Personal careQuestion 325 of 1700

During a partial bath, what do you use to wash the resident’s face?

  1. Soap and water
  2. Lotion and water
  3. Shampoo and water
  4. Water only
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Correct answer: Water only

The checklist says to wash the face using water only and pat dry.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.9: Skills Checklist- Partial Bath

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026