NURS 221: Final exam
Concepts related hygiene, elimination, immobility - correct answer ✔-
infection control
- nutrition
- development
- functional ability
- cognition
- self care
- fluids and electrolytes
what to assess for before beginning with a patient's care - correct answer ✔-
what can the patient do independently?
- what will their medical/condition allow?
- what are their preferences and normal practices?
- what are their needs related to hygiene?
- who usually assists with their hygiene?
- what are their teaching needs?
- what else would be important to do at thus time?
what to do for early morning care - correct answer ✔- bathroom, urinal or
assistance to the bathroom
- washing hands and face
- oral care
- prepare for breakfast
, what to do for morning care (AM care) - correct answer ✔- bath, shower or
bed bath
- hair care and shaving
- oral care
- foot/nail care
- dressing in clothes or changing gown
- bed linen change
afternoon care - correct answer ✔- washing hands and face (to refresh)
- oral care
- elimination needs
- checking bed linens
HS or evening - correct answer ✔- washing face and hands
- oral care
- elimination needs
- changing into a new gown or bed clothes
- back massage
- straightening up area to reduce clutter
safe bathing temperature - correct answer ✔- 38 degrees to 43 degrees
Celsius
safe bathing temperature policy is there because - correct answer ✔-
standards are laid out to prevent harm to patients as a result of incorrect water
temp
- applies to all care settings/showers
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