Chapter 13: Hygiene, Grooming and Reproduction Flashcards
Basic self care tasks done every day.
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living
Toileting, dressing, oral care done before breakfast.
AM Care
Inhaling of foreign material.
Aspiration
Measures taken to avoid inhaling of foreign material.
Aspiration Precautions
Tools enabling people to complete ADLs.
Assistive/Adaptive Devices
Armpit
Axillae
Foreskin removed from penis.
Circumsized
Artificial Teeth
Denture
Inherent worth and respect that every person deserves.
Dignity
Sterile cloth or sheet, used to create a sterile field during medical procedures.
Drape
To discharge matter from the throat or lungs by coughing or spitting.
Expectorate
The fold of skin that covers the penis.
Foreskin
Area where the abdomen meets the inner thigh.
Groin
Process by which individuals clean and maintain their bodies.
Grooming
Hygiene practices completed before going to sleep.
PM / HS Care
The inner and outer folds of the vulva, at either side of the vagina.
Labia
Tiny, wingless parasites that feed on human blood.
Lice
The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities.
Mucous Membrane
A support, brace, or splint used to support movable parts of the body.
Orthotic
Washing the face, underarms, arms, hands, and perineal area.
Partial Bath
Infestation of the body, hair, or clothing with lice.
Pediculosis
Cleaning of the perineum - area between the anus and the genitals.
Perineal Care
Inability to perform daily functions related to health and well-being.
Self-Care Deficit
Male penis where the foreskin remains intact.
Uncircumsized