Free Hygiene, Comfort and Mobility MCQs with Answers
50 Hygiene, Comfort and Mobility MCQs from Fundamentals of Nursing, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Care includes bathing, oral and perineal hygiene, grooming, bed making, positioning, range of motion and safe transfers. Questions connect these procedures with skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, body alignment, privacy and patient comfort, while distinguishing active exercise from passive range of motion and independent from assisted mobility.
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- A. Clean from the scrotum toward the penis
- B. Clean the penis from the meatus outward
- C. Retract the foreskin and leave it retracted
- D. Apply powder inside the urethral opening
Explanation: The penis is cleansed from the urethral meatus outward to reduce the spread of microorganisms into the urinary opening.
Correct answer: Clean the penis from the meatus outward- A. Rub reddened areas firmly to improve circulation
- B. Apply lotion between the toes after washing
- C. Dry skin folds carefully after cleansing
- D. Use hot water to remove body oils
Explanation: Moisture trapped in skin folds promotes maceration and fungal growth, so these areas should be dried carefully.
Correct answer: Dry skin folds carefully after cleansing- A. Cover the area with a dry towel only
- B. Apply a prescribed moisture barrier cream
- C. Massage the skin until it becomes pink
- D. Place the patient directly on the damp sheet
Explanation: A moisture barrier protects the skin from repeated contact with urine and helps prevent breakdown.
Correct answer: Apply a prescribed moisture barrier cream- A. Supine with the head turned sideways
- B. High-Fowler position with a basin nearby
- C. Prone with the face turned to one side
- D. Trendelenburg position with the chin raised
Explanation: High-Fowler position promotes comfort, access to the mouth, and drainage of secretions into the basin.
Correct answer: High-Fowler position with a basin nearby- A. The head, spine, and hips are in a straight line
- B. The upper arm is supported on a pillow
- C. The lower leg is supported between the knees
- D. The patient's neck is sharply flexed toward the chest
Explanation: Marked neck flexion can impair comfort, breathing, and normal body alignment.
Correct answer: The patient's neck is sharply flexed toward the chest- A. The left hand, beside the weak leg
- B. The right hand, beside the strong leg
- C. Both hands, directly in front of the body
- D. Either hand, depending on the walking speed
Explanation: A cane is generally held on the side opposite the weaker leg, so the right hand supports a weak left leg.
Correct answer: The right hand, beside the strong leg- A. Move the strong leg, move the walker, then the weak leg
- B. Move the walker, move the weak leg, then the strong leg
- C. Move the weak leg, move the strong leg, then lift the walker
- D. Lift the walker after both legs move forward together
Explanation: The patient first advances the walker, then moves the weaker leg into the walker, followed by the stronger leg.
Correct answer: Move the walker, move the weak leg, then the strong leg- A. Keep the feet together and bend from the waist
- B. Pull the patient using the nurse's back muscles
- C. Use a wide base of support and bend the knees
- D. Twist the trunk while lifting the patient's shoulders
Explanation: A wide base and flexed knees improve stability and allow the nurse to use the stronger leg muscles.
Correct answer: Use a wide base of support and bend the knees- A. Continue the movement until the joint is fully extended
- B. Move the joint quickly to reduce the exercise time
- C. Stop when pain occurs and assess the joint
- D. Force the joint beyond its usual range slowly
Explanation: Range-of-motion activity should be smooth, gentle, and within the patient's tolerance.
Correct answer: Stop when pain occurs and assess the joint- A. Place it beside the bed with the brakes locked
- B. Place it at the foot of the bed with the footrests lowered
- C. Keep the brakes unlocked so it can move with the patient
- D. Position it several steps away to allow a longer transfer
Explanation: The wheelchair should be close to the bed and its brakes locked before the transfer begins.
Correct answer: Place it beside the bed with the brakes locked- A. Use hot water to improve circulation
- B. Rub the skin briskly after washing
- C. Use warm water and pat the skin dry
- D. Apply powder generously to skin folds
Explanation: Warm water and gentle patting reduce drying and mechanical injury to fragile skin.
Correct answer: Use warm water and pat the skin dry- A. Place the arm unsupported beside the body
- B. Keep the elbow fully extended at all times
- C. Support the arm and maintain its natural alignment
- D. Pull the arm gently during each position change
Explanation: Supporting the weak arm and maintaining alignment helps prevent strain, subluxation and contractures.
Correct answer: Support the arm and maintain its natural alignment- A. Comb from the scalp toward the tangled ends
- B. Use forceful brushing to remove all tangles
- C. Begin at the ends and work toward the scalp
- D. Wet the hair with very hot water before combing
Explanation: Starting at the ends reduces pulling on the scalp and limits discomfort when hair is tangled.
Correct answer: Begin at the ends and work toward the scalp- A. Trim the nails deeply around each corner
- B. Cut the nails straight across with suitable equipment
- C. Use a sharp blade to remove thickened nail edges
- D. Soak the feet in very hot water before trimming
Explanation: Toenails are cut straight across to reduce the risk of ingrown nails, especially when sensation is reduced.
Correct answer: Cut the nails straight across with suitable equipment- A. Push with the feet while lifting the hips
- B. Pull on the bedrail with both arms
- C. Keep the legs straight and slide upward
- D. Hold the breath while the nurse pulls
Explanation: Bending the knees and pushing with the feet allows the patient to assist safely and reduces friction.
Correct answer: Push with the feet while lifting the hips- A. The neck is sharply flexed toward the chest
- B. The body is straight with joints supported
- C. The lower legs hang unsupported over the edge
- D. The shoulders are twisted away from the hips
Explanation: A straight body with supported joints promotes alignment, breathing and comfort in semi-Fowler position.
Correct answer: The body is straight with joints supported- A. Move the weak leg first when going up
- B. Move both crutches after stepping up
- C. Move the strong leg first when going up
- D. Place the crutches several steps below
Explanation: When going up stairs, the strong leg moves first, followed by the weak leg and crutches as appropriate.
Correct answer: Move the strong leg first when going up- A. Encourage regular weight shifts when able
- B. Place a folded towel under only one thigh
- C. Massage any reddened area vigorously
- D. Keep the patient seated until the task ends
Explanation: Regular weight shifts reduce prolonged pressure and support tissue perfusion.
Correct answer: Encourage regular weight shifts when able- A. Allow the casted leg to bear weight immediately
- B. Support the casted limb during the transfer
- C. Lift the patient by pulling under the arms
- D. Ask the patient to pivot on the casted foot
Explanation: The casted limb should be supported and weight bearing should follow the prescribed instructions.
Correct answer: Support the casted limb during the transfer- A. Place the drainage bag above bladder level
- B. Clamp the catheter during the entire turn
- C. Check that the tubing is free of tension and kinks
- D. Pull the tubing gently toward the new position
Explanation: Keeping the tubing free of tension and kinks maintains drainage and prevents traction on the urethra.
Correct answer: Check that the tubing is free of tension and kinks