Ch. 21, 22, 23, & 24

Question 1

aspiration

Answer 1

breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs

Question 2

denture

Answer 2

a removable replacement for missing teeth

Question 3

hygiene

Answer 3

the cleanliness practices that promote health and prevent disease

Question 4

oral hygiene

Answer 4

the practices that promote healthy tissues and structures of the mouth; mouth care

Question 5

bath blanket

Answer 5

a covering used for privacy and warmth during bathing, hygiene, and other care measures

Question 6

circumcised

Answer 6

the fold of skin (foreskin) covering the glans of the penis was surgically removed

Question 7

perineal care/pericare

Answer 7

cleaning the genital and anal areas; pericare

Question 8

uncircumcised

Answer 8

foreskin covers the head of the penis

Question 9

alopecia

Answer 9

hair loss

Question 10

dandruff

Answer 10

excessive amounts of dry, white flakes from the scalp

Question 11

hirsutism

Answer 11

excessive body hair

Question 12

pediculosis/lice

Answer 12

infestation with wingless insects that feed on blood; lice

Question 13

scabies

Answer 13

a skin disorder caused by a female mite

Question 14

affected side

Answer 14

the side of the body with weakness from illness or injury; weak side

Question 15

garment

Answer 15

an item of clothing

Question 16

unaffected side

Answer 16

the side of the body opposite the affected side; strong side

Question 17

under garment

Answer 17

an item of clothing worn next to the skin under clothing