Chapter 17

Question 1

Biofilm

Answer 1

A thin film that sticks to the teeth

Question 2

Tarter

Answer 2

Hardened biofilm

Question 3

What causes problems in the mouth

Answer 3

Diseases, medication, O2 treatment

Question 4

Order of mouth care

Answer 4

Brushing, flossing, mouth wash

Question 5

Observations to make in mouth

Answer 5

Dry, swelling,redness, white patches, loose teeth, pain and discomfort

Question 6

How to brush teeth

Answer 6

Small circles at gum line then move up

Question 7

When brushing an unconscious client

Answer 7

Lateral position
Use suctioning
Always talk to them

Question 8

When performing denture care

Answer 8

Top first
Room tempature water
Inspect dentures and mouth

Question 9

Bathing helps remove

Answer 9

Microbes, dead skin, perspiration, and excess oils

Question 10

A complete bed bath

Answer 10

Involves cleaning the entire body while client is still in bed

Question 11

Partial bath

Answer 11

Involves cleaning the face, hands, underarms, back, buttock, and perineal area

Question 12

Water temperature should be

Answer 12

43.3C to 46.1C
Or as directed on care plan

Question 13

The client has the right

Answer 13

Not to be seen by others

Question 14

Before giving the bath you must

Answer 14

Get consent

Question 15

Smegma

Answer 15

White or yellow substance as a accumulation of dead skin cells and oily secretions around the foreskin or clitoris

Question 16

When performing perineal care you should always

Answer 16

Clean from cleanest area to the dirtiest

Question 17

Deoderates

Answer 17

Control body odours and reduces the amount of perspiration

Question 18

Skin should always be

Answer 18

Dry and intact

Question 19

What’s the worst thing you can do well bathing a client

Answer 19

Be silent

Question 20

Bathing is

Answer 20

Cleaning the whole body, not the hair

Question 21

How to bath

Answer 21

Go from head to toe

Question 22

Is the clients choice always respected

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

Complete bed bath

Answer 23

Washing entire body in bed

Question 24

Key skills for bathing

Answer 24

Always work from clean to dry
Using soap, long strocks towards the heart
Rise soap off well
Pat dry

Question 25

Order for bed bath

Answer 25

Eyes
Face
Arms and shoulders
Underarms
Hands
Feet
Chest
Abdomen
Legs
Feet
Back
Perineal area

Question 26

What to remember when doing bed bathing

Answer 26

Wear gloves
Flip towel each time you clean a new area
Never double dip
Change water before perineal care

Question 27

Partial bath

Answer 27

Face, underarms, hands, back, and perineal care, buttocks

Question 28

When a client doesn’t want to have a bath

Answer 28

Use clear, simple, repetitive communication

Question 29

Should you use powered

Answer 29

No
Cornstarch based is okay

Question 30

Back message

Answer 30

Should be 5 mins
Put lotion on hands
Circular motions. Avoid the spine

Question 31

Principles of perineal care

Answer 31

Clean to dirty
Inner to outer
Up to down
Far to near
Front to back

Question 32

Hemorrhoids

Answer 32

Vains in the anus extend

Question 33

When giving perineal care to a male client

Answer 33

Clean the shaft of the penis with firm downward strocks

Question 34

Reasons for bed bath may be ordered

Answer 34

The client is weak from surgery
The client is paralyzed
The client is in a cast or traction

Question 35

Back messages should not be given to clients with

Answer 35

Back surgeries
Certain heart diseases
Back injuries
Some lung disorders
Skin disease