Unit 25 Textbook #1-40 (28)

Question 1

T/F Store dentures in an antiseptic solution.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

T/F Backrubs should be routinely given as part of the bath procedure.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T/F A padded footboard is one method of preventing foot drop.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T/F Routine oral hygiene should be carried out one or more times daily.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T/F Proper oral hygiene helps prevent tooth decay.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F Store the denture cup on the back of the sink

Answer 6

False

Question 7

T/F Patients who have no teeth and no dentures require regular oral hygiene.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F When giving P.M. care, tighten the bottom sheet and straighten the top linens.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T/F Wear gloves when giving oral care.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F The unconscious patient needs no oral care because they are not eating.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

After P.M. care, the bed should be left with the backrest in what position?

Answer 11

Down

Question 12

What kind of care should be given before sleep medication is administered?

Answer 12

P.M. care

Question 13

Patients are to not be awakened early if they are having what kind of procedure performed?

Answer 13

Surgery

Question 14

You should wake up early in the morning before what event?

Answer 14

Breakfast

Question 15

What kind of patients should be given special mouth care?

Answer 15

One who has a nasogastric tube

Question 16

How do you warm up lotion before giving a back rub?

Answer 16

Soak it in a basin of warm water

Question 17

What is the fracture bed pan used for?

Answer 17

Persons who cannot elevate their hips.

Question 18

What are bed boards used for?

Answer 18

Patients with back problems

Question 19

Mr. Hernandez has tremors in his hand and cannot shave himself. He has a heavy growth of facial hair. The assignment sheet lists “daily shave” as a nursing assistant you should:

Answer 19

Shave the patient as part of ADL care

Question 20

The patient’s hair is very tangled. The nursing assistant should:

Answer 20

Apply alcohol or oil to the tangled area to make it easier to remove.

Question 20

Daily haircare is important for what?

Answer 20

Maintaining self-esteem

Question 21

What is Feces?

Answer 21

Solid waste that may also be called stool

Question 22

When a patient is bedfast, solid waste elimination is usually done by using what device?

Answer 22

Bedpan

Question 23

What is foot drop

Answer 23

A type of contracture

Question 24

Your Patient, Mrs. Ubanan, has a history of heavy smoking and breathes enough through her mouth. She has plastic dentures and her care plan indicates that she needs assistance with denture care.

State 2 reasons special oral hygiene had been ordered for Mrs. Ubanan?

Answer 24

A. Breaths through the mouth
B. Dentures

Question 25

Your Patient, Mrs. Ubanan, has a history of heavy smoking and breathes enough through her mouth. She has plastic dentures and her care plan indicates that she needs assistance with denture care.

Should you wear gloves when removing dentures?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Your Patient, Mrs. Ubanan, has a history of heavy smoking and breathes enough through her mouth. She has plastic dentures and her care plan indicates that she needs assistance with denture care.

Will you clean the dentures in cool or hot water?

Answer 26

Cool