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1
Which client is most likely to require hospitalization related to problems associated with the feet?
A) A client with peripheral vascular disease
B) A client with osteoporosis
C) A client with asthma
D) A client with diabetes insipidus
a
2
The nurse assists the client to the bathroom sink to perform morning care. The nurse observes the client wash his face, arms, abdomen, and legs. The nurse washes the client’s back and rectal area and applies soap to the back. The client brushes his teeth and ambulates to a chair in his room with assistance. How will the nurse describe the morning care on
2. the client’s chart?
A) Partial care
B) As-needed care
C) Self-care
D) Complete care
a
3
A nurse is preparing to provide foot care to a client who has decreased mobility. Which of the
following techniques
7. should the nurse employ when providing this care?
A) Use an antifungal powder on the client’s feet if necessary.
B) Carefully remove any corns or calluses that are present.
C) Soak the client’s feet for 15 to 20 minutes prior to cleansing.
D) Avoid using soaps or commercial cleansers whenever possible.
a
4
A female client in a reproductive health clinic tells the nurse practitioner that she douches
every day. Should the nurse
21. tell the client to continue this practice?
A) Yes, this helps prevent vaginal odor.
B) Yes, this decreases vaginal secretions.
C) No, douching removes normal bacteria.
D) No, douching may increase secretions.
c
5
A nurse is assessing a client during a health care camp. The nurse observes that the client has
poor hygiene and an itchy,
23. infected scalp. Which of the following should the nurse ask the client to do?
A) Wash hair daily
B) Use dry shampoo
C) Use oil-based shampoo
D) Use anti-lice shampoo
a
6
A client age 78 years with diabetes needs to have his toenails trimmed. It is important for the nurse to do what?
A) Remove ingrown toenails
B) Cut the nail straight across
C) Protect the foot from blisters
D) Soak the foot in witch hazel
b
7
Which of the following clients ia at an increased risk for oral problems? Select all that apply.
A) Comatose client
B) Confused client
C) Depressed client
D) Client undergoing chemotherapy
E) Hypertensive client
abcd
8
What care should the nurse take when providing foot care for a client with peripheral vascular
disease? Select all that 29. apply.
A) Use an emery board to file toe nail edges
B) Cut the toenails short
C) Cut the nail in one piece
D) Avoid cutting into calluses
E) Cut the nails straight across
,
A,d.e
9
The nurse has completed bed bath on a client who is obese. The client asks you to sprinkle
baby powder in the perineal
32. area. Which of the following actions is correct?
A) Inform the client that baby powder is not used because it may become a medium for bacterial growth.
B) Carefully apply baby powder to skin folds only.
Pour a small amount of powder into the hand and gently pat the perineal area while avoiding
aerosolization of the
C) powder.
D) Apply a generous amount of baby powder to all areas where skin touches skin.
a
10
Which of the following is a correct guideline to follow when providing a bed bath for a client?
A) When cleaning the eye, move the washcloth from the outer to the inner aspect of the eye.
B) Fold the washcloth like a mitt on your hand so that there are no loose ends.
C) Clean the perineal area before cleaning the gluteal area.
D) Change the bath water after washing each body part.
B
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