NURS 226 Midterm Exam – Nursing Leadership & Management Practice
Questions and Study Guide
complete bed bath - correct answer ✔✔bath administered to totally dependent patient in bed
head to toe cleaning. and. linen and gown change
partial bed bath - correct answer ✔✔consists of bathing only body parts that would cause
discomfort if left unbathed (hands, face, axillae, & perineal area). Includes washing back and
giving back rub. Partials are given to those unable to reach all body parts.
assist bath - correct answer ✔✔the nurse helps the patient with areas that may be difficult to
reach, such as the back, feet, and legs.
sponge bath - correct answer ✔✔Involves bathing from a bath basin or sink with the client
sitting in a chair. Client is able to perform a portion of the bath independently. Assistance is
needed for hard-to- reach areas.
bag bath - correct answer ✔✔use premoistened wipes from a bg
do not need to rinse
CHG bath - correct answer ✔✔antimicrobial bath wipe is used to decrease the frequency of
hospital-acquired infections on skin, invasive lines, and catheters
can only be used on superficial surfaces
sitz bath - correct answer ✔✔spray disinfectant while sitting on the toilet
after gyneocologcal or rectal surgery
, medicated bath - correct answer ✔✔medicated soap is used instead of regular soap if the
patient needs It
vigorous rubbing during bathing - correct answer ✔✔increases HR/BP and. create skin tears.
too. cold water - correct answer ✔✔can decrease circulation
too hot water - correct answer ✔✔can dry. out skin.
why. use moisturizer after bathing - correct answer ✔✔prevents skin cracking and. reduces risk
of infection
back rub benefits - correct answer ✔✔can relax the patient and decrease. pain perception
back rub restrictions - correct answer ✔✔patients with open wounds, burns, incisions, rub
fractures, or cardiac disryhtmias
hot. skin - correct answer ✔✔can indicate infection
cold skin - correct answer ✔✔can indicate decreased perfusion
cotton/wool socks - correct answer ✔✔breathable and doesn't trap moisture
reduces risk of. fungal infection
anti embolism socks - correct answer ✔✔reduces edema and helps circulation
measured on biggest part. of. the calf or thigh
Questions and Study Guide
complete bed bath - correct answer ✔✔bath administered to totally dependent patient in bed
head to toe cleaning. and. linen and gown change
partial bed bath - correct answer ✔✔consists of bathing only body parts that would cause
discomfort if left unbathed (hands, face, axillae, & perineal area). Includes washing back and
giving back rub. Partials are given to those unable to reach all body parts.
assist bath - correct answer ✔✔the nurse helps the patient with areas that may be difficult to
reach, such as the back, feet, and legs.
sponge bath - correct answer ✔✔Involves bathing from a bath basin or sink with the client
sitting in a chair. Client is able to perform a portion of the bath independently. Assistance is
needed for hard-to- reach areas.
bag bath - correct answer ✔✔use premoistened wipes from a bg
do not need to rinse
CHG bath - correct answer ✔✔antimicrobial bath wipe is used to decrease the frequency of
hospital-acquired infections on skin, invasive lines, and catheters
can only be used on superficial surfaces
sitz bath - correct answer ✔✔spray disinfectant while sitting on the toilet
after gyneocologcal or rectal surgery
, medicated bath - correct answer ✔✔medicated soap is used instead of regular soap if the
patient needs It
vigorous rubbing during bathing - correct answer ✔✔increases HR/BP and. create skin tears.
too. cold water - correct answer ✔✔can decrease circulation
too hot water - correct answer ✔✔can dry. out skin.
why. use moisturizer after bathing - correct answer ✔✔prevents skin cracking and. reduces risk
of infection
back rub benefits - correct answer ✔✔can relax the patient and decrease. pain perception
back rub restrictions - correct answer ✔✔patients with open wounds, burns, incisions, rub
fractures, or cardiac disryhtmias
hot. skin - correct answer ✔✔can indicate infection
cold skin - correct answer ✔✔can indicate decreased perfusion
cotton/wool socks - correct answer ✔✔breathable and doesn't trap moisture
reduces risk of. fungal infection
anti embolism socks - correct answer ✔✔reduces edema and helps circulation
measured on biggest part. of. the calf or thigh
