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Activities of Daily Living I

Question 7 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

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.

Answer
A
Provide privacy for the patient.
B
Insist that patients accept assistance for activities they can perform.
C
Refer to and follow a patient’s care plan.
D
Experiment with procedures not identified in a patient’s care plan.
E
Follow standard precautions to prevent transmission of infections.
F
Protect patients from falls.
G
Ensure the patient is comfortable and warm.

Explanation

Nursing assistants should protect a patient’s privacy and comfort, follow the care plan, and use standard precautions to reduce infection risk. They should also take steps to prevent falls. Patients should be encouraged to do what they can independently, so insisting on help is inappropriate; assistants should not experiment with procedures outside the care plan.

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