Question 1

Which intervention would be appropriate for a patient who has an eye infection with a moderate amount of discharge?

Accepted Answer

A) Cleansing the eye with hydrogen peroxide 
B) Wiping from the outer canthus to the inner canthus 
C) Positioning the patient on the same side as the eye to be cleansed 
D) Using a different wipe to cleanse each eye 
A) Cleansing the eye with hydrogen peroxide 
B) Wiping from the outer canthus to the inner canthus 
C) Positioning the patient on the same side as the eye to be cleansed 
D) Using a different wipe to cleanse each eye

Question 2

Which of the following are the benefits of bathing? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Constricts blood vessels 
B) Increases depth of respirations 
C) Provides opportunity for assessments 
D) Reduces sensory input 
E) Prevents buildup of plaque 
A) Constricts blood vessels 
B) Increases depth of respirations 
C) Provides opportunity for assessments 
D) Reduces sensory input 
E) Prevents buildup of plaque

Question 3

The nurse has been teaching a student how to perform mouth care in an unconscious patient. The student will show evidence of learning if the student places the patient in which position for this care?

Accepted Answer

A) Supine 
B) Prone 
C) Semi-Fowler's 
D) Side-lying 
A) Supine 
B) Prone 
C) Semi-Fowler's 
D) Side-lying

Question 4

Which action should the nurse take when scanning the patient's environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Check to make sure the nurse call device is within reach. 
B) Place the bed in the high position. 
C) Keep food tray in the patient's room for later snacking. 
D) Allow the linens to have a few wrinkles. 
A) Check to make sure the nurse call device is within reach. 
B) Place the bed in the high position. 
C) Keep food tray in the patient's room for later snacking. 
D) Allow the linens to have a few wrinkles.

Exam 25: Facilitating Hygiene

Which intervention would be appropriate for a patient who has an eye infection with a moderate amount of discharge?

Which of the following are the benefits of bathing? Select all that apply.

The nurse has been teaching a student how to perform mouth care in an unconscious patient. The student will show evidence of learning if the student places the patient in which position for this care?

Which action should the nurse take when scanning the patient's environment?

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