STNA Personal Care and Hygiene 3

Question 1

Which action best protects a patient's dignity during personal care?

Accepted Answer

Exposing only the body part being cleaned at one time

Answer

Working as quickly as possible

Answer

Keeping the door open so others can help if needed

Answer

Turning on bright overhead lights for visibility

Question 2

When removing a soiled brief from an incontinent patient, the nurse aide should first:

Accepted Answer

Put on gloves and gather clean supplies before starting

Answer

Alert the charge nurse before touching the patient

Answer

Ask the patient to ambulate to the bathroom

Answer

Document the incontinence episode

Question 3

The nurse aide notices the patient's skin is red and broken over the coccyx during morning care. The best action is:

Accepted Answer

Report the finding to the supervising nurse immediately

Answer

Apply a bandage and continue care

Answer

Massage the reddened area vigorously

Answer

Cover with the patient's gown and document later

Question 4

How should the nurse aide handle dentures during oral care?

Accepted Answer

Place a towel or basin of water in the sink before handling dentures

Answer

Hold them firmly over the sink while cleaning to avoid dropping

Answer

Clean dentures with hot water to kill bacteria

Answer

Store dentures dry when not in use

Question 5

A patient refuses to be bathed by the nurse aide. The correct response is:

Accepted Answer

Report the refusal to the nurse and document it

Answer

Explain that bathing is required and proceed

Answer

Ask another staff member to convince the patient

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Skip the bath without notifying anyone

Question 6

When assisting a patient with dressing, the nurse aide should put clothing on the weak or affected side:

Accepted Answer

First, because it is easier to maneuver the weaker limb through clothing first

Answer

Last, to avoid unnecessary movement

Answer

Only when instructed by the nurse

Answer

Only for upper-body garments, not lower