Quiz 4

Question 1

1. Bathing
2. Dressing
3. Grooming
4. Eating
5. Oral care
6. Toileting

Answer 1

Activities of daily living

Question 2

1. Physical factors
2. Cognitive impairments
3. Emotional disturbances
4. Personal preference
5. Culture and religion

Answer 2

Factors that can influence a person’s ability to provide hygiene

Question 3

Two Important principles that should be utilized when bathing a patient

Answer 3

1. Wash distal to proximal to improve heinous return

2. Wash from clean to dirty area

Question 4

What type of bath is given to a bedridden patient who is unable to provide any assistance

Answer 4

Complete bed bath

Question 5

What type of bath is given to a bedridden patient who is able to assist with some of the bath

Answer 5

Assisted

Question 6

What areas of the face are cleaned when a patient needs a partial bath

Answer 6

Face, hands, Perineum, underarms

Question 7

What is the first step a nurse would take before providing perineal care

Answer 7

Ask patient if he/she would like to do it themselves

Question 8

Project professional appearance, speak clearly, ask patient if they can complete their own care, ask patient if they would like a second assistant to be present

Answer 8

4 ways to alleviate anxiety when providing care that involves contact with intimate areas of a patient’s body

Question 9

1. Removes bacteria
2. Reduces risk for tooth decay
3. Reduces risk for respiratory and cardiac infections
4. improves appetite

Answer 9

Reasons that oral care is an important part of patient care

Question 10

1. Provide oral care every 2 hours
2. Position patient’s head lower than body
3. Use minimal water and have suction available

Answer 10

3 important principles when providing oral care to an unconscious patient

Question 11

1. Cleans skin to decrease infection
2. Provides comfort
3. promotes health
4. improves self image

Answer 11

Reason why hygiene is an essential part of patient care