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1. The nurse is providing a complete bed bath to a patient using a commercialbath cleansing pack (bag
bath). What should the nurse do?
a. Rinse thoroughly.
b. Allow the skin to air-dry.
c. Do not use a bath towel.
d. Dry the skin with a towel.
ANS: B
The nurse should allow the skin to air-dry for 30 seconds. Drying the skin with a towel removes the
emollient that is left behind after the water/cleansersolution evaporates. It is permissible to lightly cover the
patient with a bath blanket or towel to prevent chilling. Do not rinse when using a bag bath.
2. A nurse is providing perineal care to a female patient. Which washingtechnique will the nurse
use?
a. Back to front
In a circular motion
b. From pubic area to rectum
c. Upward from rectum to pubic area
ANS: C
Cleansing from pubic area to rectum (front to back) reduces the transfer of microorganisms to the urinary
meatus and decreases the risk of urinary tractinfection. Cleansing from rectum to pubic area or back to
front increases therisk of urinary tract infection. Circular motions are used in male perineal care.
3. The nurse is providing perineal care to an uncircumcised male patient.Which action will the nurse
take?
a. Leave the foreskin alone because there is little chance of infection.
b. Retract the foreskin for cleansing and allow it to return on its own.
c. Retract the foreskin and return it to its natural position when done.
d. Leave the foreskin retracted.ÂÂ
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