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RNSG 1105 Intro to Nursing Skills I Module 6 Questions With Complete Solutions
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RNSG 1105 Intro to Nursing Skills I Module 6 QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
are nurses allowed to cut a patient's toenails? How would the
nurse teach the patient's or patient's family to cut toenails? Why?
Correct Answer No. Trim nails straight across when using nail
clippers and use nail filer if needed. It is the safest method to
prevent pain or injury to nail bed. If pt has peripheral vascular
disease or diabetes they may need to be referred to the podiatrist.
How do you care for hair that is matted and tangled? Correct
Answer Frequent brushing and combing helps keep hair from
getting matted and tangled.
How do you clean the perineal area if the patient has a catheter?
Correct Answer 1. wear gloves when providing care
2. clean perineal area especially around meatus daily and after
each bowel movement
3. start at the urethra opening and clean outward
4. encourage 3000 mL of fluid a day unless contraindicated to
prevent infections
How do you prepare the male face prior to shaving? Correct
Answer -Place warm cloth on face prior to shaving to soften the
hair, apply shaving cream or soap lather onto warm moist skin,
keeping the skin taut shave in the direction of hair growth.
*Usually offer to shave pt prior to starting a bath*
How does the nurse decide on the type of bed made? Correct
Answer Depends on if the bed is going to be occupied by the
patient or not.
, A made up closed bed is for when a patient is going to up and
out of bed most of the day. An open bed is made when someone
is going to be getting into bed
How does the nurse maintain proper body mechanics when
making a bed? Correct Answer -Keep bed at comfortable
working height
-Keep center of gravity low by bending knees
-Use the stronger arm and leg muscles instead of back
-Tighten abdominal and gluteal muscles
-Keep your back straight
-Point feet in direction of movement
-Avoid twisting the body
How does the nurse provide denture care? Correct Answer -
W/gloves on use cloth or gauze to grasp dentures to remove
from mouth as they can be slippery w/gloves on
-Carry to sink in container so they don't slip out of hands and
fall and break on floor
-Hold them over a sink lined w/a washcloth so not to damage
them
-Brush dentures using short stroke w/toothbrush as you would
brush normal teeth
How is eye care different for the unconscious patient? Correct
Answer Pt's eyes that can't close due to being unconscious can
cause the eyes to dry out and cause cornea damage.
Artificial tear solution is used or normal saline every 4 hours to
lubricate the eyes to prevent corneal ulceration. Use eye patch or
tape eyes closed during sleep.
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