Personal careQuestion 276 of 1700

Which task is grooming?

  1. Giving a resident a bed bath
  2. Helping a resident brush teeth
  3. Cleaning a resident’s perineal area
  4. Shaving a resident’s face
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Correct answer: Shaving a resident’s face

Grooming keeps a resident’s appearance neat through shaving, hair, and nail care. Bathing and oral care are hygiene.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.2: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026