Hygienic measure such as bed bath provides comfort to the patient.

Aside from comfort, the

following are the purposes of giving a bed bath except:

A. To provide an opportunity for nurse-patient interaction.

B. To help patient have some form of exercise.

C. Stimulates circulation and aids in elimination.

D. To protect the bed from soiling.

Before performing the bed bath for the patient, what is the very 1st thing that the nurse must do?

A. Do an Assessment and check for the skin integrity.

B. Arrange all the needed materials for the bed bath and make sure that it is complete.

C. Provide Patient’s privacy by putting a bed screen or closing the window or the door.

D. Identify the patient, introduce yourself and inform patient about the procedure..

To avoid the patient from chilling, what is the most effective way that the nurse must do?

A. Expose only the upper part of the patient body and leave the lower half with blanket.

B. Educate the patient about the procedure to gain cooperation and trust.

C. Expose, wash, rinse and dry only a part of the body at one time.

D. Use only Tap water in bathing the patient.

To avoid over reaching and muscle strain while doing the bed bath procedure, we must:

A. Assist the patient to side of the bed before starting.

B. Clean first the side of the body part of the patient near you then go to the other side of
the bed to clean the other.

C. Clean only the body part that you can reach.

D. Let the patient wash the part that you can’t reach.

In the procedure, “Wrap the wash cloth around the palm and fingers to form a mitten.” What is
the rationale for this?

A. To prevent it from dragging on the patient’s skin.

B. To make it easier for you to soap the washcloth.

C. To make it look beautiful and neat.

D. To compress the washcloth and be easier to hold it.

To prevent patient from scalding, the best thing we must do is to check the temperature of the
water. How can we do this?

A. Touch the outside part of the basin to feel the water temperature.

B. Use your fingers to feel the water temperature in the basin.

C. Use the inner aspect of your arm to feel the water temperature.

D. Use your thumb to feel the temperature of the water.

When washing the patient’s extremities why do we need to put towel under it?

A. To avoid patient from getting hurt

B. To make the patient comfortable

C. To prevent bruise on the patient’s skin

D. To easily dry the patient’s skin and prevent bed from being wet.

Bed shampoo gives a refreshing feeling to the patient. Before starting the procedure what is the
best thing that we need to consider?

A. Perform handwashing

B. Make sure the procedure is ordered by the physician

C. Screen the bed of the patient.

D. Gather all the materials needed

D. Use several layers of bath towel to protect the bed.

Bed pan is offered to the patient when?

A. Before washing the perineal area of the patient.

B. After the bed bath Procedure.

C. Before the Bed Bath procedure.

D. After changing the bed sheet.

This kind of bed bath uses cold water and has therapeutic effect specifically to reduce fever.

A. hygienic bath

B. Tepid sponge bath

C. Sitz bath
In bed shampoo, before wetting the hair of the patient we must:

A. Comb the hair first

B. Apply Shampoo First

C. Apply Oil first

D. Apply conditioner first

The following is the Materials/ equipment in oral hygiene:

A. toothbrush, toothpaste, glass of water, Kelly pad, towel, kidney basin

B. toothbrush, toothpaste, cotton balls, glass of water, towel, kidney basin

C. toothbrush, toothpaste, pail, glass of water, towel, kidney basin

D. toothbrush, toothpaste, glass of water, towel, kidney basin, floss

To avoid the bed from being soiled and wet we must:

A. Remove the bed sheet

B. Assist the patient to hang its head on the bed to wash it easily

C. Use a Rubber mat or Kelly pad to allow free fall of water to the pail.

D. Alcohol sponge bath

Before leaving the patient’s room after the procedure it is important to:

A. Do hand washing

B. Introduce yourself to the patient

C. Let the patient eat

D. Do after care and make patient comfortable

When performing a bed bath why do we need to wear gloves?

A. To protect ourselves from the body discharge of the patient that may come in contact
with our skin

B. To prevent cross contamination

C. To prevent soiling our hands that may cause infection

D. All of the above

In cleaning the eye of the patient, why do we need to start from the inner cantus of the eye?

A. To prevent cross contamination of the eye

B. To clean it properly and remove the dirt from the eye

C. It is artistic in that way

D. So the patient won’t get hurt

Oral care is part of the daily hygiene and to have a special care to the mouth. What is the
purpose of oral care?

A. To cleanse the mouth and keep its mucous membrane in good condition

B. To prevent the formation of sores

C. To prevent halitosis

D. All of the above

In cleaning the dentures of the patient here are some considerations except:

A. Have an extra care not to damage it.

B. store it in opaque container soak in water

C. Brush it thoroughly while inside the mouth of the patient

D. Never allow it to dry to prevent discoloration

What is the purpose of placing a towel across the patient’s chest before oral care?

A. To prevent the patient from getting wet

B. use to dry the dentures of the patient

C. It is where the kidney basin is being place

D. It is where the patient spit out water to rinse the mouth

When performing oral care to unconscious patient it is important to:

A. turn the patients head to one side, when face slightly downward

B. brush the teeth thoroughly

C. Wipe the dry mouth thoroughly.

D. None of the above

The arrangement of the linen in unoccupied bed making is:

A. Bottom sheet, drawsheet, pillowcase, rubber sheet, top sheet

B. top sheet, bottom sheet, drawsheet, rubber sheet, pillowcase

C. bottom sheet, rubber sheet, draw sheet, top sheet, pillow case

D. None of the above

These are the important consideration to that the nurse must observe in doing the bed making
except:

A. Never place the soiled linen on the floor to prevent accident

B. Use proper body mechanics to prevent over reaching and stretching the muscles

C. Use small muscle rather than big muscle specially when carrying something
heavy.

D. Inform and educate patient about the procedure to gain cooperation.

It is a type of bed that usually made for the incoming post operative patient.

A. Open Bed with kidney basin

B. Closed Bed with thick blanket

C. Surgical Bed

D. Open Bed with towel

When the bed was usually changed?

A. Usually after client’s bath

B. Client is sitting in chair

C. Out of room for tests

D. All of the above

1. An elderly client,Zorro 84 years old, is unconscious. Assessment of the mouth reveals excessive
dry ness and presence of sores. Which of the following is BEST to use for oral care?
A. Lemon glycerine C. Mineral oil
B. Hydrogen peroxide D. Normal saline solution

2. When performing oral care to an unconscious client, which of the following is a special
consideration to prevent aspiration of fluids into the lungs?

A. Put the client on a sidelying position with head of bed lowered

B. Keep the client dry by placing towel under the chin
C. Wash hands and observe appropriate infection control
 D. Clean mouth with oral swabs in a careful and an orderly progression

3. The advantages of oral care for a client include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. Decreases bacteria in the mouth and teeth

B. Reduces need to use commercial mouthwash w/c irritate the buccal mucosa
C. Improves client’s appearance and self-confidence
D. Improves appetite and taste of food

4. A possible problem while providing oral care to unconscious clients is the risk of fluid aspiration to
lungs. This can be avoided by:

A.Cleaning teeth and mouth with cotton swabs soaked with normal saline
B.Swabbing the inside of the cheeks and lips, tongue and gums with dry cotton swabs.
C.Use fingers wrapped with wet cotton washcloth to rub inside the cheeks, tongue, lips and gums.
D.Suctioning as needed while cleaning the buccal cavity.

Situation - Nurse Paul is giving instructions to Jehan, the daughter of a comatose patient, to give a sponge
bath and oral care.

5. While Doris is doing the sponge bath, what action of Doris needs correction?

A.Answering the phone while wearing gloves used for sponge bath
B.Rolling the patient like a dog to back rub
C.Lining the rubber mat with bed sheet as incontinence pad for the patient
D.Turning the patient on the left side with slightly elevated

6. The nurse observes that the client is performing improper brushing of teeth in a wrong angle, what
angle should be:

A. 90 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 10 degrees
D. 360 degrees

ENUMERATION:

1-4. Purpose of Oral Care

1. To remove food particles from around and between the teeth.

2. To remove dental plaque.

3. To enhance the client’s feelings of well being.

4. To prevent sordes and infection of the oral tissues.

5-8. Causes of Oral Problems

5. Poor oral hygiene
6. Presence of acid-producing bacteria
7. Little protective fluoride incorporated into the enamel of the teeth
8. Passing of bacteria through kissing or sharing eating utensils

9-10. Purpose of Back Massage

9. To promote physical and mental relaxation

10. To relieve muscle tension

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