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PRACTICING FOR NCLEX

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Circle the letter that corresponds to the best

answer for each question.

1.Which of the following would be the

appropriate treatment for acne?

a.The infected areas should be gently

squeezed to release the infection.

b.A person with acne should wash his/her

skin less frequently to avoid removing

beneficial oils.

c.Foods that are found to aggravate the con-

dition should be eliminated.

d.Cosmetics and emollients should be used to

cover the condition.

2.When caring for a patient with dentures,

which of the following should the nurse tell

the patient?

a.Keeping dentures out for long periods of

time permits the gum line to change,

affecting denture fit.

b.Dentures should be wrapped in tissue or a

disposable wipe when out of the mouth

and stored in a disposable cup.

c.Dentures should never be stored in

water because the plastic material may

warp.

d.A brush and nonabrasive powder should be

used to clean the dentures and hot water

should be used to rinse them.

3.Which of the following is an appropriate guide-

line for providing perineal care for a patient?

a.Always proceed from the most contaminated

area to the least contaminated area.

b.Do not retract the foreskin in an uncircum-

cised male.

c.Dry the cleaned areas and apply an emollient

as indicated.

d.Powder the area to prevent the growth of

bacteria.

4.Which of the following is an appropriate meas-

ure when providing foot care for a patient?

a.Soak the feet in a solution of mild soap and

tepid water.

b.Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply

moisturizer on the tops and bottoms.

c.For diabetic patients, trim the nails with

nail clippers.

d.Cut off any corns or calluses.

5.When bathing your patient, you notice

she has a rash on her arms. Which of the

following would be an appropriate nursing

intervention?

a.Avoid washing the area because cleansing

agents will only make the rash worse.

b.Use a tepid bath to relieve inflammation

and itching.

c.Do not use over-the-counter products on

unknown rashes.

d.Use a moisturizing lotion on a wet rash to

prevent itching.

Hygiene

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