home nursing

When shouldn't toothbrushing be the first line of oral cleansing

• Prone to bleeding

• Prone to pain

• Prone to aspiration

• When the patient doesn't want it

Which transferring aid should be used to transfer a patient from one bed to another in supine position

• draw sheet

• transfer board

• pat slide

• transfer belt

Which position in nursing should be used to prevent reflux & aspirations

• Reverse trendenlenburg position

• lateral position

• fowler's position

• sim's position

Orthnopneic/Tripod position assists in ____ by expanding lung capacity

Which principal of body mechanics is applied when you stand shoulder width apart and have greater stability

• base of support

• line of gravity

• body alignment

• centre of gravity

What is not a key principle of bed making

• maintaining proper body mechanics during bed making

• always performing hand hygiene before and after

• soiled linens should not touch the floor

• presenting a neat and tidy appearance

What advice should you give to a patient who is capable of showering with minimal assistance

• Wear skid-proof slippers

• Use a non-slip mat

• Install a safety bar

• Try to shower themselves as much as possible

How many steps are there to medical handrub/handwash

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which is the correct sequence for donning of PPE (personal protective equipment)

• mask, eyewear, cap, gown, gloves

• gown, mask, eyewear, cap, gloves

• eyewear, cap, gown, gloves, mask

• gloves, gown, cap, eyewear, mask

Which is not a quality of home nursing

• Communication skills

• Emotional Maturity

• Empathy

• Confidentiality