Chapter 40: Hygiene

Question 1

What are the factors that influence personal hygiene practices?

Answer 1

Social practices
SES
Personal preferences
Health beliefs & motivation
Cultural variables
Dev stage
Physical condition

Question 2

Alopecia

Answer 2

Hairloss

Question 3

What can cause alopecia?

Answer 3

Chemotherapy medications
Hormonal changes
Improper hair care practices

Question 4

What other activities can you perform while doing hygiene?

Answer 4

ROM
Wound care
Physical assesment

Question 5

How do you develop a caring relationship with your patient when providing hygiene?

Answer 5

Use teaching & therapeutic communication skills

Question 6

What factors place a patient at risk for impaired skin integrity?

Answer 6

Reduced sensation
Vascular insufficiency
Immobility

Question 7

What therapies can be performed before hygiene practices to patients with pain & nausea that better prepares the patient for any procedure?

Answer 7

Symptom-relief therapies

Question 8

What measure must be taken into account when providing oral care to unconscious patients?

Answer 8

Prevent aspiration