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. Wipe from the outer canthus toward the nose
- B. Wipe from the inner canthus toward the outer canthus
- C. Use the same swab for both eyes
- D. Apply soap directly to the eyelids
Explanation: The nurse wipes from the inner canthus outward, using a clean area of the cloth for each stroke and a separate swab for each eye.
Correct answer: Wipe from the inner canthus toward the outer canthus- A. Test the water temperature with the nurse's fingers
- B. Ask the patient to report if the water feels uncomfortable
- C. Check the water temperature with the inner wrist
- D. Add hot water while the patient's skin is immersed
Explanation: The inner wrist is sensitive and helps the nurse assess whether the water is too hot before contact with the patient.
Correct answer: Check the water temperature with the inner wrist- A. Apply a thick layer of scented lotion
- B. Dry the folds carefully with gentle patting
- C. Cover the folds with a tight bandage
- D. Leave the folds moist to prevent cracking
Explanation: Moisture trapped in skin folds promotes maceration and fungal growth, so the nurse should pat the areas dry without rubbing.
Correct answer: Dry the folds carefully with gentle patting- A. Place the linen on the floor until the bed is finished
- B. Shake the linen beside the bed before bagging it
- C. Hold the linen away from the uniform and place it in the hamper
- D. Put the linen on the bedside table while collecting supplies
Explanation: Soiled linen should be held away from the uniform and placed directly into the designated hamper to limit contamination.
Correct answer: Hold the linen away from the uniform and place it in the hamper- A. Fasten it loosely around the patient's chest
- B. Place it snugly around the waist over clothing
- C. Hold the patient's arm and pull upward during steps
- D. Position it under the patient's axillae for support
Explanation: A gait belt is placed snugly around the waist over clothing so the nurse can support the patient's centre of gravity during movement.
Correct answer: Place it snugly around the waist over clothing- A. Move the joint quickly through its full range
- B. Support the limb above and below the joint
- C. Continue the movement when the patient reports pain
- D. Force the joint slightly beyond its normal range
Explanation: The nurse supports the limb above and below the joint and moves it slowly and smoothly within the normal range.
Correct answer: Support the limb above and below the joint- A. Place a firm support against the soles of the feet
- B. Keep the toes pointed downward with a pillow
- C. Place a pillow directly under both knees
- D. Allow the feet to remain unsupported in bed
Explanation: A footboard or other firm support against the soles helps maintain the ankles in a neutral position and reduces plantar flexion…
Correct answer: Place a firm support against the soles of the feet48. A patient with painful oral mucositis needs help with mouth care. Which item is most appropriate?
- A. A hard-bristled toothbrush and strong mouthwash
- B. A soft toothbrush and a gentle non-irritating rinse
- C. Lemon glycerine swabs used repeatedly
- D. A dry toothbrush used without any rinsing
Explanation: A soft toothbrush and gentle rinse reduce trauma and irritation while helping maintain oral cleanliness.
Correct answer: A soft toothbrush and a gentle non-irritating rinse- A. Rinse them with very hot water to remove organisms
- B. Clean them over a basin lined with a towel
- C. Place them unwrapped on the bedside locker
- D. Use abrasive powder to remove all stains
Explanation: The basin should be lined with a towel, or partly filled with water, to prevent breakage if the dentures are dropped.
Correct answer: Clean them over a basin lined with a towel- A. Place the commode on the patient's weak side and leave it unlocked
- B. Place the commode on the stronger side and lock it securely
- C. Keep the commode at the foot of the bed for a longer pivot
- D. Ask the patient to step backward before the commode is positioned
Explanation: The commode is placed on the stronger side, close to the bed, and locked before the transfer so the patient can pivot toward the side with…
Correct answer: Place the commode on the stronger side and lock it securely