Bathing Quiz

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a tub bath or shower bath?

• The resident should remain in the tub 20-25 minutes

• Lock the bathroom door to ensure privacy for the resident

• Leave the resident alone during the bath so he/she has privacy

• Oil added to a bathtub makes the tub slippery and is a hazard

The shower room should be what temperature?

• 80-85 degrees

• As warm as you can get it

• 75-80 degrees

• Resident's preference

If a resident becomes faint while taking a shower or bath you should do all of the following except:

• Call for help

• Lower the head as much as possible

• Drain the water out of the tub/turn off the shower

• Leave and get help

Observations to make during a tub bath or shower both include

• Redness and rashes

• Halitosis and plaque

• Dysphagia and nausea

• Confusion and unsteady gait

All of the following are purposes of bathing except:

• Promote cleanliness /observe condition of body

• Stimulate circulation

• Relax resident

• Distract residents

A partial bed bath includes all of the following except:

• Face

• Hands

• Underarms and peri area

• Feet

When completing a bed bath, which side is washed first?

• Closest to you

• Farthest away from you

Water temperature for a bed bath is:

• 105 degrees

• 95 degrees

• 80 degrees

• 115 degrees

How often should a resident who is continent, have a bath?

• At least twice a week

• Only once a week

• Only when the resident wants to

• Only when the family requests

Water temperature for a tub bath is:

• 105 degrees

• 95 degrees

• 80 degrees

• 115 degrees