Personal careQuestion 298 of 1700

Which areas does a partial bath include?

  1. Face, back, legs, and feet, but not the perineal area
  2. Face, armpits, arms, hands, and the perineum
  3. Hair, mouth, nails, and feet, but not the underarms
  4. Arms, legs, back, and hair, but not the face and hands
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Correct answer: Face, armpits, arms, hands, and the perineum

A partial bath washes the face, underarms, arms, hands, and the genital and anal area.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.6: Types of Baths and Techniques

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026