Activities of Daily LivingDifficulty 3/5
When providing perineal care, in which direction should the aide clean?
- AIn a circular motion outward, reusing the same area of the cloth
- BFrom back to front, using a clean area of the cloth for each stroke
- CAway from the meatus, using a clean area of the cloth for each stroke
- DToward the meatus, using a clean area of the cloth for each stroke
Show answer and rationale
Correct: C. Cleaning away from the urinary meatus, with a fresh area of the cloth each time, prevents carrying organisms toward the urethra. Both halves are scored steps in the NNAAP checklist.
- D — Cleaning toward the meatus carries organisms directly toward the urethra.
- A — Reusing the same area of the cloth redeposits what was just removed.
- B — Back to front moves organisms from the anal area toward the urethra.