Personal careQuestion 365 of 1700
Why do you add lotion to your gloved hands during a back rub?
- To lessen rubbing on the skin
- To make the back rub last longer
- To warm the air in the room
- To hide skin problems from view
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Correct answer: To lessen rubbing on the skin
Lotion lets your hands glide, so the skin is not pulled or rubbed.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.17: Skills Checklist- Back Rub
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026