Question 1

The nurse is preparing to bathe the patient.Which patient statement would best communicate a desired outcome as a result of the nurse's bathing and skin care?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The daily baths are great for my dry skin." 
B)  "The cold water felt good during the bath." 
C)  "I enjoyed the vigorous massage of my feet." 
D)  "I feel more relaxed than I have all day." 
A)  "The daily baths are great for my dry skin." 
B)  "The cold water felt good during the bath." 
C)  "I enjoyed the vigorous massage of my feet." 
D)  "I feel more relaxed than I have all day."

Question 2

The nurse assists a patient with oral care.The patient is 1 day postoperative after nasal reconstruction.Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement to maintain integrity of the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scrape the tongue to remove thick secretions. 
B)  Instruct the patient to use a fluoride mouthwash. 
C)  Teach the patient to brush the teeth twice daily. 
D)  Assist the patient to maintain adequate hydration. 
A)  Scrape the tongue to remove thick secretions. 
B)  Instruct the patient to use a fluoride mouthwash. 
C)  Teach the patient to brush the teeth twice daily. 
D)  Assist the patient to maintain adequate hydration.

Question 3

The patient has been hospitalized for several weeks and is very depressed.She doesn't want to bathe or brush her teeth.What approach should the nurse take to best meet the needs of this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaborate for a psychiatric consultation. 
B)  Instruct the patient on the benefits of hygiene. 
C)  Have family bring grooming products to the patient. 
D)  Encourage the patient to assist with personal hygiene. 
A)  Collaborate for a psychiatric consultation. 
B)  Instruct the patient on the benefits of hygiene. 
C)  Have family bring grooming products to the patient. 
D)  Encourage the patient to assist with personal hygiene.

Question 4

The nurse is providing a bath for a patient at risk of deep vein thrombosis.Which technique should the nurse use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use short, light strokes when washing the legs. 
B)  Use long, firm strokes when washing the legs. 
C)  Use circular strokes up and down the legs. 
D)  Pat the legs gently with a warm, wet washcloth. 
A)  Use short, light strokes when washing the legs. 
B)  Use long, firm strokes when washing the legs. 
C)  Use circular strokes up and down the legs. 
D)  Pat the legs gently with a warm, wet washcloth.

Question 5

The nurse identifies several abrasions on the patient's skin.Which intervention should the nurse use for the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply antibiotic ointment. 
B)  Allow to dry with room air. 
C)  Shave the immediate area. 
D)  Wash the area with soap and water. 
A)  Apply antibiotic ointment. 
B)  Allow to dry with room air. 
C)  Shave the immediate area. 
D)  Wash the area with soap and water.

The nurse is preparing to bathe the patient.Which patient statement would best communicate a desired outcome as a result of the nurse's bathing and skin care?

The nurse assists a patient with oral care.The patient is 1 day postoperative after nasal reconstruction.Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement to maintain integrity of the oral cavity?

The patient has been hospitalized for several weeks and is very depressed.She doesn't want to bathe or brush her teeth.What approach should the nurse take to best meet the needs of this patient?

The nurse is providing a bath for a patient at risk of deep vein thrombosis.Which technique should the nurse use?

The nurse identifies several abrasions on the patient's skin.Which intervention should the nurse use for the patient?

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Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

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Dressings,bandages,and Binders

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Exam 10: Bathing and Personal Hygiene

The nurse is preparing to bathe the patient.Which patient statement would best communicate a desired outcome as a result of the nurse's bathing and skin care?

The nurse assists a patient with oral care.The patient is 1 day postoperative after nasal reconstruction.Which is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement to maintain integrity of the oral cavity?

The patient has been hospitalized for several weeks and is very depressed.She doesn't want to bathe or brush her teeth.What approach should the nurse take to best meet the needs of this patient?

The nurse is providing a bath for a patient at risk of deep vein thrombosis.Which technique should the nurse use?

The nurse identifies several abrasions on the patient's skin.Which intervention should the nurse use for the patient?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

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