Chapter 15: Personal Care | Key Terms

Question 1

Venous Return

Answer 1

Blood return to the heart from Distal extremeties

Question 2

Total Care

Answer 2

patients are able to do very little to nothing for themselves.

Question 3

Tinea Capitis

Answer 3

Ringworm | Fungal infection (can spread from one person to another)

Question 4

Special Mouth Care

Answer 4

oral care for pt. whose conditions result in a need for more frequent care. ie; NPO, receiving O2, having NG or unconscience.

Question 5

Self Care

Answer 5

refers to the pt. who are able to perform ADL without any assistance.

Question 6

Seborrhea

Answer 6

an overproduction of sebum in the scalp, causing dry, flaky skin leading to dandruff.

Question 7

Oscular Prosthesis

Question 8

Nits

Answer 8

clear bumps affixed tightly to the shaft of the hair

Question 9

Mottling

Answer 9

Purplish blotching of the skin when circulation slows immensely.

Question 10

Maceration

Answer 10

softening of the skin due to prolonged exposure to moisture. (usually In the skin crevices)

Question 11

Lice

Answer 11

tiny parasites

Question 12

Leukoplakia

Answer 12

white patches on the tongue/oral mucosa (can be precancerous lesions)

Question 13

Lesion

Answer 13

open areas

Question 14

Excoration

Answer 14

Scrapes on the skin, (resulting by scratching and or Nursing care)

Question 15

Assisted Care

Answer 15

need for SOME assistance with ADLs. ie; hard to-reach areas, help in and out of the tub.