NUR 215 Exam #2 Questions and
Answers
hygiene - Answer-Varies between clients health status and cultural practices.
bathing/ oral care/ nail care/ foot care/ peri care/ hair care/ shaving
Cultural influences on hygiene - Answer-Unique hygiene practices.. Be respectful and
observant of client's cultural needs
Oral care on alert patient - Answer-Brushing teeth/ flossing/ mouthwash/ denture care/
Oral care on Altered/ unconscious patient - Answer-Make sure Suction is available,
place pt. In a sideline position to decrease aspirations. Lemon-glycerin swabs should
not be used because it can dry the oral mucosa. Bite guards and padded tongue
depressors can be used to place inside of pt. mouth
Foot Care for traditional patient - Answer-Inspect feet regularly (lesions/ ulcers) dry
thoroughly with moisturizer(avoid between toes) clean socks/ closed toe shoes
foot care for diabetic patient - Answer-Cleaning and drying in between the toes, no
lotion, strictly file toenails, DO NOT CLIP TOENAILS-REFER TO PODIATRIST, check
feet for ulcers and wounds, wear closed toe shoes, avoid pedicures
Skin Care - Answer-Pat dry, bathing, massages, moisturizer
hair care - Answer-Brush/ comb, message scalp, stimulate circulation
Nail Care for traditional patient - Answer-Check for cracking/ clubbing/fungus cut nails
straight across
nail care for a diabetic patient - Answer-don't cut nails, use nail fileterm-9
Define comfort - Answer-No physical or emotional pain, calm, and peace
Ways Nurses Provide Comfort - Answer-creating an inviting environment, educating
patients, giving medications before pain begins, providing patient care, postive attitude
Components of Sensory Experience - Answer-Stimulus: Trigger that stimulates a
receptor. May be sound, taste, touch, and pain
Reception: Process of receiving stimuli from nerve endings in the skin and inside the
body. Ex. Thermoreceptors, proprioceptors, phototorecptors
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