Which precaution is most appropriate when treating a patient with lice?Go to
Question 2A. Donning a disposable gown and gloves before contactB. Ensuring that lice treatment is applied to any open wounds on the patient’s scalpC. Wearing protective eyewear before contactD. Not shampooing the hair if lice are present
2. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient who has arthritis in the cervical spine?Go to
Question 3A. Avoiding the use of a hair dryer to dry the hairB. Using special positioning precautionsC. Shampooing the hair only when visible dirt is presentD. Avoiding massaging the scalp when shampooing
3. An older adult patient is concerned that her hair is dry. What should the nurse inform the patient?Go to
Question 4A. Dry hair is a common and normal result of the aging process.B. The practitioner will be notified that there is most likely a vitamin deficiency.C. More frequent shampooing using a moisturizing shampoo is necessary to prevent dry hair.D. Oil needs to be massaged through the hair twice a day.
4. The nurse is caring for a patient who has coarse hair. Which intervention is appropriate to prevent the hair from tangling?Go to
Question 5A. Applying cream rinse and leaving it in the hair before combingB. Using a small, tight-toothed comb and working through the hair from the scalp downC. Using a wide-tooth comb and combing small subsections of the hair starting at the hair endsD. Using a wide-tooth comb and combing from the scalp down
5. Which of the following is appropriate when using a disposable shampoo cap to clean a patient’s hair?Back to TopA. Save the cap after use for future applications.B. Comb the hair before application of the cap.C. Avoid securing all the hair under the cap at one time.D. Let the cap sit on the head without touching it so the hair is soaked.