Which are components of personal hygiene? Check all that apply.clothes hygieneexercisingskin careurinatinggrooming
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What part of the tooth decays when a person does not brush and floss daily?
Why is it important to clean and care for the skin? Check all that apply.to help the skin stay healthy and intactto exercise the muscles beneath the skinto reduce body odorsto purify the organs of the bodyto prevent hair loss
What is the purpose of daily grooming?
Which are examples of grooming? Check all that apply.getting haircutstaking vitaminsfiling fingernailswashing towelsshaving sideburnsclipping toenails
What principles must nursing assistants follow when assisting patients with personal hygiene? Check all that apply.Provide privacy for the patient.Insist that patients accept assistance for activities they can perform.Refer to and follow a patient’s care plan.Experiment with procedures not identified in a patient’s care plan.Follow standard precautions to prevent transmission of infections.Protect patients from falls.Ensure the patient is comfortable and warm.
Why is it important to bathe? Check all that apply.to wash off dead skin cellsto remove perspirationto reduce circulationto remove microbesto provide relaxationto cultivate bacteriato remove excess oils
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Which safety devices are used to prevent falls when getting into or out of bathtubs? Check all that apply.bath blanketsshower benchesstretcher liftswashclothsmechanical lifts
What is the purpose of brushing and flossing teeth each day?
How do shower chairs work? Check all that apply.A tank of water and a shower head are attached to the chair to enable a patient to shower.The wheels of the chair lock to prevent it from moving during a shower.A hole in the chair allows water to drain through it.The wheels of the chair are perforated and spray water on the patient.A donut-shaped basin surrounds the patient’s hips.
What temperature should bath and shower water never exceed?
Which patient is most likely to receive a bed bath instead of a shower or tub bath?
What equipment should be gathered before giving a patient a bed bath? Check all that apply.paper towelsbath blanketwashcloth and towelshair dryerglovesthermometerbath saltswashbasin
When giving a patient a bed bath, what should a nursing assistant do after putting clean clothes or a gown on a patient?
When should a nursing assistant record and report observations made while giving a patient a bed bath?
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