Personal careQuestion 346 of 1700
What can you offer the resident to protect the face during a shampoo?
- A wet plastic bag to place over the face
- A dry cloth or towel to cover the face
- A pillow to hold over the eyes and nose
- A cold wet cloth to lay across the nose
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Correct answer: A dry cloth or towel to cover the face
If the resident wants it, a dry cloth covers the face.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.13: Skills Checklist- Shampoo
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026