ATI Skills Module: Personal Hygiene
Questions and Answers Already Passed
A nurse is preparing to assist a patient with a tub bath. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse
should take. ✔✔1. Gather all necessary supplies
2. place a rubber mat on the tub floor
3. assist the patient into the bathroom
4. Instruct the patient on using safety bars when getting in and out of the tub
5. Instruct the patient to remain in the tub for no longer than 20 min
When planning morning hygiene care for a postoperative patient, which of the following actions
should the nurse include? ✔✔Ask the patient in what order she typically performs her morning
routine
A nurse is caring for a patient who is on long-term bedrest and requires linen changes due to
excessive diaphoresis. What is the priority rationale for frequent linen changes? ✔✔Moisture
from excessive diaphoresis can cause skin breakdown.
