Patient Care and Hygiene

Anika is reading a medical textbook and comes across the word "Lesion." What is the correct pronunciation of "Lesion"?

• LEE-zhun

• LEE-shun

• LEE-zion

• LEE-sion

Harper is learning how to care for patients in a healthcare class. Which of the following is a safety precaution she should take when giving a bed bath?

• Test the water temperature before use.

• Use cold water only.

• Ignore the patient’s comfort.

• Leave the bed rails down.

Luna noticed her skin felt dry after her evening shower. Why is it important for her to lubricate her dry skin with lotion?

• To prevent hair loss

• To keep the skin moist and protected

• To increase sweating

• To reduce itching

During a school play, Priya noticed she was sweating more than usual due to the excitement and stress. Which glands are responsible for producing sweat during such stressful and emotional circumstances?

• Sebaceous glands

• Apocrine sweat glands

• Eccrine sweat glands

• Endocrine glands

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Why is it important to remove sweat when bathing patients?

• To prevent dehydration

• To stop bacteria from breaking it down and causing odor

• To increase body temperature

• To reduce sebum production

What should you consider when planning personal care and bathing for a patient?

• The patient’s preferences regarding time and type of bath

• The patient’s favorite color

• The patient’s diet

• The patient’s exercise routine

Grace is a nurse in an acute care hospital. What is a common pattern for baths in her setting?

• Baths are given at night

• Baths are part of morning care

• Baths are only given on weekends

• Baths are not scheduled

Isla works night shifts and sleeps during the day. What should be considered for her bathing schedule?

• She should always bathe in the morning

• Her bathing schedule may need to be adjusted

• She does not need to bathe

• She should bathe twice a day

Michael noticed that his nails are hard and strong. What is the function of keratinized cells in nails?

• To produce sweat

• To protect the fingertips

• To lubricate the skin

• To absorb nutrients

Aiden is helping his grandmother with her personal care. What happens when Aiden trims his grandmother’s nails?

• You cut off living cells

• You cut off dead and keratinized cells

• You increase sebum production

• You remove sweat glands