Are you "In the Know" About Bathing Your Clients?

If your clients have dry skin, you should add bath oil to their tub baths.

True

False

A client with Alzheimer's disease may be afraid of everyday things like running water or a bar of soap.

True

False

The most important areas to clean during a partial bath are the face, underarms, buttocks and genital area.

True

False

A sitz bath is used to soak a clients feet and lower legs.

True

False

One purpose of a bath is to:

Keep the skin from becoming dry by soaking it in water.

Give nursing assistants something to do.

Remove dirt and dead skin cells from the body.

Decrease blood flow in the body.

During bath time, you should observe your clients for:

Moles that are changing shape.

White lice eggs in the hair.

Cracked skin between the toes.

All of the above.

To avoid infection, the perineal area should be washed from _____________ to ______________.

Front, back

Back, front

Grab bars:

May be placed horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

Help clients gradually slide their bodies into a bathtub.

Direct water to hard-to-reach body parts.

Are never used in showers.

Brushing a client's hair too often can cause pressure sores on the scalp.

True

False

The risk of falling is higher when clients get _______ or _______ of a bathtub

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