Chapter 19: Grooming

A person has alopecia. This is...

• Dry, White flakes from the scalp.

• An infestation with lice.

• Excessive body hair.

• Hair loss

Which prevents hair from matting and tangling?

• Bedrest

• Cutting hair.

• Daily brushing and combing.

• Daily shampooing.

A person's hair is not matted or tangled. When brushing hair start at the...

• Scalp

• Hair ends

• Forehead and brush backward

• Back of the neck and brush forward

Brushing keeps the hair...

• Long

• Free of lice

• Soft and shiny

• clean

A person requests a shampoo. You should...

• Shampoo the person in bed

• Follow the care plan

• Shampoo hair at the sink

• Shampoo the hair during the person's shower

When shaving a person's face with a safety razor, do not following except...

• Practice Standard Precautions.

• Follow the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

• Shave in the direction of hair growth.

• Shave when the skin is dry.

A person is nicked during shaving. Your first action is to

• Apply a bandage.

• Wash your hand.

• Tell the nurse

• Apply direct pressure

Mr. Carlson receives oxygen through a nasal cannula. He owns an electric shaver. What is the best option when assisting him....

• Set the shaver to battery power.

• Plus the cord into the electrical outlet.

• Encourage him to grow a beard.

• Ask the nurse to shave him.

Clean under fingernails with a(n)

• Cotton Ball

• Washcloth

• Flat end of an orangewood stick.

• Emery board.

Ms. Sweeney has diabetes. Which are you not allowed to perform?

• Soak her hands.

• File her nails.

• Trim her fingernails.

• Clean under her nails.