Questions and Answers
Regular grooming helps keep a person clean and healthy.
True
The nursing assistant will make all the decisions about how to groom a resident.
False
All residents will be bathed in the morning after they wake up.
False
The nursing assistant should insist that residents brush their teeth before eating breakfast.
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Grooming is the term to describe practices to keep the body clean, while hygiene includes practices like fingernail, foot, and hair care.
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Helping residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs) is outside of a nursing assistant's scope of practice.
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The nursing assistant should perform as much personal care as possible for the resident so that the resident does not become frustrated.
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Residents may be embarrassed by having someone else provide personal care.
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Residents have the right to choose what they want to wear, including jewelry.
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Residents should be left alone during bathing to promote independence.
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The nursing assistant should let the resident know that he is only allowed to use the toilet for a few minutes.
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The nursing assistant should keep residents covered as much as possible when bathing and dressing them.
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What opportunity does bathing a resident give the nursing assistant?
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Which one of the following parts of the body should be washed every day?
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When is a partial bath performed?
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To shampoo hair for a resident on a stretcher, the nursing assistant should:
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What kind of equipment is used to help a resident into a whirlpool bath?
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It is inappropriate for a nursing assistant to give a resident a back rub.
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Back rubs help relax muscles and improve circulation.
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Back rubs need to be given to all residents.
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The position that is most comfortable for elderly people is lying on their stomachs (prone).
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Red areas over bony parts of the body should be massaged using long, smooth strokes.
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What does 'edentulous' mean?
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What is 'gingivitis'?
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What is 'halitosis'?
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What is 'plaque'?
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What is 'tartar'?
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Why does oral care need to be done frequently for residents who are unconscious?
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What is 'aspiration'?
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One way to prevent aspiration is to:
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Residents who are unconscious may still be able to:
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Which of the following statements is true of performing eye care for an unconscious resident?
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Appearance has very little to do with how people feel about themselves.
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A nursing assistant must always wear gloves when shaving residents.
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All residents must be shaved.
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Disposable shaving products should be discarded in the biohazard container for sharps.
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A safety razor is the safest and easiest razor to use.
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Fingernails can collect and harbor microorganisms.
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A nursing assistant should trim a resident's hair when it is too long or if it becomes matted.
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Hair typically thins as a person ages.
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A nursing assistant should style a resident's hair like a little kid's hair is styled, for example, she should put it in two high ponytails.
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Lice do not typically spread very quickly.
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Most residents who have roommates will share their combs and brushes with each other.
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If a resident has one side of the body that is weaker than the other, the nursing assistant should refer to that side as the involved side.
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When dressing a resident who has a weaker side of the body, the nursing assistant should always begin with the stronger side.
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To promote comfort and better sleep, residents should wear pajamas all day long.
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Bras that fasten in the back are easier for female residents to manage by themselves.
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When helping a resident undress, the nursing assistant should begin with the stronger side.
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Study Notes
Personal Care Principles
- Regular grooming is essential for cleanliness and health.
- Nursing assistants do not make all grooming decisions; residents are involved in the process.
- Bathing schedules are individualized; not all residents bathe in the morning.
- Residents should choose their grooming routines, including dental hygiene timing relative to meals.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Assisting residents with ADLs is within the nursing assistant’s role, not outside of it.
- It's crucial to balance assistance and independence; residents may feel frustrated if tasks are completed on their behalf.
- Residents often feel embarrassment about receiving personal care from others.
Residents' Rights and Preferences
- Residents retain the right to select their clothing and jewelry.
- Personal care during bathing should be conducted respectfully, ensuring residents are covered as much as possible.
Importance of Observation During Care
- Bathing presents an opportunity for nursing assistants to observe skin changes and report them promptly.
- Daily hygiene includes washing the perineal area to maintain health.
Types of Baths and Techniques
- Partial baths are conducted on non-bathing days.
- Hair washing for residents on stretchers requires adjusting stretcher height for comfort.
- A chair lift is necessary to aid residents entering whirlpool baths.
Massage and Skin Care
- Back rubs are beneficial for muscle relaxation and circulation improvement.
- Not all residents require back rubs; they should be given as appropriate.
- Red areas over bony body parts should not be massaged, contrary to some practices.
Oral Care and Related Conditions
- Edentulous refers to residents lacking teeth; those with gums inflammation have gingivitis, and bad breath is termed halitosis.
- Plaque is a soft deposit from food and bacteria, while tartar is hardened plaque that can cause gum disease.
- Oral care for unconscious residents is crucial due to dryness from lack of fluids and other factors.
- Aspiration, or inhalation of substances into the lungs, can be prevented by minimizing liquid during oral care.
Care for Unconscious Residents
- Unconscious residents may still have hearing capabilities; care must be taken during procedures like eye care using gloves.
Personal Grooming Practices
- Appearance heavily influences self-esteem in residents.
- Gloves are mandatory for nursing assistants while shaving residents, and disposable products require biohazard disposal.
- Hair care might involve trimming when necessary, though it should be done cautiously; hair thinning is common with aging.
Hygiene and Infection Control
- Fingernails can harbor microorganisms, stressing the importance of regular cleaning.
- Sharing combs and brushes among roommates is not typical; lice spread quickly and require careful management.
Dressing Considerations
- For residents with one weak side, that side is referred to as the "involved side," while dressing should begin with the weaker side for comfort.
- Providing comfortable sleep is not achieved by wearing pajamas all day; proper attire is necessary.
- Bras fastened in the front may be easier for female residents to manage independently.
Final Notes on Care Practices
- Nursing assistants should approach undressing by starting with the stronger side to promote ease and comfort for residents.
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