Chapter 13 Flashcards
Hygiene
Practices used to keep bodies clean and healthy
Grooming
Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair
Activities of daily living (ADLs)
Daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; caring for the skin, nails, hair, and teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and drinking; walking; and transferring
Perineal care
Care of the genitals and anal area
Pressure points
Areas of the body that bear much of its weight
Bony prominences
Areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin
Pressure ulcer
A serious moon resulting from skin breakdown; also known as a pressure sore, bedsore, or decubitus ulcer
Foot drop
A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes difficulty with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally
Orthotic device
A device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called an orthosis
Orthosis
A device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called an orthotic device
Partial bath
A bath that includes washing the face, hands, underarms, and perineum; is given on days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done
Axillae
Underarms
Perineum
The genial and anal area
Additive
A substance added to another substance, changing its effect
Groin
The area from the pubis to the upper thighs
Safety razor
A type of razor that has a sharp blade with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts; requires the use of shaving cream or soap
Disposable razor
Type of razor that is discarded after one use; requires the use of shaving cream or soap
Electric razor
Type of razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream
Pediculosis
An infestation of lice
Dandruff
An excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp
Affected side
A weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the weaker or involved side
Involved
Term used to refer to the weaker, or affected, side of the body after stroke or injury
Oral care
Care of the mouth, teeth, and gums
Dental floss
A special kind of string used to clean between teeth
Halitosis
Bad breath
Edentulous
Having no teeth
Aspiration
The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs; can cause pneumonia or death
Dentures
Artificial teeth
