Question

1. which type of garment should you first assist an individual with removing when they undress?

shirt
pants
socks
shoes

1. which arm would you ask a person to remove first from their sweater if they have difficulty moving one of their arms?

unaffected
affected
both at the same time
left arm

1. which request should you first make to an individual who is able to sit upright when assisting them to remove a pullover shirt?

can you sit forward?
can you lie down?
can you lift your arms up?
can you roll to the side?

1. which statement correctly describes the first thing to do when assisting someone with a urinary catheter and collection bag?

ask the nurse to disconnect the collection bag.
unstrap the collection bag and lift it up.
place the urine collection bag on the outside of their pants.
make sure the collection bag is empty.

1. true or false: never make assumptions about what a person can and cannot do.

true
false

Explanation:

1. When assisting with undressing, shoes are typically removed first as they are outer - most and often secured (e.g., laces, straps).
2. When a person has difficulty moving one arm, the affected arm is removed first from the sweater. This is because if you remove the unaffected arm first, the sweater may bunch up and make it harder to remove the affected arm later.
3. For a person who can sit upright, asking them to sit forward is a logical first step as it helps in getting the pullover shirt over the head more easily. Lying down or rolling to the side may not be necessary if they can sit upright, and lifting arms up may be difficult if the shirt is already on.
4. When assisting someone with a urinary catheter and collection bag, the first thing is to unstrap the collection bag and lift it up. This is a basic step in handling the catheter - bag system during undressing or care procedures. Asking a nurse to disconnect (unless it's a specific medical disconnection time) is not the first step, placing it on the outside of pants is part of a later process (if applicable), and ensuring it's empty is not the immediate first action.
5. It is a good practice in caregiving (and in general interactions) to never make assumptions about what a person can and cannot do. Each person is unique, and their abilities may vary based on many factors.

Answer:

1. Shoes
2. Affected
3. Can you sit forward?
4. Unstrap the collection bag and lift it up
5. TRUE