Personal careQuestion 343 of 1700

Perineal care for a resident having a tub bath may be done at which time?

  1. After the resident leaves the facility
  2. Only after the resident is dressed
  3. Never, because the tub cleans it
  4. In bed, before the bath
Show answer

Correct answer: In bed, before the bath

The checklist says perineal care can be done in bed before the tub bath.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.12: Skills Checklist- Tub Bath

Practice personal care

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026