Personal careQuestion 867 of 1700
How should the resident be positioned for shaving?
- Lying flat in the bed with the head turned
- On the side with a pillow
- Upright with a clothing protector on the chest
- Sitting up with no protector on the chest
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Correct answer: Upright with a clothing protector on the chest
Gather the protector at the end so the whiskers do not fall on clothes.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.30: Skills Checklist- Shaving With an Electric Razor
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026