NR 224 Fundamentals: Skills of Nursing
- Hygiene (QUESTIONS) latest update
2025-2026 with correct and verified
answers- Chamberlain University
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would receive the highest
priority to receive his or her bath first?
A. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from surgery and is experiencing
pain at a level of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
B. A patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and can help him
C. A patient who is experiencing frequent incontinent diarrheal stools
D. A patient who has just returned from diagnostic testing and complains of being very
fatigued - correct answer C
During bathing your patient experiences shortness of breath and labored breathing
with a respiratory rate of 30. The bed is in a flat position. You change the bed position
to:
A. Trendelenburg's.
B. Reverse Trendelenburg's.
C. Fowler's.
D. Semi-Fowler's. - correct answer C
A nurse caring for a male patient observes the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
performing perineal care. Which of the following observed actions indicates a need for
further teaching for the NAP? The NAP:
, NR 224 Fundamentals: Skills of Nursing
- Hygiene (QUESTIONS) latest update
2025-2026 with correct and verified
answers- Chamberlain University
A. Used clean gloves.
B. Did not retract the foreskin before cleansing.
C. Used the clean portion of washcloth for each cleansing wipe.
D. Used a circular motion to cleanse from urinary meatus outward. - correct answer B
A nurse teaching a family member caregiver how to bathe the patient explains the
importance of using long strokes on the patient's extremities, moving from distal to
proximal. Which explanation does the nurse include? Long strokes moving from distal
to proximal are used to:
A. Decrease the chance of infection.
B. Help remove dry, flaky skin.
C. Prevent skin trauma.
D. Stimulate venous return. - correct answer D
Which of the following actions would best help prevent skin breakdown in a patient
who is incontinent of stools and very weak and drowsy?
A. Checking frequently for soiling
B. Washing the perineal area with strong soap and water
C. Placing the call light within easy reach
- Hygiene (QUESTIONS) latest update
2025-2026 with correct and verified
answers- Chamberlain University
While planning morning care, which of the following patients would receive the highest
priority to receive his or her bath first?
A. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from surgery and is experiencing
pain at a level of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10
B. A patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and can help him
C. A patient who is experiencing frequent incontinent diarrheal stools
D. A patient who has just returned from diagnostic testing and complains of being very
fatigued - correct answer C
During bathing your patient experiences shortness of breath and labored breathing
with a respiratory rate of 30. The bed is in a flat position. You change the bed position
to:
A. Trendelenburg's.
B. Reverse Trendelenburg's.
C. Fowler's.
D. Semi-Fowler's. - correct answer C
A nurse caring for a male patient observes the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)
performing perineal care. Which of the following observed actions indicates a need for
further teaching for the NAP? The NAP:
, NR 224 Fundamentals: Skills of Nursing
- Hygiene (QUESTIONS) latest update
2025-2026 with correct and verified
answers- Chamberlain University
A. Used clean gloves.
B. Did not retract the foreskin before cleansing.
C. Used the clean portion of washcloth for each cleansing wipe.
D. Used a circular motion to cleanse from urinary meatus outward. - correct answer B
A nurse teaching a family member caregiver how to bathe the patient explains the
importance of using long strokes on the patient's extremities, moving from distal to
proximal. Which explanation does the nurse include? Long strokes moving from distal
to proximal are used to:
A. Decrease the chance of infection.
B. Help remove dry, flaky skin.
C. Prevent skin trauma.
D. Stimulate venous return. - correct answer D
Which of the following actions would best help prevent skin breakdown in a patient
who is incontinent of stools and very weak and drowsy?
A. Checking frequently for soiling
B. Washing the perineal area with strong soap and water
C. Placing the call light within easy reach
