Question 1

The nurse is orientating a NAP about bathing patients.Which statement by the NAP indicates a good understanding of the process? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "I should let the nurse know if I see any redness on the patient's skin." 
B)  "I should make sure I do not leave the patient unattended with side-rails down." 
C)  "I should provide females perineal care with the patients on their sides." 
D)  "I should report any unusual perineal drainage." 
E)  "I can disconnect the IV tubing to put on the gown." 
A)  "I should let the nurse know if I see any redness on the patient's skin." 
B)  "I should make sure I do not leave the patient unattended with side-rails down." 
C)  "I should provide females perineal care with the patients on their sides." 
D)  "I should report any unusual perineal drainage." 
E)  "I can disconnect the IV tubing to put on the gown."

Question 2

The patient is bedridden, in pain, and doesn't want the head of the bed raised.Which method should the nurse use to change the patient's bed linens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the patient to raise the lower body to remove the soiled linen. 
B)  Keep the top sheets over the patient and slowly roll him or her to each side. 
C)  Keep the patient on the left side and get extra help to remove soiled linens quickly. 
D)  Fanfold the top linen to the bottom of the bed and replace with clean linen. 
A)  Ask the patient to raise the lower body to remove the soiled linen. 
B)  Keep the top sheets over the patient and slowly roll him or her to each side. 
C)  Keep the patient on the left side and get extra help to remove soiled linens quickly. 
D)  Fanfold the top linen to the bottom of the bed and replace with clean linen.

Question 3

The patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease receives a bed bath.Which foot care technique would the nurse use for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soak the feet in warm water. 
B)  Allow the feet to stay moist. 
C)  Use warm water to cleanse the feet. 
D)  Cut the nails in a curved shape. 
A)  Soak the feet in warm water. 
B)  Allow the feet to stay moist. 
C)  Use warm water to cleanse the feet. 
D)  Cut the nails in a curved shape.

Question 4

A patient wants to put in his dentures after not wearing them for several days.Which intervention by the nurse minimizes the risk of gum irritation that can lead to infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Store the dentures in a clean, dry container. 
B)  Scrub the dentures with medicated toothpaste. 
C)  Check to see that the dentures are a snug fit. 
D)  Use dental floss to clean between each tooth. 
A)  Store the dentures in a clean, dry container. 
B)  Scrub the dentures with medicated toothpaste. 
C)  Check to see that the dentures are a snug fit. 
D)  Use dental floss to clean between each tooth.

The nurse is orientating a NAP about bathing patients.Which statement by the NAP indicates a good understanding of the process? (Select all that apply.)

The patient is bedridden, in pain, and doesn't want the head of the bed raised.Which method should the nurse use to change the patient's bed linens?

The patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease receives a bed bath.Which foot care technique would the nurse use for this patient?

A patient wants to put in his dentures after not wearing them for several days.Which intervention by the nurse minimizes the risk of gum irritation that can lead to infection?

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Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

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Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

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Exam 11: Bathing and Personal Hygiene

The nurse is orientating a NAP about bathing patients.Which statement by the NAP indicates a good understanding of the process? (Select all that apply.)

The patient is bedridden, in pain, and doesn't want the head of the bed raised.Which method should the nurse use to change the patient's bed linens?

The patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease receives a bed bath.Which foot care technique would the nurse use for this patient?

A patient wants to put in his dentures after not wearing them for several days.Which intervention by the nurse minimizes the risk of gum irritation that can lead to infection?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Care of the Eye and EAR

Promoting Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling

Exercise, Mobility, Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Dressings, Bandages, and Binders

Intravenous Therapy

Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support

End-Of-Life Care

Home Care Safety

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