Personal Hygiene & Grooming Flashcards
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A client wears a hearing aid. What should the PCA do with the hearing aid before bathing the client?
Answer: Remove it and store it in a safe, dry location
Hearing aids are sensitive electronic devices that must be removed and stored safely away from moisture before any bathing procedure.
When combing a client's tangled hair, the PCA should begin combing:
Answer: At the ends and work upward in small sections
Starting at the ends and working upward removes tangles gradually without causing pain or hair breakage.
A client has a catheter. During perineal care, the PCA should clean the catheter tubing by wiping:
Answer: From the insertion site outward away from the body
Wiping from the insertion site outward prevents bacteria from being pushed toward the bladder, reducing the risk of catheter-associated infection.
How often should a bedridden client receive a complete bed bath?
Answer: At least daily or as care plan specifies
Bedridden clients should receive a complete bed bath at least daily to maintain skin integrity, hygiene, and dignity, per the care plan.
Which action BEST protects client privacy during personal hygiene care?
Answer: Closing the door and draping the client, exposing only the area being cleaned
Closing the door and using draping techniques maintains the client's dignity and privacy while allowing necessary access for care.
A PCA notices redness and skin breakdown on a client's coccyx during a bed bath. The CORRECT action is to:
Answer: Continue the bath, then document and report to the supervisor
Skin breakdown is a significant finding that must be documented and reported immediately so the care team can intervene before the pressure injury worsens.
When shaving a male client with a safety razor, the PCA should shave:
Answer: In the direction of hair growth to reduce irritation
Shaving in the direction of hair growth minimizes skin irritation, razor burn, and the risk of cuts, especially for elderly clients with fragile skin.