Caregiver Personal Hygiene 2

Question 1

What is the most critical safety precaution when providing oral care to an unconscious client?

Accepted Answer

Position the client on their side to prevent aspiration

Answer

Brush vigorously

Answer

Use lots of toothpaste

Answer

Keep the client flat on their back

Question 2

What is the correct direction for female perineal care?

Accepted Answer

Front to back in one-direction strokes

Answer

Back to front

Answer

Side to side

Answer

Circular motions

Question 3

How should a caregiver dry fragile skin after a bed bath?

Accepted Answer

Pat gently with a soft towel

Answer

Rub vigorously with a towel

Answer

Air dry completely

Answer

Use a hair dryer on cool

Question 4

Which nail care practice is appropriate for caregivers?

Accepted Answer

Filing fingernails with an emery board

Answer

Cutting a diabetic client's toenails

Answer

Removing ingrown toenails

Answer

Pushing back cuticles aggressively

Question 5

How often should a bedridden client's linens be changed?

Accepted Answer

Daily and whenever soiled or wet

Answer

Only when visibly soiled

Answer

Once a week

Answer

When family requests

Question 6

What should a caregiver do before beginning any personal hygiene task?

Accepted Answer

Explain the procedure and gather all needed supplies

Answer

Start immediately

Answer

Close the window

Answer

Turn on the television