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Chapter 25: Facilitating Hygiene Flashcards

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Where can you best see jaundice ?

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scelerae of eyes

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activities involved involved in maintaining personal cleanliness and groom

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hygiene

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What are the are 5 types of scheduled hygiene care?

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hourly rounding, early morning care, AM (morning) care, PM (afternoon) care, HS (hours of sleep) care.

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hourly rounding

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When you see patient every hour: offer pain relief, positioning, and toileting.

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Early morning care

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soon after the patient awakens, prepare breakfast, diagnostic test, totting, washing the face/hands and mouth care.

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AM (morning) care

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hygiene care AFTER breakfast. Toiling, bathing, skin care, dressing positioning. Nursing assistant will straighten the bed linen.

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PM (afternoon) care

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prepare them for visitors or afternoon rest. Medication, oral care, hand wash, straighten bed linens.

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HS (hours of sleep) care

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before patient got to sleep. Back massage, make sure light is easy to reach, turn off TV, and toileting.

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Epidermis layer is

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thick layer, stratified squamous, with dead cells

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Dermis layer is

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thinner layer, blood, lymphatic vessels, sweat gland.

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Function of skin

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protection, sensation, régulation (maintain fluid/ electrolyte) balance, Vitamin D (ultra violet light from the sun).

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if a person is dehydrated, the patients skin is most likely…

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dry/ crackle

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the skin of an infant:

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fragile, easy to injure

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the skin of adolescence:

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sebaceous glands enlarge causing the skin to be oily–> acne

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the skin of older adults:

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reduce healing, skin is getting weaker, risk factors such as ulcers

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pollar of the skin is

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pale skin

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17
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erythema of the skin is

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redness of skin (inflammation)

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jaundice

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yellow discoloration due to the liver function

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cyanosis

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bluish coloring on the skin due to the lack of oxygen on the blood

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pressure ulcers are?

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lesions caused by tissue compression

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21
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When a person has maceration of their skin, it means what?

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softening of the skin from moister

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If a person has a skin problem called abrasion, it means?

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shearing force/ rub away

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Assist bath

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nurse help patient with areas that may be difficult to reach (back, feet, legs)

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partial bath

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clean only areas that may cause odor or discomfort (axillary/perineum)

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complete bath

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wash patients ENTIRE body without assistance from patient.

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bed bath

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patient remain in bed but are able to bathe themselves. Nurse will provide bath supplies.

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27
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towel bath

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it is a type of bed bath: place large towel and bath blanket in plastic bag that is saturated and warmed up for use.

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when do you use towel baths?

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for patients with mild moderate impaired skin integrity to activity intolerance, or with dementia (Alzheimers)

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bag bath

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8 to 10 wash cloths instead of a towels moistened with water

30
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basin/water bath

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using disposable basin

when patient refuse to bath and is grossly soiled

31
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showers

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make sure you confirm with doctor and watch of patient so that they do not slip

32
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tub bath

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helps soak areas that are crusty or soiled

33
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When do you use a tub bath for patient?

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if they have pain/stiffness

34
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therapeutic bath is?

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has medical ordered substances, specific temperature.

35
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oatmeal bath is used for patients that have

A

chicken pox

36
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What type of baths do you give older adults?

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bag baths
avoid soap
apply lotion!

37
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what is tinea pedis ?

A

athlete foot (fungal infection)

38
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plantar warts are

A

virus on foot

39
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patients can get bunions by?

A

aging and tight fitting shoes

40
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Perineal care is

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women: care between the anus and vulva
men: anus and scrotum

41
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true or false: There is NANDA labels to describe nail problems

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False

42
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Who specializes in foot care?

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Podiatrist

43
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True or False: The nail is part of the integumentary system

A

True

44
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The front teeth are known as?

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incisors

45
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The back teeth is known as?

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molars

46
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by the age of 2: how many teeth do they have

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20

47
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what age does teeth start to grow?

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6 months to 2 years old

48
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The confused patient becomes distressed and agitated when the NAP attempts to give a morning bath. The nurse should instruct what kind of bath for the patient?

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partial bath

49
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How does pregnancy cause oral problems?

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During pregnancy, vascularity of the gingiva increase causing gums to bleed easily and it becomes puffy/tender

50
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What does your teeth/gum need to stay healthy?

A

calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D

51
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what can cause dryness of mouth?

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medication and oxygen therapy

52
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true or false: radiation treatment of the head and neck do not damage teeth and jaw structure

A

False: they do!

53
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another term for “bad breath”

A

halitosis

54
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The inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth is know as?

A

gingivitis

55
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Denture care

A

clean once a day

if they contain metal..DO NOT SOAK OVER NIGHT

56
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Vellos hair is?

A

short, fine hair

57
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Darker, longer hair that are found in the scalp, eye brow, alive, and legs are called?

A

terminal hair

58
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Pediculosis is also know as?

A

head lice

59
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Hair loss is also known as?

A

alopecia

60
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Can a Nurse shave a patients beard and mustache?

A

Yes, BUT they need permission from both the patient and Doctor.
It is suggested not to do that because if you cut him/her it will cause infection

61
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True or False: NANDA-I has 1 disturbed sensory perception: Visual

A

True

62
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How do you prevent an unconscious patients eyes from getting dry?

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Apply lubricant with saline

63
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As a nurse, where should you place a patients personal belonging (glasses/contact/ hearing aid)?

A

Put it into plastic bag/container and place it on the side table next to patients bed side. Also let them know so that they can see you have done so.

64
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When handling artificial eye…

A
  1. wear gloves
  2. raise upper lid and depress the lower lid
  3. apply pressure just below eye
65
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Wax in the ear is known as?

A

Cerumen

66
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what are the three types of hearing aid?

A

postaural, in-the canal aid, and the inner ear made.

67
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True or False: To keep hearing aid clean, place then in water

A

False

68
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Before you leave the patients room, what do you always ask?

A

“What else can I do for you?”

69
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Make sure a patients room is…

A

properly ventilated
proper room temperature
and comfortable

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