NSG 122 - HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 122
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM 4 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
Purposes of Bathing - ANS ✓• Cleanses the skin• Acts as a skin conditioner•
Helps to relax a person
• Promotes circulation
• Serves as musculoskeletal exercise
• Stimulates the rate and depth of respirations
• Promotes comfort through muscle relaxation and skin stimulation
• Provides person with sensory input
• Helps improve self-image• Strengthens nurse-patient relationship
Providing a Bed Bath - ANS ✓• Provide articles for bathing on overbed table or
bedside stand.
• Provide privacy for patient.
• Remove top linens and replace with bath blanket
.• Place cosmetics in convenient place
• Assist patients who cannot bathe themselves completely.
Physical Assessment of Oral Cavity - ANS ✓• Observe for oral problems
.• Dental caries
• Periodontal disease
• Other oral problems
• Identify actual or potential oral problems that nurses can treat.
• Identify appropriate nursing measures.
• Carry out the care plan.
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Which gum disease manifests as a marked inflammation of the gums that
also involves a degeneration of the dental tissues and bone? - ANS ✓Answer:
Periodontitis
Rationale: Gingivitis and periodontitis both involve inflammation of the gums,
but periodontitis also affects the dental periosteum and bone.
Administering Oral Hygiene - ANS ✓Moistening the mouth
Cleaning the mouth
Caring for dentures
Toothbrushing and flossing
Using mouthwashes
Which oral problem involves an ulceration of the lips usually caused by
vitamin B complex deficiencies? - ANS ✓Answer:Cheilosis Rationale: Cheilosis
is an ulceration of the lips (reddened fissures at the angles of the mouth).
Care of the Eyes - ANS ✓Clean from inner to outer canthus with wet, warm
cloth, cotton ball, or compress.
Use artificial tear solution or normal saline every 4 hours if blink reflex is absent.
Care for eyeglasses, contact lens, or artificial eye if indicated.
Ear and Nose Care - ANS ✓Wash external ear with washcloth-covered finger; do
not use cotton-tipped swabs.
• Perform hearing aid teaching and care if indicated
.• Cleansing of hearing aids should be done with mild soap and water
• Clean nose by having patient blow it if both nares are patent
.• Remove crusted secretions around nose by applying warm, moist compress.
Providing Hair Care - ANS ✓• Identify patient's usual hair and scalp care
practices and styling preferences.
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• Note any history of hair or scalp problems such as dandruff, hair loss, or
baldness.
• Treat any infestations, such as pediculosis and ticks
.• Groom and shampoo hair
.• Care for beards and mustaches
.• Assist with unwanted hair removal.
Tell whether the following statement is true or false.Pediculosis (lice) can
be spread directly by contact with the infested areas or indirectly through
contact with clothing, bed linen, brushes, or combs. - ANS ✓TRUE
Rationale: Pediculosis (lice) can be spread directly by contact with the infested
areas or indirectly through contact with clothing, bed linen, brushes, or combs
Nail and Foot Care - ANS ✓• Assess nails for color and shape, intactness and
cleanness, and tenderness.
• Check for history of nail or foot problems
.• Soak nails and feet and assist with cleaning and trimming nails (if not
contraindicated).
• Massage the feet to promote relaxation and comfort
.• Provide diabetic foot care if indicated
.• Diabetics will require assistance with foot nail care due to possible loss of
sensation
.• Seek Podiatrist to assist with cutting toenails to prevent ingrown toenails
Perineal and Vaginal Care - ANS ✓• Assess for perineal or vaginal problems
and related treatments
.• Perform a physical assessment of male and female genitalia.
• Perform perineal care in matter-of-fact and dignified manner according to
procedure
.• Cleanse vaginal area with plain soap and water.• Perineal care in females
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• Should be perform washing the pubic area toward the anal area (front to back
Tell whether the following statement is true or false.Monthly douching is
recommended to control odor in the perineal area. - ANS ✓Answer: B. False
Rationale: Monthly douching is not recommended to control odor in the perineal
area and may even be harmful since it tends to remove normal bacterial flora
from the vagina
Ensuring Bedside Safety - ANS ✓• The bed is in its lowest position
.• The bed position is safe for the patient
.• The bed controls are functioning (bed is electrically safe).
• Call light is functioning and always within reach
• Side rails are raised if indicated.
• The wheels or casters are locked.
Patient Outcome Achievement - ANS ✓• Level of patient participation in
hygiene program
• Always encourage patient independence
• Elimination of, reduction in, or compensation for factors interfering with
independent execution of hygiene measures
• Changes related to specific skin problems and independent patient
management of prescribed treatment program
Factors Essential to Normal Functioning of the Respiratory System - ANS
✓Integrity of the airway system to transport air to and from lungs
Properly functioning alveolar system in lungs
• Oxygenates venous blood
• Removes carbon dioxide from blood
Properly functioning cardiovascular and hematologic systems
• Carry nutrients and wastes to and from body cells
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