Hygiene exam questions and answers
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of a skin infection about the function of the skin in the body. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
"The skin contains Langerhans cells that kill pathogens."
A nurse is discussing ...
Hygiene exam questions and answers
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of a skin infection about the function of the skin
in the body. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
"The skin contains Langerhans cells that kill pathogens."
A nurse is discussing health promotion programs with a client. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
Health promotion programs emphasize behavior changes in relation to prevention of illness.
A nurse is caring for a client who practices a religion the nurse is not familiar with. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take
Discuss with the client their individual perspective on health and illness.
A charge nurse is reviewing oral care and hygiene practices with another nurse for a client who has
glaucoma. Which of the following information should the charge nurse include?
The nurse should educate the client and caregivers about the importance of routine dental visits to
maintain oral health.
A nurse is performing a bed bath for a client. Which of the following should the nurse remember
when preparing to bathe the client?
Washing the client in bed is less effective than taking a shower.
A nurse is teaching the importance of handwashing to a client. Which of the following statements
should the nurse make about hand hygiene in a health care setting?
"Effective handwashing can decrease hospital infection rates."
A nurse is reviewing handwashing skills with a newly licensed nurse. In which order should the nurse
plan to perform this task using soap and water? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing
them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Wet hands with warm water is the first step.
Apply the amount of soap recommended by the manufacture
Rub hands together vigorously for at least 15 seconds is the third step.
Rinse hands with water
Use a disposable towel to dry
Use a towel to turn off the faucet
A nurse is reviewing oral hygiene practices with an assistive personnel. Which of the following should
the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A fluoride mouthwash should be used to promote oral health.
The teeth should be brushed twice daily for 2 min.
Poor oral hygiene can lead to gingivitis.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush for brushing the teeth.
A nurse is discussing the role of tooth enamel with a client. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the discussion?
Enamel protects the teeth from pathogens.
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