STNA Personal Care and Hygiene 2

Question 1

Which observation should the nurse aide report immediately while giving a patient a bath?

Accepted Answer

A new reddened area over a bony prominence

Answer

The patient's skin feels slightly dry

Answer

The patient requests a different soap

Answer

The water cools slightly during the bath

Question 2

When trimming or filing a diabetic patient's nails, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

File straight across and report any abnormalities to the nurse

Answer

Cut nails in a curved shape close to the skin

Answer

Soak feet first then cut nails deeply at the corners

Answer

Perform nail care only when ordered by family

Question 3

After applying lotion to a patient's skin, what should the nurse aide avoid?

Accepted Answer

Applying lotion between the toes

Answer

Rubbing the lotion in gently

Answer

Leaving excess lotion on the skin surface

Answer

Warming the lotion in hands before applying

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of providing range-of-motion exercises during personal care?

Accepted Answer

To maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures

Answer

To entertain the patient during bathing

Answer

To assess the patient's pain tolerance

Answer

To substitute for repositioning

Question 5

When shaving a male patient with a safety razor, the nurse aide should shave in which direction?

Accepted Answer

In the direction of hair growth

Answer

Against the direction of hair growth only

Answer

In a circular motion regardless of hair direction

Answer

Alternating directions with each stroke

Question 6

A patient has a hearing aid. When performing morning care, the nurse aide should:

Accepted Answer

Remove the hearing aid before bathing and replace it after drying the ear

Answer

Remove the hearing aid and store it away from the patient

Answer

Leave the hearing aid in place during all water-based care

Answer

Clean the hearing aid with running water