Question

true or false
circle t for true, or circle f for false.

1. t f how the hair looks has no effect on the clients well - being.
2. t f when brushing hair, start at the scalp and brush to the hair ends.
3. t f if hair is tangled and matted, first start to brush at the scalp and brush to the ends.
4. t f when caring for adolescents, style hair in a manner that pleases the client and parents.
5. t f older clients need to shampoo more frequently because of decreased oil gland secretion.
6. t f a female client may want you to shave coarse facial hair.
7. t f when you are shaving the face, the clients skin should be loose.
8. t f fingernails should be trimmed with scissors.
9. t f brushing and combing are important to prevent tangles in long hair.
10. t f garbage bags can be used to make a plastic trough to wash the hair of a client in bed at home.
11. t f when you are giving foot care, you should treat corns and blisters.
12. t f poor circulation to feet and toes can be caused by diabetes or vascular disease.
13. t f gangrene and amputation are serious complications of foot injuries.
14. t f the best time to clean and trim fingernails is right after they have been soaked or immediately after a client has been bathed.
15. t f shampooing at the sink or on a stretcher is difficult for people with limited range of motion in their legs and hips.

Explanation:

1. F - Hair appearance affects well - being.
2. F - Start at ends for tangled hair.
3. F - Start at ends for tangled hair.
4. T - Style to please client/parents.
5. F - Older clients shampoo less.
6. T - Female clients may request facial hair shaving.
7. F - Skin should be taut for shaving.
8. F - Usually use nail clippers.
9. T - Brushing/combing prevent tangles.
10. T - Garbage bags can make a trough.
11. T - Treat corns/blisters in foot care.
12. T - Diabetes/vascular disease can cause poor circulation.
13. T - Gangrene/amputation are serious foot injury complications.
14. T - Best after soaking/bathing.
15. T - Difficult for those with limited leg/hip motion.

Answer:

1. F
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. F
8. F
9. T
10. T
11. T
12. T
13. T
14. T
15. T