Ch23 Assisting With Grooming Flashcards
1
Q
What should nailbeds look like?
A
Pink, with no gap between nail and nailbed. Cuticles should be smooth and unbroken. No hangnails.
2
Q
How should nails be cut?
A
Cut nail straight across, then file the corners
3
Q
What are hangnails?
A
Broken pieces of cuticle
4
Q
How to dress someone who has an affected/IV attached?
A
1-if have IV, then put IV bag through gown sleeve first or put unaffected arm first
5
Q
When a person spends a lot of time in bed what should I do?
A
Avoid placing hair accessories as it can cause discomfort or skin breakdown.
