Personal careQuestion 345 of 1700
Where do you place the drain of the shampoo basin when the resident is in bed?
- Over the resident’s feet
- Over the side rail of the bed
- On top of the resident’s pillow
- Over the garbage can on the floor
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Correct answer: Over the garbage can on the floor
The basin goes under the head and neck, and the drain goes over a garbage can.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.13: Skills Checklist- Shampoo
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026