chapter 30: Personal Hygiene

Question 1

what is afternoon care?

Answer 1

• routine care that occurs BETWEEN LUNCH and EVENING MEAL in a facility
• some client like to afternoon care BEFORE naps, visiting time, activities…
• assistance with going to bathroom, oral hygiene, face washing, hand-washing, hair care

Question 2

what is AM care?

Answer 2

• AM care = early morning care

- routine care given in a facility before breakfast

Question 3

what is HS care?

Answer 3

• HS = hour of sleep
• HS care = evening care or PM care
• occur at bedtime
• face wasing, handwashing, oral hygiene, perineal care, back massage, bathroom

Question 4

what is morning care?

Answer 4

• routine care given in a facility after breakfast, before luch
• most client : bathroom, perineal care, dressed, groomed, mouth care

Question 5

what does personal hygiene promote?

Answer 5

personal hygiene promotes:

• comfort
• safety
• health