Personal careQuestion 811 of 1700
When cleaning the buttocks of a male resident, which direction do you wipe?
- Toward the urethra
- In circles around the urethra
- Away from the urethra
- Side to side only
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Correct answer: Away from the urethra
Wiping away from the urethra reduces the spread of germs.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.19: Skills Checklist- Perineal Care (Male)
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026