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CNA 2016 C18*
Grooming
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Excessive body hair is | hirsutism |
| Hair loss is | alopecia |
| Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on the | scalp |
| Signs or symptoms of lice | itching, complaints of something moving in hair, irritability |
| An excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp is | dandruff |
| Grooming measures do what? | prevent infection, increase comfort |
| Who chooses how a person’s hair is styled? | the person |
| Brushing and combing hair are done | whenever needed |
| Brushing keeps hair soft and shiny because | scalp oils are spread along the hair shaft |
| When brushing hair that is not matted or tangled, you start at the | scalp |
| Which type of hair tends to mat and tangle? | long |
| What prevents matting and tangling? | brushing and combing daily |
| A resident’s hair is matted and tangled. Brush or comb the person’s hair starting | near the hair ends |
| A resident has curly hair. What should you use for hair care? | a comb with sharp teeth |
| Small braids are a common practice in some cultural groups. | True |
| When combing curly hair, you start at the | neckline |
| A resident needs her hair brushed. You just changed her pillowcase. What should you do? | place a towel across her pillow |
| You assist a person with hair care. You need to report scalp sores. | True |
| To give hair care, you begin by parting the hair into _____ sections. | 2 |
| A male resident is 86 years old. How often is his hair washed? | as often as he chooses |
| A resident gets her hair done in the beauty salon. During her shower, her hair is protected with a | shower cap |
| A resident has limited range of motion in his neck. What shampooing method is best for him? | shampooing during the shower |
| When shampooing a person in bed, you need a | shampoo tray and basin |
| The shampoo method used depends on what? | personal choice |
| A person uses a medicated shampoo. What should you do with the shampoo after washing the person’s hair? | give it to the nurse |
| To prevent shampoo from getting into the eyes, the person holds | a washcloth over the eyes |
| The nurse asks you to use a hair conditioner on a person’s hair. To use the hair conditioner correctly, you must | follow the directions on the container |
| A resident has scalp sores. When shampooing the person’s hair, you need to | wear gloves |
| A resident has dementia. To shave the person’s face, you need to use a(n) | electric shaver |
| When shaving legs with a safety razor, you start at the | ankle |
| When shaving the face and underarms with a safety razor, shave __________ of hair growth. | in the direction |
| A center’s electric shaver is used to shave several men. The shaver is cleaned | between each use |
| A resident receives anticoagulant drugs. To shave the person’s face, you need to use a(n) | electric shaver |
| Disposable shavers are discarded | into a sharps container |
| What are risks when using a blade razor? | nicks and cuts |
| When shaving a person, you must follow | standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen standard |
| Before shaving a man’s face with a safety razor, you need to | put on gloves |
| You are shaving a resident’s face with a safety razor. What kind of strokes do you use around his chin and lips? | short strokes |
| You nick a resident’s face. What should you do? | apply direct pressure to the bleeding site |
| Beards and mustaches need | daily washing and combing |
| A resident has a beard. His beard is trimmed | only with his consent |
| Foot care is important because | it helps prevent infection, injury and odors |
| Women in nursing centers do not shave their legs or underarms. | False |
| Long or broken nails are dangerous because they | can scratch the skin |
| Nail care helps prevent | nails torn away fromt he skin |
| Dirty feet, socks, or stockings can harbor microbes and cause | foot odors |
| When giving nail care, you use | nail clippers |
| Fingernails are clipped | straight across |
| Nursing assistants are able to do which component of nail care? | flip fingernails |
| When giving nail and foot care, the feet usually soak for _____ minutes. | 15-20 |
| When giving nail and foot care, the nurse and care plan tell you | what observations to record a report |
| What do you use to clean under fingernails? | orange stick |
| Nails are shaped with | emery board |
| When giving foot care, support the person’s foot and ankle. | True |
| When giving foot care, thoroughly wash and dry | between the toes |
| You are assisting a resident to dress. ___________________ chooses what to wear. | The person |
| You are assisting a resident to dress. Provide for | privacy |
| Clothing is removed from the ___________________side first. | strong |
| Clothing is put on the _________________side first | weak |
| A resident with dementia is having problems dressing. Stack the clothes in the order that they will be put on. | True |
| A person has an IV. When changing the person’s gown, you first | remove the gown from the arm with no IV |
| When changing the gown of a person with an IV, you keep the IV bag | above the person |
| A person has an IV. When putting on the clean gown, you first put it | on the arm with the IV |
| A resident has an IV in his right arm. He wears a standard gown and has an IV pump. His right arm is | not put through the sleeve of the gown |
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