01
True or false
1 point
True or false: During personal care, you should uncover only the area being washed and keep personal-care information private.
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5 Hygiene and Personal Care Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 5 Hygiene and Personal Care, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
You are preparing a shower for someone whose comfort and skin safety matter. Which water temperature approach is recommended?
- A
Use hot water so the person stays warm throughout the bath.
- B
Use warm water and check that it is comfortable.
- C
Use cold water unless the person requests otherwise.
- D
Use the hottest water the person can tolerate briefly.
03
Written response
1 point
At least how many times per day should a person brush with fluoride toothpaste?
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
For good oral care, clean between the teeth when possible.
05
True or false
1 point
True or false: A person must have a full bath every day to maintain personal hygiene.
- A
True
- B
False
06
Choose one
1 point
A person wears dentures. Which care plan best follows the oral-care guidance?
- A
Clean dentures only when they appear visibly dirty.
- B
Replace regular dental care with denture cleaning at home.
- C
Clean dentures according to the dentist's instructions and arrange regular dental care.
- D
Avoid cleaning dentures if the person has no natural teeth.
07
Fill in the blank
1 point
After rinsing soap away, the skin dry rather than rubbing it.
08
Written response
1 point
When providing perineal care, in which direction should you clean?
09
Choose all
1 point
During routine care, which new findings should you report to the appropriate health professional? Select all that apply.
- A
Persistent redness of the skin
- B
The person prefers a different brand of soap
- C
A sore on the skin
- D
A new change in the mouth or nails
- E
Skin that is clean and has no new changes
10
Choose all
1 point
Which actions support clean technique while assisting with personal care? Select all that apply.
- A
Wash your hands before and after care.
- B
Use clean washcloths and towels.
- C
Keep using water after it becomes soiled to avoid interrupting care.
- D
Follow workplace instructions about gloves and other protective equipment, especially when body fluids may be involved.
- E
Reuse a cloth that has become soiled if it is only being used on the same person.
11
Choose one
1 point
A person becomes upset during a bath. What is the most appropriate response?
- A
Continue quickly so the care is finished before they become more upset.
- B
Pause, reassure the person, and consider another time or a less stressful method.
- C
Insist that the person complete the full bath before taking a break.
- D
Leave without explaining and do not offer care again.
12
Choose one
1 point
When assisting with shaving, which choice can help reduce the risk of cuts when appropriate?
- A
Use a sharp manual razor for every person, regardless of their needs.
- B
Use an electric razor when appropriate to reduce the risk of cuts.
- C
Avoid shaving assistance even if the person requests it.
- D
Shave without checking the person's preference or comfort.
13
Open ended
1 point
A person with diabetes and reduced sensation asks you to trim their toenails. What should you do, and why?
14
True or false
1 point
True or false: A full bath is always necessary every day for effective personal hygiene.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Choose one
1 point
You are preparing to help someone wash at a sink. Which action best protects the person's privacy?
- A
Leave the door open so supplies are easy to bring in.
- B
Close the door or curtain and uncover only the area being washed.
- C
Keep the person uncovered so care can be completed more quickly.
- D
Ask the person to wait until other people have left the room.
16
Written response
1 point
What type of toothpaste should you help a person use when brushing their teeth?
17
Choose one
1 point
A person asks you to add bath oil to the tub. What is the safest response based on the guidance for bathing?
- A
Add bath oil to make the water feel gentler on the skin.
- B
Avoid bath oils because they can make surfaces slippery.
- C
Use extra soap to prevent slipping.
- D
Raise the water temperature to reduce the need for bath products.
18
Written response
1 point
During perineal care, in which direction should you clean?
19
Choose one
1 point
A person can safely wash their arms and face but needs help with other areas. How should you support their independence?
- A
Complete the whole wash yourself to save time.
- B
Ask the person to remain still while you wash every area.
- C
Let the person wash reachable areas and assist where requested or needed.
- D
Leave the person to manage alone, even if help is needed.
20
Choose one
1 point
While helping someone bathe, you notice they are becoming upset and resisting. What should you do next?
- A
Continue quickly so the care is finished as soon as possible.
- B
Insist that the person complete the full bath immediately.
- C
Stop speaking and leave without checking what the person needs.
- D
Pause, reassure the person, and offer a different time or a less stressful method.