Personal careQuestion 285 of 1700

What does the “S” in the acronym SKWIPE stand for?

  1. Safety
  2. Skin check
  3. Scheduling
  4. Supplies
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Correct answer: Supplies

Before care, check that you have all supplies you need so the procedure is not interrupted.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.4: Pre- and Post-Procedural Steps

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026