Rationale

Question 1

Placing bath towel under the clients hips

Answer 1

Bath towel prevebts the bed from becoming soiled

Question 2

Covering female body and legs with bath blanket

Answer 2

Minimum exposure lessens embarassment and helps to provide warmth

Question 3

Using separate clean area of wash cloth for each area or new waahcloth for each stroke

Answer 3

Prevebts transmission of microorganisms from one area to the other

Question 4

Cleaning the labia minora properly

Answer 4

Secretions that tend to collect arpund labia minora facilitate bacterial growth

Question 5

Wash urethra from front to back

Answer 5

Principle of washing from clean to dirty area to prevent urinary tract infection

Question 6

Drying the perinium properly

Answer 6

Moisture supports growth of many microorganisms

Question 7

Retracting the prepuce or foreskin

Answer 7

Necessary to remove the smegma(thick cheesy secretion) that collects under the foreskin and facilitates bacterial growth

Question 8

The penis cleaned before the scrotum

Answer 8

Scrotum is more soiled than penis because of it’s proximity to the rectum

Question 9

Inspecting urethra if with indwelling catheters

Answer 9

A cathether may cause excoriation around the urethra

Question 10

Applying perineal pad

Answer 10

Prevents contamination of the vagina and urethra from the anal area

Question 11

Using separate area of washcloth om the eyes

Answer 11

Prevebts transmitting microorganisms from the eye to the other

Question 12

Asking if client wants soap on the face

Answer 12

Soap has a drying effect and face exposed to air more tends to be drier

Question 13

Placing towel under the arm

Answer 13

Protects the bed from becoming wet