Patient Care.ADL's

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to maintain privacy and promote skin integrity during bathing as part of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?

• To ensure patient comfort and prevent infections

• To save time during care routines

• To reduce the need for supplies

• To avoid documentation errors

Open Ended

What are some key safety measures to consider when assisting a patient with bathing?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in catheter care?

• Clean with soap and water BID

• Keep drainage bag above bladder level

• Check tubing for kinks

• Attach to bed frame (not side rail)

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important considerations when assisting with grooming and dressing?

• Brush hair to maintain scalp health

• Dress the strong side first before the weak side

• Use electric razors for patients on blood thinners

• Provide privacy and maintain patient dignity

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to protect dentures from breakage during cleaning?

• Clean with hot water

• Place a washcloth in the sink

• Store in a dry container

• Use a regular toothbrush

Multiple Select

Which of the following should be reported after assisting a patient with toileting?

• Changes in urine color or odor

• Patient requests more privacy

• Diarrhea or blood in stool

• Patient is able to ambulate independently

Open Ended

Explain how maintaining dignity and safety are both addressed when assisting a patient with toileting.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important safety consideration when assisting a patient with feeding?

• Monitor for choking and ensure upright positioning

• Always use thickened liquids for all patients

• Feed patients only with a spoon

• Ignore patient preferences

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important steps in bed making for patient safety and infection control?

• Keep bed rails up on the side you roll the patient toward

• Wear gloves while handling linens

• Roll soiled linens outward away from the patient

• Raise bed to working height

Open Ended

Describe two ways to address barriers to therapeutic communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, why is maintaining privacy and safety important when assisting patients with bathing?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?

• Bathing

• Grooming

• Administering medication

• Toileting