ICEV Daily living

When dressing a patient, on which side should clothing be put first?

Affected or weakened side

3 multiple choice options

Healthcare staff should always select clothing for patients.

False

When undressing a patient, from which side should clothing be removed first?

Unaffected or strong side

3 multiple choice options

The steps for undressing are the reverse of the dressing procedure.

True

Which step comes after dressing a patient in a shirt?

Socks or stockings

3 multiple choice options

Select all of the following ways to correctly wash a patient's body

- Bottom to top

- Clean area to dirty area

- Dirty area to clean area

- Front to Back

- Top to bottom

Clean area to dirty area

Front to back

Top to bottom

Bath water should be which of the following temperatures?

105 F

Which part of a complete bed bath procedure is most likely to help build trust between the patient and assistant?

Taking care to always cover the patient as much as possible and as soon as an area is clean and dry

Select all of the following which are true about the effects of bathing on patients.

- Can be embarrassing and frustrating for a patient

- Can only be done in a whirlpool tub

- Encourages good personal hygiene habits

- Good for a patient's circulation

- Importnat to a patient's overall health and comfort.

- Can be embarrassing and frustrating for a patient

- Encourages good personal hygiene habits

- Good for a patient's circulation

- Importnat to a patient's overall health and comfort.

Which is the best method for healthcare providers to check shower water temperature?

Use a bath thermometer

3 multiple choice options

The assistant should choose a hairstyle for the patient.

False

Which of the following may indicate scalp disease?

Red, scaly or irritated skin on the scalp

3 multiple choice options

Select all of the following which can be used for facial shaving.

- Electric shaver

- Safety Razor

- Straight Razor

Electric shaver and Safety Razor

If a patient's hair has tangles, in which direction should the hair be combed?

Working from ends to scalp

3 multiple choice options

The same hair products should be used for all patients.

False

When feeding a patient, it is important for the assistant to communicate what is being offered and to serve the items the patient prefers.

True

Whenever possible, it is best to keep patients in their individual rooms for meals.

False

Why is it important to face patients while feeding them?

To interact and make the patient the focus of attention

3 multiple choice options

What is the purpose of recording the calorie count?

To keep a record of the patient's food intake

3 multiple choice options

Why should the term "clothing protector" be used instead of "bib"?

The term "bib" is normally associated with infants and is demeaning to adults

3 multiple choice options

Mr. Blevin had a stroke, which caused him to lose muscle control in his left arm. You are helping Mr. Blevin remove his shirt for bed. Which arm should you help him remove from the shirt first?

Right

Mr. Gregg is very embarrassed by needing assistance to bathe. Which of the following would be a good plan to help Mr. Gregg feel more comfortable and still provide for his hygiene needs?

Encourage Mr. Gregg to bathe himself as much as possible

If a patient's hair has tangles, the hair should be combed working from scalp to ends.

False

Select the following statements which are true regarding dressing a patient in an over-the-head garment.

Gather the shirt and place it over the patient's head, guide the patient's hand through an armhole by reaching into the armhole from the outside and then repeat with the other arm

Pull the sleeves up as far as possible on the patient's arms, pull the hands through at the wrist, gather up the back of the garment and slip it over the patient's head.

Putting your hand in the running bath water is acceptable as a way to test the temperature of bath water.

False

Which of the following is true about dressing a patient in footwear?

Help all patients with shoes, socks and stockings

Select the correct choice form the underlined sections.

The most important way to provide patients with privacy is to use a bath blanket/cover the patient as much as possible.

cover the patient as much as possible

Select the following which may be given through IV therapy.

Blood, Fluids, Medication

Providing fluids directly into a vein is called __________.

Intravenous therapy

A patient must be in an ____ position during feeding and for ___ hour(s) after the feeding.

upright, one

Roberta nicked a patient slightly while shaving his face. What should she do?

Stop the bleeding and report it to the nurse

Which statement best describes the term "calorie count"?

patient's food intake

The term "clothing protector" is interchangeable with "bib".

False

Which of the following is true when using a hair dryer on a patient?

Keep the hair dryer moving

Miriam, a patient, says she has bathed herself today. The best way to check the Miriam has done so is to ask if she was able to ____ her back and ____ and offer to help if she needs it

Reach, feet

How is a patient's hair washed while in bed?

The patient lays backward over a shampoo tray

Why might a patient require a bed shampoo?

The patient is on bed rest

When feeding patients, it is important to face away from the patient so they can have privacy.

False

Which position should be used for a patient receiving an enteral feeding?

Semi-Fowler's

Which step of the bathing procedure might cause a patient the most embarrassment or discomfort?

Perineal care

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Daily basic/routine activities

Hygiene

Being clean, grooming/bathing, tooth hygiene to stay clean and healthy

Infection control

method/procedure to block germs from spreading

Standard precautions

Treating every patient as contagious to stay safe

Vital signs

measurements of body's key functions to evaluate health (temperature, pulse)

Body mechanics

Move body in a way that limits injury

mobility

the way you walk/move

nutrition

eating the right food to support healing/growth/health

hydration

keeping the right amount of water in body to function right and stay healthy

patient safety

taking any step/procedure possible to prevent harm

Assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

include basic self care tasks like bathing, dressing, etc.

when transferring, encourage patient independence

Proper handwashing and hygiene techniques

soap and water, min 20 seconds, friction is important, scrub all surfaces

infection control and preventing the spread of disease

concepts of medical asepsis (clean technique) to reduce number of pathogens

Use of standard precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE)

wear PPE, assume every patient is potentially infectious

Measuring and recording vital signs accurately

measure according to protocol, never round up or down

safe patient movement and proper body mechanics

wide base of support, use leg muscles, bend at knees/hips

Fall prevention and patient safety strategies

keep environment clutter free, ensure call light is within reach

importance of proper nutrition and hydration

supports tissue repair, immune function, and energy levels

Observing and reporting changes in patient condition

assess patient visually and verbally, look for new symptoms or change in mental status that indicate an issue

maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment

keep pathways clear of hazards, properly dispose of biohazard waste/sharps, sanitize highly touched surfaces