321 Example Questions - Hygiene

normal saline

A client has been recently admitted to the hospital unit following a suspected stroke, and a family member states that the client's soft contact lenses are still in place. Which of the following solutions should the nurse use for the storage of the client's lenses after removal?

inflamed bites along the hairline

A client is admitted to the healthcare facility with a diagnosis of pediculosis capitis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in the client?

wash hair daily

A nurse is assessing a client during a health care camp. The nurse observes that the client has poor hygiene and an itchy, infected scalp. Which of the following should the nurse ask the client to do?

gingivitis

A nurse is assessing a client with dental problems including irritation, inflammation, and bleeding gums. The nurse recognizes that what condition may be contributing to these signs and symptoms?

self-care

Clients identified as ______ are capable of managing their personal hygiene independently once oriented to the bathroom.

complete care

Clients identified as ______ require nursing assistance with all aspects of personal hygiene. In additional to scheduled care, the nurse will offer care as needed

partial care

Clients identified as _______ most often receive morning care at the bedside, or seated near the sink in the bathroom. They usually require assistance with body areas that are difficult to reach.

normal saline solution

During morning care, the nurse notices a glasslike appearance to the client's eyes and prepares to perform eye care. What solution should the nurse use to perform basic eye care to remove the excessive secretions related to illness?

an elderly person with arthritis

For which of the following patients would the use of a flannelette blanket as a bottom sheet be recommended?

assess the client's safety

On the first postoperative day, the client is assisted to the bathroom. It is important for the nurse to do what?

partial

The nurse assists the client to the bathroom sink to perform morning care. The nurse observes the client wash his face, arms, abdomen, and legs. The nurse washes the client's back and rectal area and applies soap to the back. The client brushes his teeth and ambulates to a chair in his room with assistance. How will the nurse describe the morning care on the client's chart?

false

True/False: Older, continent patients who are hospitalized should receive a full bed bath with soap and water every day.

sitz

What type of bath is preferred to decrease the inflammation after rectal surgery?

Use special perineal skin cleaners and moisture barriers

Which of the following modifications to bathing should be implemented for a client who is incontinent?