Chapter 29: Hygiene

Question 1

what position should a female be in when providing perineal care?

Answer 1

dorsal recumbent position

Question 2

in what order do you provide perineal care for females?

Answer 2

Upper thighs


Labia majora
Labia minora, urethral meatus, and vaginal orifice

Question 3

alopecia

Answer 3

balding pathces, hair becomes brittle and broken…

Question 4

pediculsis corporis

Answer 4

body lice, they suck blood and lay eggs on clothing and furniture.

Question 5

pediculsis pubis

Answer 5

crab lice, found in pubic hair… grayish white with red legs…

Question 6

pediculosis capitis

Answer 6

head lice, they attach to hair strands and lay eggs…. resemble dandruff

Question 7

xerosis

Answer 7

abnormally dryness of the skin, cuasing itching, ets…

Question 8

dental caries gingivitis

Answer 8

inflamation of the gums

Question 9

what is Halitosis?

Answer 9

foul smelling breath

Question 10

Maceration:

Answer 10

Maceration is the medical term that is used to describe when the feet or hands (skin) that has prolonged soaking and has lead to softening of the skin. When the tissue is too soft it can lead to ulcerations.

Question 11

edentulous

Answer 11

without teeth