Personal Care and Hygiene Flashcards

When assisting a client with limited mobility to apply deodorant, the HHA should:

Answer: Apply deodorant to clean, dry skin after bathing

Deodorant is applied to clean, dry skin after bathing to be effective and to prevent skin irritation.

A client has a urinary catheter. During perineal care, the HHA should clean the catheter tubing:

Answer: From the insertion site outward in one stroke

Cleaning from the insertion site outward removes microorganisms away from the body, reducing the risk of catheter-associated UTI.

Which of the following best describes proper hand hygiene technique?

Answer: Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces

Washing all hand surfaces with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most effective way to remove pathogens.

An elderly female client's skin appears yellowish and her eyes appear yellow. The HHA should:

Answer: Report this observation to the supervisor immediately

Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) can indicate liver or gallbladder problems and must be reported promptly.

What is the correct technique for washing a client's eyes during a face wash?

Answer: Wipe from the inner corner toward the outer corner using a clean section of cloth

Wiping from inner to outer corner with a clean cloth section per eye removes secretions without spreading bacteria toward the tear duct.

A client with Parkinson's disease experiences tremors that make self-grooming difficult. The best approach is to:

Answer: Allow extra time and offer adaptive tools to maximize independence

Adaptive tools and extra time promote the client's independence and dignity while accommodating physical limitations.

When providing back care and massage to a bedridden client, the HHA should AVOID massaging:

Answer: Bony prominences or areas of redness

Massaging over reddened or bony areas can worsen tissue damage; massage should be applied to surrounding healthy tissue only.