HHA Personal Care and Hygiene 3

Question 1

A male client with dementia becomes agitated during a shave. What should the HHA do?

Accepted Answer

Stop, allow the client to calm down, then try again

Answer

Stopping and allowing the client to calm down prevents injury and respects the client's emotional state.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of a pressure ulcer developing at a bony prominence?

Accepted Answer

Non-blanchable redness that persists after pressure is relieved

Answer

Non-blanchable redness (Stage 1 pressure injury) indicates tissue damage from sustained pressure that does not resolve when pressure is removed.

Question 3

When assisting a client with hair care, the HHA notices a white, flaky scalp with intense itching. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Head lice infestation requiring notification of the supervisor

Answer

Intense itching combined with visible flakes or nits suggests lice, which requires immediate reporting to prevent spread.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of perineal care?

Accepted Answer

To prevent infection and maintain skin integrity in the genital area

Answer

Perineal care removes microorganisms that could cause urinary tract infections and skin breakdown.

Question 5

A client is on oxygen therapy. Which hair care product is UNSAFE to use?

Accepted Answer

Oil-based hair products or aerosol sprays

Answer

Oil-based products and aerosol sprays are flammable and dangerous near oxygen, which increases fire risk significantly.

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