather the shirt and place it over the patient’s head, guide patient’s hand through an armhole by reaching into the armhole from the outside, and then repeat with the other arm

Question 16

Which of the following is true about dressing a patient?

Answer 16

Help all patients with shoes, socks, and stockings.

Question 17

At what temperature should bath water be?

Answer 17

105°F

Question 18

Which of the following is the WRONG WAY to wash a patient’s body?

Answer 18

Dirty area to clean area

Question 19

What is the most important way to provide patients with privacy while bathing?

Answer 19

Cover the patient as much as possible

Question 20

Which part of a complete bed bath procedure is most likely to help build trust between the patient and assistant?

Answer 20

taking care to always cover the patient as much as possible and as soon as an area is clean and dry

Question 21

Mr. Gregg is very embarrassed by needing assistance to bathe. Which of the following would be a good plan to help Mr. Gregg feel more comfortable and still provide for his hygiene needs?

Answer 21

Encourage Mr. Gregg to bathe himself as much as possible.

Question 22

Which step of the bathing procedure might cause a patient the most embarrassment or discomfort?

Answer 22

Perineal care

Question 23

If a patient shows signs of weakness during a tub or whirlpool bath, what should the assistant do?

Answer 23

Drain the water and allow the patient to rest in the tub.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to test the temperature of bath water?

Answer 24

Put your hand in the running water

Question 25

Miriam, a patient, says that she has bathed herself today. What would be the best way to check that Miriam has done so?

Answer 25

Ask Miriam if she was able to reach her back and feet, and offer to help if she needs it.

Question 26

In what situation is a partial bed bath used?

Answer 26

When the patient can do some of the bathing