1. What is the most important safety measure when providing care for the patient during a complete bed bath? Go to
Question 2
A. Allowing the patient to sit unassisted on the side of the bed
B. Raising the side rail and lowering the bed if the nurse leaves the bedside
C. Lowering the bed and leaving the side rail down for the patient to bathe himself or herself
D. Washing the affected or injured extremity before cleansing the unaffected extremity
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2. A patient reports moderate pain after undergoing a hemorrhoidectomy. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention to decrease the patient’s pain level? Go to
Question 3
A. Administering an antiinflammatory medication
B. Providing a medicated bath with oatmeal
C. Providing an ice pack
D. Providing a sitz bath
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3. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to prevent excessive drying of the corneas in an unconscious patient? Go to
Question 4
A. Instill prescribed eyedrops and keep the patient’s eyes closed with eye patches.
B. Tape both eyelids closed after instilling the prescribed eye ointment.
C. Instill saline eyedrops and provide frequent cleansing of the uncovered eyes.
D. Cleanse the eyelids, instill the prescribed eye ointment, and then tape the eyes closed.
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4. Which of the following patients is at lowest risk for skin impairment? Go to
Question 5
A. A 12-year-old male in skeletal traction
B. A 27-year-old male with a chest tube
C. A 45-year-old female with very large breasts
D. A 49-year-old female with hypertension
5. An 88-year-old patient who is diagnosed with dementia frequently becomes very agitated and aggressive with caregivers. What is the most appropriate approach for bathing this patient? Back to Top
A. Assisting the patient with a shower
B. Providing a complete bed bath
C. Providing a disposable bed bath
D. Avoiding bathing until the patient becomes more relaxed
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