Personal careQuestion 337 of 1700
In a shower, in which direction do you wash the rectal area?
- From back to front
- In circles toward the front
- Only from side to side
- From front to back
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Correct answer: From front to back
Washing front to back keeps germs from the rectum away from the urethra.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.11: Skills Checklist- Shower
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026