Question 1

Which member of the collaborative team is most appropriate to cut the toenails of a diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurse 
B)  Physical therapist 
C)  Occupational therapist 
D)  Podiatrist 
A)  Nurse 
B)  Physical therapist 
C)  Occupational therapist 
D)  Podiatrist

Question 2

Which tool is used to determine risk for impaired skin integrity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Braden scale 
B)  Glasgow scale 
C)  Vanderbilt scale 
D)  MMSE scale 
A)  Braden scale 
B)  Glasgow scale 
C)  Vanderbilt scale 
D)  MMSE scale

Question 3

The nurse knows that which areas are at increased risk of excoriation? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposed areas such as the face 
B)  Areas exposed to stool 
C)  Skin on skin areas 
D)  Area under pendulous breasts 
A)  Exposed areas such as the face 
B)  Areas exposed to stool 
C)  Skin on skin areas 
D)  Area under pendulous breasts

Question 4

The nurse is demonstrating cultural sensitivity in performing perineal care when he/she does the following: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  The male nurse delegates perineal care of a female patient to the female UAP. 
B)  The male nurse asks a female patient if she would prefer a female to perform care. 
C)  The nurse approaches the care in a sensitive, professional manner. 
D)  The nurse assesses cultural preferences of the patient prior to care. 
A)  The male nurse delegates perineal care of a female patient to the female UAP. 
B)  The male nurse asks a female patient if she would prefer a female to perform care. 
C)  The nurse approaches the care in a sensitive, professional manner. 
D)  The nurse assesses cultural preferences of the patient prior to care.

Question 5

Regarding denture care, what action by the nurse is inappropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carrying the dentures to the sink wrapped in a paper towel. 
B)  Placing a towel in the sink and brushing the dentures over the towel. 
C)  Brushing the dentures as the nurse would the teeth of a conscious patient. 
D)  Applying adhesive, then inserting upper and then lower dentures. 
A)  Carrying the dentures to the sink wrapped in a paper towel. 
B)  Placing a towel in the sink and brushing the dentures over the towel. 
C)  Brushing the dentures as the nurse would the teeth of a conscious patient. 
D)  Applying adhesive, then inserting upper and then lower dentures.

Question 6

The nurse notes that a trauma patient has multiple tangles in the hair. Which of the following actions taken by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Work the tangles to the ends of the hair, then trim with scissors. 
B)  Apply warm water and conditioner. 
C)  Apply detangler as available. 
D)  Use a comb or fingers to work through tangles. 
A)  Work the tangles to the ends of the hair, then trim with scissors. 
B)  Apply warm water and conditioner. 
C)  Apply detangler as available. 
D)  Use a comb or fingers to work through tangles.

Exam 27: Hygiene and Personal Care

Which member of the collaborative team is most appropriate to cut the toenails of a diabetic patient?

Which tool is used to determine risk for impaired skin integrity?

The nurse knows that which areas are at increased risk of excoriation? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is demonstrating cultural sensitivity in performing perineal care when he/she does the following: (Select all that apply.)

Regarding denture care, what action by the nurse is inappropriate?

The nurse notes that a trauma patient has multiple tangles in the hair. Which of the following actions taken by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

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