1. When providing denture care, what step should you take?

1. Help the person rinse the mouth with an antibiotic solution to prevent bad breath
2. Line the bottom of the sink with a washcloth to prevent damage in case dentures fall
3. Rinse dentures well in hot water and inspect them, noting cracks, rough areas, or loose teeth
4. Brush dentures with a back-and-forth motion, using a paste of baking soda or salt and water

2. When is the best time to perform nail and foot care?

1. Right after the person’s bath
2. Before giving a shower or a tub bath
3. After soaking the hands and feet for 30 minutes
4. After assisting with hair care or a shampoo in bed

3. When changing a hospital gown for a person with an IV, what safety precaution should you follow?

1. Keep the IV bag below the person at all times
2. Always wear gloves when changing a hospital gown
3. Avoid pulling on the IV tubing when changing a hospital gown
4. Disconnect the IV tubing from the pump before changing the gown

4. When giving nail and foot care, which safety precaution should you observe?

1. Use hot water to soak the hands and feet
2. Avoid lotion on the person’s feet to avoid slipping
3. Follow Standard Precautions during nail and foot care
4. Trim toenails in a round shape, cutting off and filing the corners

5. To brush or comb hair that is tangled, what should you do?

1. Cut out the tangle. Then brush or comb as usual
2. Work in small sections from the ends to the scalp
3. Use a brush with sharp bristles or a comb with sharp teeth
4. Part the hair down the middle into two sides and comb through

6. What is a purpose of shaving?

1. To prevent skin infections
2. To improve circulation to the face
3. To promote comfort and well-being
4. To remove dirt and oil from the face and neck

7. For most people, what temperature should the water be for a shampoo?

1. 105˚F (40.5˚C)
2. 110˚F (43.3˚C
3. 115˚F (46.1˚C)
4. 120˚F (48.8˚C)

8. If a person has an IV pump and needs a standard gown changed, what should you do?

1. Tell the nurse, who should handle it
2. Disconnect the IV tubing from the pump
3. Move the gown carefully over the IV pump
4. Put a second gown backwards on the person

9. What should you do to promote safety when shampooing a person’s hair?

1. Keep shampoo away from and out of the person’s eyes
2. Use your fingernails to scrub the scalp when washing the hair
3. Prevent chilling by using a hair dryer while the person is in the tub
4. Observe the person’s hair for problems, such as the need for a haircut

10. What is the correct procedure for helping a person dress in a pullover shirt?

1. Gently pull the garment over the person’s head, adjust the neck opening, and insert both arms into the sleeves at the same time.
2. Ask the person to raise both arms over his or her head. Pull the shirt onto both arms, over the shoulders, and over the head in one quick motion.
3. Help the person put the strong-side arm into the garment, put the garment’s neck over the person’s head, and slide the weak-side arm into the garment.
4. Help the person put the weak-side arm into the garment, put the garment’s neck over the person’s head, and slide the strong-side arm into the garment.

11. How should you position a person for a shampoo during a shower or tub bath?

1. Standing in the shower with the head under the water
2. Lying flat in the tub with the head under the water faucet
3. Kneeling in the tub with the head tilted forward toward the water
4. Seated safely in the tub or shower with the head tilted back slightly

12. Before assisting with undressing and dressing, which piece of information should you obtain from the nurse and care plans?

1. When to put on the person’s sleepwear
2. Which side of the garment to remove first
3. What garments the person is wearing now
4. If the person needs to wear certain garments

13. What is a purpose of giving nail and foot care?

1. To prevent injury
2. To prevent diabetes
3. To manage vascular disease
4. To improve circulation to the hands and feet

14. After changing the gown for a person with an IV, what should you do?

1. Check and adjust the flow rate
2. Ask the nurse to check the flow rate
3. Enter the correct flow rate on the IV pump
4. Hold the IV bag below the bed for 1 minute to reset the flow rate

15. If you need to insert a person's dentures, how should you hold them?

1. With both thumbs
2. With three fingertips
3. With your thumb and index finger
4. With your thumb and middle finger

16. When brushing and combing the hair, which action helps promote safety?

1. Report sharp bristles on a brush or teeth on a comb
2. Always wear gloves when brushing or combing the hair
3. Cover the person’s eyes with a towel during brushing or combing
4. Avoid using any hair care products that the person brings from home

17. For a person with paralysis, how should you change a hospital gown?

1. Put the clean gown on both arms at once
2. Put the clean gown on the strong arm first
3. Remove the gown from the weak arm first
4. Remove the gown from the strong arm first

18. When performing oral hygiene, which action should you take to promote safety?

1. Perform oral hygiene every 4 hours or more often
2. Use your fingers to keep an unconscious person’s mouth open
3. Prevent choking by placing an unconscious person in a sitting position
4. When using a sponge swab, make sure the sponge is tight on the stick

19. How should you position a person for a shampoo in bed?

1. Lying on one side with the head of the bed flat
2. Seated with the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees
3. Prone with the person’s head hanging off the top edge of the bed
4. Supine with the person’s head and shoulders at the edge of the bed

20. What is a purpose of performing oral hygiene?

1. To remove saliva
2. To prevent mouth odors
3. To stimulate circulation to the teeth
4. To prevent lower respiratory infections

21. To floss a person’s teeth, how should you hold the floss?

1. Between the ring fingers of both hands
2. Between the index fingers of both hands
3. Between the middle fingers of both hands
4. Between the index finger and thumb of one hand

22. How should you soften the person’s beard before shaving with a safety razor?

1. Splash on some after-shave
2. Apply a skin-softening lotion
3. Apply talcum powder to the face
4. Lather the face with shaving cream

23. When preparing to help a person dress, what should you remember to do?

1. Put on a pair of gloves.
2. Remove an IV from the pump.
3. Let the person choose what to wear.
4. Select lightweight clothes for an older person.

24. How should you position an unconscious person for oral hygiene?

1. Turned onto one side
2. Seated in a chair at the bathroom sink
3. Seated in bed with the head of the bed raised 90 degrees
4. Positioned supine with the bed at a comfortable working height

25. After shampooing a person’s hair, what should you do?

1. Allow the hair to air-dry
2. Wrap the hair in a towel for 15 minutes
3. Dry and style the hair as quickly as possible
4. Comb the hair right away, using another person’s comb if needed

26. If a person cannot remove his or her dentures, how should you proceed?

1. Use gauze squares to remove slippery dentures
2. Wear special gloves to remove the person’s dentures
3. Perform oral hygiene with dentures in the person’s mouth
4. Use both thumbs to wiggle dentures and break the seal for removal

27. The use of which drugs may prevent you from shaving a person with a safety razor?

1. Analgesics
2. Antipsychotics
3. Anticoagulants
4. Antihypertensives

28. How should dentures be stored when they are not in the person’s mouth?

1. In a glass of hot water at the side of the bed
2. Wrapped in a washcloth in the bedside table
3. In the person’s medicine cabinet in the bathroom
4. In a container of cool water or denture-soaking solution

29. When shaving a person’s face, which action helps promote safety?

1. Cover the person’s eyes with a towel during shaving
2. Discard disposable safety razors in a sharps container
3. Use safety razors only on people with healing problems
4. Wipe a safety razor on a stack of towels held in your hand

30. Which person should have his or her toenails cut by a podiatrist?

1. A woman, age 59, who has diabetes
2. A man, age 76, who has renal disease
3. A woman, age 38, who has pneumonia
4. A man, age 61, who has a fractured hip

31. What is the correct method for changing the gown of a person with an IV?

1. Remove the arm with the IV from the soiled gown first
2. Remove the arm without the IV from the soiled gown first
3. Remove the soiled gown from both arms at the same time
4. Remove the soiled gown. Put the arm without the IV into the clean gown first

32. When assisting with dressing and undressing, what rule should you follow?

1. Put clothing on the strong (unaffected) side first.
2. Remove clothing from the weak (affected) side first.
3. Support the arm or leg when dressing or undressing.
4. Dress the person in a hospital gown for easier clothing changes.

33. What is the correct way to shave a person with a safety razor?

1. Shave in the direction of the hair growth
2. Use long strokes across the chin and lips
3. Shave up on the face and down on the neck
4. Shave the side of the face with a circular motion

34. How should you expect to position a person who remains in bed for hair brushing and combing?

1. In a prone position
2. In a supine position
3. In a side-lying position
4. In a semi-Fowler’s position

35. When cleaning dentures, which action helps promote safety?

1. Store dentures in warm disinfecting solution
2. Clean dentures with a soft cloth to prevent scratching
3. Label the denture cup with the person’s name and room and bed number
4. Lower the head of the bed before removing dentures from the person’s mouth

36. What is a purpose of brushing and combing the person’s hair?

1. To prevent head lice
2. To promote mental well-being
3. To remove bacteria from the hair
4. To stimulate circulation to the hair shaft

37. Which equipment should you collect for assisting with dressing or undressing?

1. Deodorant
2. Bath towel
3. Bath blanket
4. Clean linens

38. Which observation made during oral hygiene for an unconscious person should you report and record?

1. Dry mouth
2. Tooth cavities
3. White patches
4. Mouth breathing

39. Which observation should you report as a possible sign of head lice?

1. Flaking scalp
2. Very oily hair
3. Patches of hair loss
4. The presence of nits

40. After giving nail and foot care, you apply lotion to the feet. Where should you avoid applying lotion?

1. Between the toes
2. On the tops of the feet
3. On the soles of the feet
4. Into the heels of the feet