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Chapter 23 Flashcards

Grooming

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alopecia

A

hair loss / thinning ; caused by heredity, male pattern baldness, aging, chemotherapy

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dandruff

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excess amounts of dry skin flakes on scalp and sometimes ear canal / eyebrows; itching is common

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hirsutism

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excess body hair in all groups; caused by heredity / abnormal amounts of male hormone

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pediculosis (lice)

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infestation of insects that feed on lice
- contagious by contact w/ person / surface

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pediculosis capitis

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head lice

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pediculosis pubis

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crabs; lice in pubic hairs

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pediculosis corporis

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body lice

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treatment of lice ?

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  • medicated shampoos / lotions / creams specific to lice
  • thorough bathing
  • room is cleaned
  • wash clothes / linens in hot water
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scabies

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skin disorder cause by female mites burrowing into the skin
- rash / intense itching
- highly contagious by close contact w/ person / surface

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treatment of scabies ?

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  • special creams used to kill mites
  • room is cleaned
  • wash clothing / linens in hot water
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11
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what is the point of grooming ?

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  • prevent infection
  • promote comfort
  • increase love, belonging, self-esteem needs
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12
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what is done for overall grooming ?

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  • washing / brushing hair
  • shaving as needed
  • trimming fingernails
    persons helps as much as safely possible
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13
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how often is brushing / combing hair done ?

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  • personal discretion
  • does themselves if possible to promote independence
  • person chooses when / how its done
  • assist as needed
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brushing non-matted hair procedure ?

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1) position the person (chair or fowlers)
2) place towel on back / shoulders and person puts any eyewear back in the case
3) part hair down middle; and separate those halves in half (1/4th sections)
4) brush scalp to ends (if person prefers vice-versa)
5) remove towel and style hair as preferred

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brushing matted hair ?

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same as non-matted
- small sections of matting at a time
- brushing from ends to scalp
- adding more matting sections after one section is unmatted

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how often is shampooing done ?

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  • persons preference; all affected by hair / scalp condition, hairstyle, personal choice
  • done on bath days if not done by hairdresser / barber
  • method depends on person’s condition
17
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how to prevent shampoo getting in person’s eye ?

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  • have person tilt their head back when pouring water
  • cover their eyes with a washcloth
  • cup the top of their head to make a barrier
18
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what do you need to know when shampooing person ?

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  • when to shampoo
  • what method
  • what shampoo / conditioner to use
  • how to use person’s products
  • person’s position limits
  • water temp (105°F)
  • hair is curled / rolled up before drying
  • person concerns
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what should you report to nurse when shampooing ?

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  • scalp sores
  • flaking
  • itching
  • rash
  • extreme / patchy hair loss
  • extremely dry / oily hair
  • matted / tangled hair
  • infestation
  • how person handled procedure
  • person concerns
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bed shampoo procedure ?

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1) cover / position person; flatten bed
2) place waterproof pad / replace pillow w/ shampoo basin supporting head / neck w/ towel
3) fill water pitcher w/ water (105°F)
4) person hold wash cloth over the eyes
5) wet the hair, apply small amounts of shampoo / lather in hands
6) shampoo hair from hairline to neckline and rinse repeating until water is clean then condition
7) remove supplies, dry person with towel
covering then the scalp
8) comb / style hair

21
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electric shavers are for what kinds of persons ?

A
  • healing problems
  • taking anticoagulants
  • older persons
22
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ways of hair removal ?

A
  • shaving
  • waxing
  • hair removal products
  • plucking
  • threading
    etc.
23
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common places of shaving ?

A

men: facial hair
women: facial hair, underarms, legs

24
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proper use of electric shaver ?

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  • clean before / after use; opening the head and emptying the razor / brush out hairs
  • use on clean / dry face or pre-electric shave oil thing
  • use on sensitive areas first as it heats up
  • go in small circles over the face
    (manufacturer instructs for against / follow hair growth)
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proper use of safety razor ?

A
  • soften hair before shaving; warm towel
  • lather area
  • shave in correct direction
  • rinse then dry razor often
26
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correct shaving direction for facial hair ?

A

with growth

27
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correct shaving direction for underarms

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with growth

28
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correct shaving direction for legs

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against growth

29
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what do you need to know before shaving ?

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  • what shaver to use
  • taking anticoagulants
  • when / what to shave
  • tender / sensitive areas
  • person concerns
30
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what should you report when shaving ?

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  • nicks / cuts / bleeding (at once)
  • irritation
31
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when should you shave underarms / legs ?

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after bathing

32
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how to give nail / foot care to persons w/ dementia ?

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  • calm setting
  • follow person’s habits / routine
  • supplies already ready
  • explain step-by-step
  • converse about enjoyable topic
  • be gentle / respectful
    do nail care another time if person resists
33
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how long do you soak hands for nail care ?

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5-10min in kidney basin

34
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how long do you soak feet for care ?

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15-20min in kidney basin / foot-bath

35
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nail care safety ?

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  • usually do not trim toenails; podiatrist
  • check between toes / feet for cracks / sores
  • do not apply lotion between toes
  • frequent hand hygiene to confused persons
  • wear gloves for nail care
  • nail / hand care given on over-bed table
  • feet care given in your lap
  • always support foot / ankle during care
36
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order of nail care ?

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1) clean under fingernails w/ orangewood stick / washcloth
2) push cuticles back w/ orangewood stick / washcloth if wanted
3) trim fingernails straight across w/ nail clippers
4) file / shape nail
5) apply lotion

37
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how do you file nails ?

A

in one direction; going both ways weakens nail

38
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order of feet care ?

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1) soak feet in water basin / bath 15-20min
2) lay one foot at a time into towel-covered lap
3) wash foot / in-between toes w/ soap towel
4) return foot back into bath to rinse
5) wash the other foot
6) dry thoroughly
7) lotion feet; not between toes
support foot / ankle as needed

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