Complete Test Bank Chapter 12 Personal Care of the Client

Chapter 12

Personal Care of the Client

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the bath procedure, other personal care is given which includes:

A) care of hair

B) care of teeth

C) care of nails

D) range-of-motion exercises

LO#3-Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

2. Your client will be most likely to require special mouth care if

A) the client can't get out of bed.

B) the client is receiving an IV.

C) the client drinks lots of fluids.

D) the client is unconscious.

LO#2-Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and

promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

3. To protect the client's dentures

A) leave them uncovered in the bedside table.

B) store them in a denture cup with cool water, mouthwash, or denture solution.

C) use hot water to clean dentures.

D) use a heavy stream of water and toothpaste.

LO#2-Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

4. Perineal care means to wash the area

A) of the genitals and the anus.

B) of the buttocks.

C) from the shoulder to the waist.

D) under the arms.

LO#4-Discuss the delivery of perineal care for male and female clients to minimize infection risk.

5. When giving a tub bath, dry the client while he/she is

A) sitting on a towel-covered chair.

B) standing in the tub.

C) standing on the floor towel.

D) any of the above

LO#3-Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

6. The early morning care includes:

A) offering the bedpan or urinal or assisting the client to the bathroom.

B) helping with vacuuming

C) foot care and toe nail clipping

D) washing the client's clothes

LO#3-Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

7. Important observation(s) that should be recorded and reported relating to client's bowel elimination are

A) change in the color of stool.

B) constipation or diarrhea.

C) complaints of pain related to bowel movement.

D) all of the above

LO#10-Discuss how to assist a client with elimination needs using a bedpan or urinal.

8. When you are giving oral hygiene to an unconscious client, the client's head should be positioned in which direction for client safety?

A) turned to the side, facing you

B) tilted forward

C) tilted backward

D) turned to the side, facing away from you

LO#2-Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

9. Oral hygiene:

A) does not influence a client’s appetite

B) requires the personal care provider to wear gloves

C) cut the client’s mouth

D) is performed periodically

LO#2- Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

10. When flossing your client’s teeth, you should:

A) Use a 12- to 14-inch piece of dental floss

B) Wear a gown

C) Wrap the floss around your ring fingers

D) Gently insert the floss into the gum

LO#2- Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

11. When shaving a client's beard, you should shave in which direction to avoid ingrown hairs?

A) opposite direction in which the hairs grow

B) across the pattern of growth

C) in the same direction that the hairs grow

D) any of the above

LO#9- Consider client safety, religious, and cultural factors when assisting a client with shaving.

12. When a client who needs to use a bedpan is unable to raise his/her buttocks

A) use a mechanical client lift

B) turn the client on his/her side and place the bedpan over his/her buttocks, then turn his/her back onto the bedpan

C) have another nursing assistant help you lift the client

D) let him/her dirty the bed and then change the linen.

LO#10- Discuss how to assist a client with elimination needs using a bedpan or urinal.

13. P.M. care includes:

A) providing an opportunity for client to empty their bladder on the toilet or in a bedpan/urinal

B) assisting with oral hygiene

C) washing face and hands

D) all of the above

14. When providing oral care to an unconscious client, which of the following steps comes

first?

A) Raise the head of the bed

B) Assemble equipment

C) Inform the client that you are going to clean his/her mouth

D) Wash your hands and put gloves on

LO#2-Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

15. For a safe, complete bed bath, the water temperature should be

A) warm

B) room temperature

C) lukewarm

D) hot

LO#3-Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

16. Perineal care is always done

A) anterior to posterior in women only

B) anterior to posterior to minimize the risk of infection

C) posterior to anterior in men only

D) in a side-to-side cleansing motion

LO#4- Discuss the delivery of perineal care for male and female clients to minimize infection risk.

17. After using a bedpan, the personal care provider should:

A) leave the bedpan uncovered

B) leave curtain open

C) place the bedpan on the floor

D) Flush contents as quickly as possible.

LO#10- Discuss how to assist a client with elimination needs using a bedpan or urinal.

18. Reasons for giving a backrub include:

A) to improve the client's circulation

B) to encourage position change to minimize skin breakdown

C) to relax the client.

D) all of the above

LO#6-Explain the correct technique for giving a back rub.

19. Which statement about nail care is NOT accurate?

A) Always obtain instructions and permission from your supervisor.

B) A lack of nail and foot care can result in an infection.

C) Routine and proper foot care helps prevent foot odor.

D) Fingernails are always cut at sharp angles.

LO#5- Describe the personal care provider’s role in assisting clients with hand, foot, and nail care.

20. Documentation of care is required for the following reason:

A) to ensure the personal care provider is working

B) to ensure the exact same care is performed on the client each day

C) it is a legal requirement

D) so the client’s family can see the client is taken care of

LO#1-Explain the importance of recording a client’s personal care accurately on the flowsheet.

21. A flowsheet:

A) is completed each week by the personal care provider

B) allows certain activities to be checked off as the activities are performed

C) is a narrative record of client care

D) is rarely used in health-care facilities

LO#1-Explain the importance of recording a client’s personal care accurately on the flowsheet.

22. When a client has poor circulation:

A) the delivery of oxygen and nutrients are impaired

B) correct foot and nail care will not help them

C) the nurse will attend to the client

D) the personal care provider may cut the client’s nails routinely

LO#5-Describe the personal care provider’s role in assisting clients with hand, foot, and nail care.

23. When administering a back rub, the personal care provider should:

A) rub bony areas if they are reddened

B) exert light pressure as you stroke upward from the buttocks toward the shoulders

C) use firm pressure as you stroke downward from the shoulders to the buttocks

D) use circular motions on each bony area

LO#6-Explain the correct technique for giving a back rub.

24. The side of the client with an intravenous (IV) infusing into one of his arms is known as:

A) the IV side

B) the unaffected side

C) the affected side

D) the artificial side

LO#7-Explain when to change a client’s clothing, and adapt the procedures for helping clients to dress and undress when they are affected by weakness or paralysis.

25. When you assist a client to undress or dress, the personal care provider should:

A) promote the client’s dependence

B) expose the client for ease

C) cover the client

D) ensure the client is wearing their regular clothes

LO#7-Explain when to change a client’s clothing, and adapt the procedures for helping clients to dress and undress when they are affected by weakness or paralysis.

26. When providing hair-care to a client, the personal care provider should:

A) ensure both bed side-rails are lowered

B) ensure the bed brakes are locked

C) always ensure the bed side-rail is lowered on the side you are working

D) ensure the front bed brakes are locked

LO#8-Explain hair-care procedures.

27. When washing a client’s hair, the water temperature should be:

A) 44º Celsius

B) 45º Celsius
C) 48º Celsius
D) 46º Celsius

LO#8-Explain hair-care procedures.

28. For a client who follows the tenets of their religion and therefore does not shave their beard, the personal care provider should recognize that:

A) shaving is an important part of personal hygiene

B) the client will wish to shave themselves

C) the personal care provider needs to follow this code of conduct

D) this client will likely not need to keep their hair covered

LO#9-Consider client safety, religious, and cultural factors when assisting a client with shaving.

True/False Questions

1. Some cultures believe it is inappropriate for a caregiver to provide perineal care to or

bathe a client of the opposite sex.

LO#4- Discuss the delivery of perineal care for male and female clients to minimize infection risk.

2. Activities of daily living include toileting, washing, and eating.

LO#1- Explain the importance of recording a client’s personal care accurately on the flowsheet.

3. A client taking a partial bed bath should wash only the face and arms.

LO#3-Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

4. A backrub may be given for relaxing a very restless client.

LO#6-Explain the correct technique for giving a back rub.

5. When giving personal care to the client, follow a strict time schedule to make sure

every client is treated exactly the same.

LO#3- Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

6. When giving female perineal care, the personal care provider should cleanse vulva from anus towards pubis.

LO#4- Discuss the delivery of perineal care for male and female clients to minimize infection risk.

7. Providing hair care is a frivolous activity and does NOT promote health.

LO#8- Explain hair-care procedures.

8. Bathing a client is done to eliminate body odor, stimulate circulation, and to relax the

client.

LO#3-Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

9. Every client must have a bath every day.

LO#3-Adapt the procedures for a complete bed bath, partial bed bath, tub bath, or shower to the unique needs of each client.

10. When performing foot care, air drying between the toes is preferred.

LO#5-Describe the personal care provider’s role in assisting clients with hand, foot, and nail care.

11. When a client who needs to remove his/her pants is unable to assist, cut them off.

LO#7- Explain when to change a client’s clothing, and adapt the procedures for helping clients to dress and undress when they are affected by weakness or paralysis.

12. Placing a check mark or initial next to an activity that has been completed serves as a communication tool for other members of the health-care team.

LO#1- Explain the importance of recording a client’s personal care accurately on the flowsheet.

13. Ensuring the client’s mouth, gums, and teeth are kept clean can optimize the client’s health.

LO#2-Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

14. Clients who are NPO (receiving no food or drink by mouth) or unconscious need oral care less frequently.

LO#2-Describe oral hygiene techniques and denture care to optimize hygiene and promote safety for conscious and unconscious clients.

15. For clients with poor circulation due to health issues such as cardiovascular disorder or diabetes, incorrect foot and nail care can actually increase the risk of infection and other complications.

LO#5-Describe the personal care provider’s role in assisting clients with hand, foot, and nail care.

16. When administering a back rub to a client, the personal care provider can give a deep muscle massage and may squeeze the muscles or the tissue around the neck.

LO#6-Explain the correct technique for giving a back rub.

17. When helping a client to remove clothing, you should help the client remove

clothing from the affected side first.

LO#7- Explain when to change a client’s clothing, and adapt the procedures for helping clients to dress and undress when they are affected by weakness or paralysis.

18. When washing a client’s hair, the personal care provider should firstly brush the client’s hair thoroughly.

LO#8- Explain hair-care procedures.

19. Clients who are taking anticoagulant medication (blood thinners) such as warfarin, heparin, or aspirin may be shaved with a dull razor.

LO#9- Consider client safety, religious, and cultural factors when assisting a client with shaving.

20. Prior to shaving a client, the personal care provider will moisten a washcloth with the warm water and apply to the client’s cheeks and chin for a couple of minutes.

LO#9- Consider client safety, religious, and cultural factors when assisting a client with shaving.

21. A slipper pan is used for clients whose movements are greatly restricted by illness or injury.

LO#10- Discuss how to assist a client with elimination needs using a bedpan or urinal.

22. As the personal care provider, your choice of the proper method to place the bedpan

beneath the client’s buttocks will be determined by the client’s physical condition and ability to assist.

LO#10- Discuss how to assist a client with elimination needs using a bedpan or urinal.