NUR 3029: Fundamentals Potter/Perry Ch. 39 Hygiene
Questions With Complete Solutions
5 rights of hygienic care delegation Correct Answer Right...
1. Task
2. Circumstance
3. Person
4. Directions
5. Supervision
acne Correct Answer active inflammation of the sebaceous
glands accompanied by pimples
Adolescence Correct Answer Sebaceous glands become more
active, predisposing ___ to acne. Sweat glands become fully
functional during puberty. More frequent bathing and
shampooing also become necessary to reduce body odors and
eliminate oily hair.
Adults Correct Answer Cond. of skin depends on hygiene
practices and exposure to env. irritants. Normally skin is elastic,
well hydrated, firm, and smooth.
afternoon care Correct Answer includes washing the hands
and face, assisting with oral care, offering a bedpan or urinal,
and straightening bed linen.
Alopecia Correct Answer Alopecia occurs in all races.
Balding patches are in periphery of hair line. Hair becomes
brittle and broken
,alopecia Correct Answer Partial or complete loss of hair;
baldness.
apocrine gland Correct Answer One of the large, deep
exocrine glands located in the axillary, anal, genital, and
mammary areas of the body; secretes sweat that has a strong
odor.
Assess a client's physical and cognitive ability to perform basic
hygiene measures, include Correct Answer muscle strength,
flexibility and dexterity, balance, coordination, activity
tolerance, and ability to attend.
Assessment for lesions Correct Answer Type, color, size,
grouping, distribution, contour, consistency
Assessment of the feet and nails Correct Answer Skin
surfaces, lesions, dryness, inflammation, cracking
Assessment of the skin includes Correct Answer Color,
moisture (hydration), Temp., Texture, Edema, Lesions,
Thickness, Turgor
bag bath Correct Answer contains soft, nonwoven cotton
cloths that are pre-moistened in a solution of no-rinse surfactant,
a humectant to trap moisture, and an emollient. Easy, reduces
bathing time and pt. comfort.
Behind-the-ear (BTE) Correct Answer hooks around and
behind the ear and is connected to an ear mold, allows for fine
tuning, useful for clients with progressive hearing loss
, Brushing (how often) Correct Answer Thorough tooth
brushing at least 4 times a day is basic; obtain new brushes
every 3 months.
Buccal glands Correct Answer found in the mucosa lining the
cheeks and mouth, which maintain the hygiene and comfort of
oral tissues
Calluses Correct Answer Thickened portion of epidermis
consists of mass of horny, keratotic cells. Callus is usually flat,
painless, and found on undersurface of foot or on palm of hand.
caries Correct Answer Abnormal condition of a tooth,
characterized by decay.
cerumen Correct Answer A yellow, waxy substance produced
by sweat glands in the external ear canal. This is normal.
check frequently for soiling Correct Answer Which of the
following actions would best help prevent skin breakdown in a
patient who is incontinent of stools and very weak and drowsy?
chlorhexidine Correct Answer current evidence shows that
use of __ with oral hygiene reduces the risk for ventilator-
associated pneumonia
Clients with reduced sensation, vascular insufficiency, and
immobility are at greater risk for Correct Answer impaired
skin integrity
Questions With Complete Solutions
5 rights of hygienic care delegation Correct Answer Right...
1. Task
2. Circumstance
3. Person
4. Directions
5. Supervision
acne Correct Answer active inflammation of the sebaceous
glands accompanied by pimples
Adolescence Correct Answer Sebaceous glands become more
active, predisposing ___ to acne. Sweat glands become fully
functional during puberty. More frequent bathing and
shampooing also become necessary to reduce body odors and
eliminate oily hair.
Adults Correct Answer Cond. of skin depends on hygiene
practices and exposure to env. irritants. Normally skin is elastic,
well hydrated, firm, and smooth.
afternoon care Correct Answer includes washing the hands
and face, assisting with oral care, offering a bedpan or urinal,
and straightening bed linen.
Alopecia Correct Answer Alopecia occurs in all races.
Balding patches are in periphery of hair line. Hair becomes
brittle and broken
,alopecia Correct Answer Partial or complete loss of hair;
baldness.
apocrine gland Correct Answer One of the large, deep
exocrine glands located in the axillary, anal, genital, and
mammary areas of the body; secretes sweat that has a strong
odor.
Assess a client's physical and cognitive ability to perform basic
hygiene measures, include Correct Answer muscle strength,
flexibility and dexterity, balance, coordination, activity
tolerance, and ability to attend.
Assessment for lesions Correct Answer Type, color, size,
grouping, distribution, contour, consistency
Assessment of the feet and nails Correct Answer Skin
surfaces, lesions, dryness, inflammation, cracking
Assessment of the skin includes Correct Answer Color,
moisture (hydration), Temp., Texture, Edema, Lesions,
Thickness, Turgor
bag bath Correct Answer contains soft, nonwoven cotton
cloths that are pre-moistened in a solution of no-rinse surfactant,
a humectant to trap moisture, and an emollient. Easy, reduces
bathing time and pt. comfort.
Behind-the-ear (BTE) Correct Answer hooks around and
behind the ear and is connected to an ear mold, allows for fine
tuning, useful for clients with progressive hearing loss
, Brushing (how often) Correct Answer Thorough tooth
brushing at least 4 times a day is basic; obtain new brushes
every 3 months.
Buccal glands Correct Answer found in the mucosa lining the
cheeks and mouth, which maintain the hygiene and comfort of
oral tissues
Calluses Correct Answer Thickened portion of epidermis
consists of mass of horny, keratotic cells. Callus is usually flat,
painless, and found on undersurface of foot or on palm of hand.
caries Correct Answer Abnormal condition of a tooth,
characterized by decay.
cerumen Correct Answer A yellow, waxy substance produced
by sweat glands in the external ear canal. This is normal.
check frequently for soiling Correct Answer Which of the
following actions would best help prevent skin breakdown in a
patient who is incontinent of stools and very weak and drowsy?
chlorhexidine Correct Answer current evidence shows that
use of __ with oral hygiene reduces the risk for ventilator-
associated pneumonia
Clients with reduced sensation, vascular insufficiency, and
immobility are at greater risk for Correct Answer impaired
skin integrity
