ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 9 : Hygiene and Care of the Patient?s Environment Cooper: Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 9th Edition Questions
Question 1 of 5
How frequently should the nurse clean the nares of patients who have a nasogastric tube or are receiving oxygen by nasal cannula?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When receiving oxygen by a nasal cannula or when a nasogastric tube is in place, the nurse should cleanse the nares every 8 hours.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse must follow the principles of medical asepsis while making a patient's bed including procedures for handling linens. How should the nurse handle soiled linens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Soiled linen should not come into contact with a uniform.
Question 3 of 5
How should the nurse cleanse the meatal opening when performing male perineal care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should cleanse the meatal opening from the meatus outward.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse lowers the bed to place the patient on the bedpan. The angle of the head of the bed should be raised to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elimination is facilitated with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.
Question 5 of 5
What does the nurse recognize is important to consider when using the nursing process to plan hygiene care of the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individual patients will have individual desires and choices.