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CNA 2023
Chapter 19 Gooming
Question | Answer |
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Excessive body hair isP: | hirsutism |
Hair loss is: | alopecia |
Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on the: | scalp |
Which is not a sign or symptom of lice? | Oily hair |
An excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp is: | dandruff |
Grooming measure do which of the following? | Prevent infection |
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 he 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 |
Which prevents matting and tangling? | Brushing and combing daily |
A resident's hair is matted and tangled. Which is correct? | 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 wide-toothed comb |
A resident has small braids. Which is correct? | Small braids are common practice in some cultural groups |
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 pillw |
You assist a person with hair care. you need to report which of the following? | Scalp sores |
To give hair care, you begin by parting the hair into ___________ sections. | two |
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 his shower |
When shampooing a person in bed, you need a: | shampoo tray and basin |
The shampoo method used depends on which of the following? | 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, which is correct? | 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 ad underarms with a safety razor, which is correct? | Shave in the direction of hair growth |
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 |
Shaving is done: | When the skin is soft |
Disposable shavers are discarded? | into a sharps container |
Which are risks when using a blade razor? | Nicks and cuts |
When shaving a person, you must follow: | Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard |
Before shaving a man's face with a safety razor, you need to do which of the following? | 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. |
Long or broken nails are dangerous because they: | can scratch the skin |
Nail care helps prevent which of the following? | Nails torn away from the skin |
Dirty feet, socks , or stockings can harbor microbes and cause: | foot odors |
When giving nail care, you use which of the following? | Nail clippers |
Fingernails are: | clipped straight across |
Nursing assistants are able to which component of nail care? | Clip fingernails |
When giving nail and food care , the feet usually soak for __________ minutes. | 15 to 20 |
When giving nail and foot care, the nurse and care plan tell you which of the following? | What observations to report and record |
What do you use to clean under fingernails? | An orange stick |
Nails are shaped with: | An emery board |
When giving foot care, which is correct? | Support the person's foot and ankle |
When giving foot care, which is correct? | Thoroughly wash and dry between the toes |
You are assisting a resident to dress. Which is correct? | The person chooses what to wear |
You are assisting a resident to dress. Which is correct? | Provide for privacy |
Which is correct when removing clothing? | It is removed from the strong side first |
Clothing is put on: | the weak side first |
A resident with dementia is having problems dressing. Which measure will help? | Stack clothes in the order that they will be put on |
A person ha 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 wars standard gown and has an IV pump. Which is correct? | His right arm is not put through the sleeve of the gown |
Women in nursing centers do not shave their legs or underarms | False |