Perineal Care for a Female Resident with Hand Washing Required

Question 1

step 1 not hands

Answer 1

knock

Question 2

step 2 hello

Answer 2

Introduce yourself to the resident/manikin

Question 3

step 3 hands

Answer 3

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry.

Question 4

step 4 explain

Answer 4

Explain the procedure to the resident/manikin

Question 5

step 5 curtain

Answer 5

Provide for privacy.

Question 6

step 6 raise

Answer 6

Raise the bed height

Question 7

step 7 fill

Answer 7

Fill a basin with warm water

Question 8

step 8 g

Answer 8

Put on gloves.

Question 9

step 9 direct

Answer 9

Direct the RN Test Observer to stand on the opposite side of the bed or raise the side rail on the opposite
side of the bed.
a. The RN Test Observer DOES NOT move into position unless directed to do so by the candidate

Question 10

step 10 turn

Answer 10

Turn the resident or raise the resident’s hips and place a barrier (the candidate will choose a barrier such as
a towel, waterproof pad, chux, etc.) under the resident’s buttocks

Question 11

step 11 expose

Answer 11

Expose the perineum only

Question 12

step 12 separate

Answer 12

Separate the labia

Question 13

step 13 soap

Answer 13

Use water and a clean, soapy washcloth

Question 14

step 14 1 side

Answer 14

Clean one side of the labia from top to bottom

Question 15

step 15 other

Answer 15

Use a clean portion of a washcloth and clean the other side of the labia from top to bottom

Question 16

step 16 bold vag

Answer 16

Use a clean portion of a washcloth, and clean the vaginal area from top to bottom

Question 17

step 17 one side 2

Answer 17

Use a clean washcloth and rinse one side of the labia from top to bottom

Question 18

step 18 other side 2

Answer 18

Use a clean portion of a washcloth and rinse the other side of the labia from top to bottom

Question 19

step 19 vag 2

Answer 19

Use a clean portion of a washcloth, rinse the vaginal area from top to bottom

Question 20

step 20 dry

Answer 20

Pat dry

Question 21

step 21 avoid

Answer 21

Avoid overexposure throughout the procedure

Question 22

step 22 assist

Answer 22

Assist the resident/manikin to turn onto their side away from the candidate.
a. The RN Test Observer may help hold the manikin on their side ONLY after the candidate has turned the
manikin

Question 23

step 23 soap 2

Answer 23

Use water and a clean, soapy washcloth.

Question 24

step 24 bold clean

Answer 24

Clean from the vagina to the rectal area.

Question 25

step 25 clean 2

Answer 25

Use a clean portion of a washcloth with any stroke.

Question 26

step 26 rinse

Answer 26

Use a clean washcloth, rinse from the vagina to the rectal area

Question 27

Step 27 stroke

Answer 27

Use a clean portion of a washcloth with any stroke.

Question 28

step 28 dry

Answer 28

Pat dry.

Question 29

step 29 barrier

Answer 29

Safely remove the barrier from under the resident’s buttocks

Question 30

step 30 position

Answer 30

Position the resident (manikin) on their back

Question 31

step 31 soiled

Answer 31

Place the soiled linen in a designated laundry hamper

Question 32

step 32 empty

Answer 32

Empty equipment

Question 33

step 33 rinse e

Answer 33

Rinse equipment

Question 34

step 34 dry e

Answer 34

Dry equipment.

Question 35

step 35 return

Answer 35

Return equipment to storage.

Question 36

step 36 g2

Answer 36

Remove gloves, turning them inside out

Question 37

Step 37 g3

Answer 37

Dispose of gloves in an appropriate container

Question 38

step 38 lower

Answer 38

Lower the bed.

Question 39

step 39 maintain

Answer 39

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.

Question 40

step 40 place

Answer 40

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 41

step 41 wash 1

Answer 41

Wash hands: Begin by wetting your hands

Question 42

step 42 wash 2

Answer 42

apply soap to hands

Question 43

step 43 wash 3

Answer 43

rub hands together using friction with soap

Question 44

step 44 wash 4

Answer 44

Rub hands together for at least 20 seconds with soap

Question 45

step 45 wash 5

Answer 45

Interlace fingers pointing downward

Question 46

step 46 wash 6

Answer 46

Wash all surfaces of hands with soap

Question 47

step 47 wash 7

Answer 47

Wash wrists with soap.

Question 48

step 48 wash 8

Answer 48

Rinse hands thoroughly under running water with fingers pointed downward

Question 49

step 49 wash 9

Answer 49

Dry hands with a clean paper towel(s)

Question 50

step 50 wash 10

Answer 50

Turn off the faucet with a clean, dry paper towel

Question 51

step 51 wash 11

Answer 51

Discard paper towels to trash container as used

Question 52

step 52 bold

Answer 52

Do not re-contaminate hands by touching the faucet or sink at any time during/after the hand washing
procedure