Personal careQuestion 277 of 1700
Why do aides give hygiene care such as baths and mouth care?
- To keep the hair and nails looking neat
- To keep the body clean and lower germs
- To help the resident move more easily
- To measure how much fluid the resident drinks
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Correct answer: To keep the body clean and lower germs
Bathing and oral care remove dirt and germs from the body. Neat hair and nails belong to grooming, not hygiene.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.2: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026