NUR 206 - HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
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NUR 206 - HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIEDNUR 206 - HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIEDNUR 206 - HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
What is routine self-care? - ANSWER-a person's ability to perform primary care fu...
NUR 206 - HYGIENE AND SELF-CARE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED
What is routine self-care? - ANSWER-a person's ability to perform primary care
functions in the following four areas: bathing, feeding, toileting, and dressing without the
help of others
What is hygiene? - ANSWER-the observance of health rules relating to bathing,
feeding, toileting, and dressing
What is one of the most important goals of nursing? - ANSWER-assisting patients to
gain or regain indepdendence in self-care
What are some positive consequences of bathing? - ANSWER-- assists in keeping skin
intact and healthy, thus preventing infection
- regular bathing removes excess oil, perspiration, and bacteria from the surface of the
skin
- increases circulation and helps maintain muscle tone and joint mobility
- promotes relaxation and comfort and a sense of well-being
Torn __________ can be a source of infection and _______ ________ can spread
infection. - ANSWER-cuticles; dirty nails
What does clean hair do? - ANSWER-promotes a sense of well-being and daily
brushing distributes oil across the hair shafts and massages the scalp
What does oral care do? - ANSWER-prevents gum deterioration and tooth loss;
bacterial colonization of the mouth is implicated in some nosocomial pneumonias,
especially in patients requiring mechanical ventilation (NPO patients)
True or False: If there is suspicion of your patient's ability to swallow, you should keep
the patient's current diet until the physician changes the diet on his/her next rounds. -
ANSWER-False
What are some patient teaching points related to bathing at home? - ANSWER-- use of
hand grips, nonskid mats, tub seats, and handheld shower appliances will decrease the
chance of falls
- setting the hot water tank thermostat below 48 C will decrease the chance of scalding
- stand-up showers should not be taken if experiencing dizziness, weakness, or mental
confusion
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