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ch 32 hygiene Flashcards

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alopecia

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hair loss or baldness

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caries

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cavities of the teeth

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cerumen

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wax in the external ear canals, consisting of a heavy oil and brown pigment

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cheilosis

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ulceration of the lips

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gingivitis

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inflammation of the gingivae or gums

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glossitis

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inflammation of the tongue

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halitosis

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offensive breath

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pediculosis

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infestation w licew

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periodontitis

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extensive inflammation of the gums and alveolar tissues; synonym for periodontitis

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plaque

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invisible, destructive, bacterial film that builds up on teeth and eventually leads to the destruction of tooth enamel

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stomatitis

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inflammation of the oral mucosa

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tartar

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hard deposit on the teeth near the gum line formed by plaque buildup and dead bacteria

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factors affecting personal hygiene

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culture
socioeconomic class
spiritual practices
developmental level
health state
personal preferences

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during health assessment, you assess what 6 things?

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skin
oral care
eyes, ears, & nose
hair
nails & feet
perineal & genital area

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physical assessment of skin should be performed at least…

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once per shift

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what you should be assessing within the oral cavity

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lips
buccal mucosa
color and surface of gingiva
teeth
tongue
hard and soft palates
oropharynx

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what to look for in the oral cavity

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dental caries/damaged teeth
gingivitis
periodontitis
stomatitis
glossitis
cheilosis
dry/pale oral mucosa
oral malignancies

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what to look for during eyes, ears, & nose assessment.

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-distribution, position/symmetry, and alignment
-presence of cerumen
-tenderness, patency, dryness, edema, bleeding, discharge/secretions

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what to look for during hair assessment

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-texture, cleanliness, oiliness/dryness
-scaling, lesions, inflammation, or infection
-dandruff, hair loss
-pediculosis

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what to look for during nails & feet assessment

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-cleanliness & intactness
-capillary refill & contour of nail bed
-swelling, inflammation, lesions/injuries of feet

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what to look for during perineal & genital areas

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-color, lesions, swelling, inflammation, excoriation, tenderness, discharge
-anal cracks, nodules, distended veins, masses, polyps
-usual/unexpected odors

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early morning care

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-assist pt w toileting
-wash face & hands
-provide oral care

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morning care (AM care)

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after breakfast:
-toileting
-oral care
-bathing (special skin treatments)
-hair care and styling
-dressing
-positioning for comfort/skin protection
-refreshing or changing bed linens

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afternoon care (PM Care)

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-ensuring comfort after lunch
-toileting, handwashing, & oral care
-refreshing/straightening bed linens
-assisting w repositioning/mobility (could be continual process throughout day)

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hour of sleep care (HS care)

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-before bedtime
-assistance w toileting, handwashing, & oral care
-changing soiled bed linens or clothing
-positioning for comfort/skin protection
-offer relaxation techniques (lotion, back massage)
-safety (call light, personal objs w in reach)

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(As needed care = PRN care) clothing & bed linen is changed for…

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soiling or for diaphoretic pts

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CHG baths

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Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Prevents infections.

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mouth swabs

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Sponge swabs are meant to moisten the oral cavity, help loosen sticky mucus secretions, food debris and thickened saliva.

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describe eye care

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-clean from inner to outer canthus
-wet, warm cloth; cotton ball; or compress
-diff surface for each eye to avoid contamination
-use artificial tear solution or NS (norm saline) q4h if blink reflex is absent
-care for eyeglasses, contacts, or artificial eye, if indicated

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describe nose care

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test for patency (the quality or state of being open or unobstructed) of both nares
remove crusted nasal sections by applying warm, moist compress

31
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electric razors are only for…

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high-risk pts

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trimming of the nails are not usually allowed due to…

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risk of injury/ingrown nails

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nails should be…

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straight-across, w smooth edges

34
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what are the 4 lotion and moisture barriers options?

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barrier spray
barrier cream
protective moisturizing lotion & ointment
emollients (moisturizing treatments applied directly to the skin to soothe and hydrate it)

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specific skin care teaching for dx-based topics such as…

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dry skin
diabetic foot care
acne
wounds

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