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Module 1 · Foundational Care
Personal Care & Hygiene
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Lesson 12 min
Core principles of personal care
Every personal care task starts with the same five principles.

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Dignity & privacy
Keep clients covered, close doors and curtains, and encourage them to do as much as they safely can.
02
Infection control
Wear medical gloves for direct hygiene, wounds and fluids. Keep a strict clean-to-dirty workflow.
03
Skin observation
Look for redness, tears, bruising, rashes or any sign of skin breakdown during care.
04
Clear communication
Explain what you are doing before and during each step.
05
Client preference
Gather supplies first and respect personal choices about grooming style and timing.
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Question 1 of 2
Which action best protects a client’s dignity during personal care?
Question 2 of 2
When should you explain what you are doing?
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