Chapter 13

Question 1

Hygiene

Answer 1

Practices used to keep bodies clean and healthy

Question 2

Grooming

Answer 2

Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair

Question 3

Activities of daily living (ADLs)

Answer 3

Daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; caring for the skin, nails, hair, and teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and drinking; walking; and transferring

Question 4

Perineal care

Answer 4

Care of the genitals and anal area

Question 5

Pressure points

Answer 5

Areas of the body that bear much of its weight

Question 6

Bony prominences

Answer 6

Areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin

Question 7

Pressure ulcer

Answer 7

A serious moon resulting from skin breakdown; also known as a pressure sore, bedsore, or decubitus ulcer

Question 8

Foot drop

Answer 8

A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes difficulty with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally

Question 9

Orthotic device

Answer 9

A device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called an orthosis

Question 10

Orthosis

Answer 10

A device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called an orthotic device

Question 11

Partial bath

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Axillae

Answer 12

Underarms

Question 13

Perineum

Answer 13

The genial and anal area

Question 14

Additive

Answer 14

A substance added to another substance, changing its effect

Question 15

Groin

Answer 15

The area from the pubis to the upper thighs

Question 16

Safety razor

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Disposable razor

Answer 17

Type of razor that is discarded after one use; requires the use of shaving cream or soap

Question 18

Electric razor

Answer 18

Type of razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream

Question 19

Pediculosis

Answer 19

An infestation of lice

Question 20

Dandruff

Answer 20

An excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp

Question 21

Affected side

Answer 21

A weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the weaker or involved side

Question 22

Involved

Answer 22

Term used to refer to the weaker, or affected, side of the body after stroke or injury

Question 23

Oral care

Answer 23

Care of the mouth, teeth, and gums

Question 24

Dental floss

Answer 24

A special kind of string used to clean between teeth

Question 25

Halitosis

Answer 25

Bad breath

Question 26

Edentulous

Answer 26

Having no teeth

Question 27

Aspiration

Answer 27

The inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs; can cause pneumonia or death

Question 28

Dentures

Answer 28

Artificial teeth