Exam 17: Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

When bathing a patient, which sequence is the correct approach to use?

The nurse is about to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious patient.To do so, she places the patient in which position?

The nurse is preparing to provide a complete bed bath to a patient who has a running IV.She places a bath blanket over the patient and:

________________ is defined as excessive growth of body and facial hair.

The development of diabetic foot ulcers is dependent on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The ____________ is the largest human organ.

_________________ provides an acidic coating to protect the epidermis against penetration from chemicals and microorganisms; it also minimizes loss of water and plasma proteins.

When evaluating the shaving of a patient done by a family member, the nurse determines that the technique is done appropriately when:

Regular oral hygiene is necessary to maintain the integrity of tooth surfaces and to prevent gum inflammation known as ____________.

________________ removes sweat, oil, dirt and bacteria and helps maintain skin integrity.

While evaluating the hygienic care practices of a female patient, the nurse recognizes that additional instruction is necessary if the patient:

The nurse is caring for a gentleman who has dry skin.When the following interventions are compared, which would be most appropriate for this patient?

The nurse is providing nail care for the patient who wants his fingernails "done." The nurse should:

Shaving with a disposable razor is contraindicated for a patient with:

The first line of defense against external injury and infection contains several thin layers of cells undergoing different stages of maturation.This first line of defense is known as the _______.

A patient is admitted with the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice).Proper treatment for this condition would include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

In providing perineal care for a male patient, the nurse realizes that the patient has not been circumcised.The nurse should:

The nurse is aware that normal flora that does not cause disease but does prevent disease-causing microorganisms from reproducing is known as:

The patient confides in the nurse that she is bothered by the fact that she has alopecia.How should the nurse respond to this information?

While washing the patient's face, the nurse should: