Chapter 18 Flashcards
1
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AM care
A
See “early morning care”
2
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aspiration
A
Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
3
Q
denture
A
An artificial tooth or a set of artificial teeth
4
Q
early morning care
A
Care given before breakfast; AM care
5
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evening care
A
Care given in the evening at bedtime; PM care
6
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HS care:
A
See “evening care”
7
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morning care
A
Care given after breakfast; hygiene measures are more thorough at this time
8
Q
oral hygiene
A
Mouth care
9
Q
pericare
A
See “perineal care”
10
Q
perineal care
A
Cleaning the genital and anal areas; pericare
11
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plaque
A
A thin film that sticks to the teeth; it contains saliva, microbes, and other substances
12
Q
PM care
A
See “evening care”
13
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tartar
A
Hardened plaque
