2025/ 2026 Update) Fundamental
Concepts & Skills for Nursing Practice I
Review | Questions and Verified Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A+
Rules for hand washing - Answer--15-20 seconds
-hands lower than elbows
-firm rubbing circular motion
-remove jewelry
rules for baths - Answer--long firm strokes
-inspect skin
-persuasion
-stop if distress
-use distraction
-ask for help
complete bath - Answer-sponge bath
self help bath - Answer-patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet
partial bath - Answer-client washes everything;nurse washes back
, bag bath - Answer-Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a
no-rinse-required cleaning product.
towel bath - Answer-Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client
tub bath - Answer-A bath given in a tub.
independent - Answer-no bathing assistance needed
Semi-dependent - Answer-requires help from another person
moderately dependent - Answer-help from another person and/or device
totally dependent - Answer-not able to participate at all
foot care basics - Answer--nails cut straight across
-diabetics
-no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin
Oral care basics - Answer--no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel)
-mouth swab in water
-suction available
critical thinking-independence - Answer-think for yourself