1. What is the most appropriate time to use a soft toothette?
A: When giving an unconscious resident mouth care
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Master the core self-care tasks including bathing, dressing, toileting, and transfering techniques.
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2. How long should you soak a patient's fingernails before performing nail care?
A: 10-20 minutes
3. When providing mouth care to a patient, which position should they be in?
A: Fowler's position
4. How often should you offer fluids when feeding a patient?
A: At minimum, every 3 to 4 bites of food
5. What is a partial bath?
A: A partial bath occurs in bed
6. What does warm/hot water in the bath do?
A: Dilates arterioles, bringing more blood and nourishment to the surface of the skin
7. What are the two categories of baths?
A: Cleaning and therapeutic
8. When shaving a patient, you should always shave in the direction of what?
A: Hair growth
9. What type of toothbrush bristle is considered the universal best choice?
A: Soft
10. What should you do when bathing an Alzheimer's patient who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift?
A: Ask the visitors to step out until the bath is complete