NHA PCT PATIENT CARE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+| latest update 2024/25|
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NHA PCT PATIENT CARE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS, GRADED A+
ADLs - -activities of daily living
for a bed bath, you will need: - -bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry bag
bathing is an activity that can also provide a chance to observe any skin breakdown such as - -
tenderne...
1 NHA PCT PATIENT CARE REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS, GRADED A+
ADLs - ✅✅-activities of daily living
for a bed bath, you will need: - ✅✅-bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry bag
bathing is an activity that can also provide a chance to observe any skin breakdown such as - ✅✅-
tenderness, redness, warm in any area of bony prominence
supplies necessary for a bath - ✅✅-bath towel, washcloth, skin cleanser, gown, body lotion, powder,
and deodorant
for a bed bath the supplies needed - ✅✅-a bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry bag
a ____________________ can be helpful if a patient becomes fatigued or unsteady - ✅✅-shower chair
when bathing patients - ✅✅-a complete bed bath is not done everyday
how does a patient check the water temperature? - ✅✅-use back of hand
the bath water should be at for a warm temperature - ✅✅-37* to 46* C (98.6* to 115* F)
most routine baths are at what temperature? - ✅✅-40.5* to 43.3* C (105* to 110* F)
for privacy for a bath keep - ✅✅-the patient's room door closes, pull curtain in a shared space, and
keep the patient's body covered with a bath blanket
, a ______________ should be in close reach, especially if patient is alone in the shower - ✅✅-call light
during bed baths, keep the bed rail on the _____________ side to ensure the patient does not roll off
the bed. - ✅✅-opposite
Ensure ____ sites and ___________________ are protected from moisture, which could lead to
infection. - ✅✅-IV; surgical incisions
wash the patient from - ✅✅-cleanest to dirtiest areas to prevent contamination
when washing patient use - ✅✅-long firm strokes to stimulate circulation
do not rub the skin vigorously with the towel when drying patient, instead - ✅✅-pat dry
a partial bath consists of cleansing the patient's - ✅✅-face, neck, hands, back, armpits, buttocks, and
perineal area
perineal - ✅✅-genital and anal areas
for perineal care was from - ✅✅-anterior to posterior (front to back)
never raise the drainage bag higher than the - ✅✅-patient's bladder
lifting the patients drainage bag higher than the patient's bladder can cause - ✅✅-contaminated urine
to drain back into the bladder, leading to infection
when cleaning a perineal area with a catheter, cleanse the area with - ✅✅-soap and water or
prescribed microbicidal ointment at the catheter insertion site
catheter care is done - ✅✅-2x daily
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