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
To prevent skin breakdown in a wheelchair-bound patient the nurse teaches the patient to shift the patient's weight every ____ minutes.
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: People who are wheelchair-bound should shift their weight by pushing on the arms of their chair every 15 minutes to prevent skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
As a safety precaution against breakage of dentures the nurse should place ____ in the emesis basin before cleaning the dentures.
Correct Answer: water
Rationale: Water in the basin will break the fall of the dentures if they are dropped.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to bathe a patient. What should the room temperature be set at?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommended room temperature is 68° to 74°F (20° to 23.3°
C).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse explains that the purpose of a sitz bath is to reduce inflammation in the perineal and anal area. What is the least amount of time the nurse will instruct for a sitz bath?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sitz bath should last 20 to 30 minutes.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is recovering from a hemorrhoidectomy and experiences dizziness within 5 minutes, when taking a sitz bath. What action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient may become dizzy during a sitz bath due to dilation of the large vessels in the abdomen. If this occurs, the patient should be removed from the sitz bath and returned to bed. Vital signs should be assessed until they return to normal.