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RNSG 1105 Theory Test #2 Model 6- Learning Guide Questions With Complete Solutions
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RNSG 1105 Theory Test #2 Model 6- Learning GuideQuestions With 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, They could be cut down too far, or
cause/spread infection
-Teach family to file the nails straight across not rounded which
will cause an ingrown toenail
How do you care for hair that is matted and tangled? Correct
Answer -Divide hair into two sections, and gently start from the
scalp and brush down, Moistening the hair w/ water or an
alcohol-free detangle product
-Ask if hair can be braided
How do you clean the area if they have a catheter? Correct
Answer -Cleanse the area in order then:
-Cleanse the catheter by holding the catheter b/w finger and
thumb near the urethral opening and wiping gently from the
meatus outward w/ cloth in the other hand
How do you prepare the male face prior to shaving? Correct
Answer Place a warm cloth on face prior to shaving to soften
the hair
How does the nurse decide which hygiene bath to use? Correct
Answer Assessment of patient's physical abilities, health
problems, personal preferences, and the degree of hygiene
required
, How does the nurse maintain proper body mechanics when
making a bed? Correct Answer -Keep bed at 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 you back straight
-Point feet in direction of movement
-Avoid twisting the body
How does the nurse provide denture care? Correct Answer -
Ask patient whether dentures fit and if there are any gum or
mucous membrane tenderness or irritation
-Ask about preferences
-Determine if patient can self clean, or if help is needed
-Fill emesis basin w/ tepid water
-Hand hygiene and glove application
-If helping patient, remove dentures using a cloth or gauze
-place in basin
-Inspect oral cavity, paying attention to gums, tongue, and upper
palate
-Observe for lesions, plaques, and areas of irritation
-Clean inner mouth
-Take dentures to a sink that is lined with a cloth
-apply cleaning agent to brush and brush surfaces of dentures
-hold dentures close to water
-hold brush horizontally and use back-and-forth motion to clean
biting surfaces
-Use short strokes from top of denture to biting surfaces to clean
outer teeth surfaces
-Hold brush vertically and use short strokes to clean inner teeth
surfaces
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