Chapter 6 Key terms Flashcards
hygiene
practices to keep bodies clean and healthy
grooming
practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair.
pressure points
: areas of the body that bear much of the body weight
bony prominences
areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin
pressure injuries
a serious wound resulting from skin deterioration and shearing; also called pressure
ulcers, pressure sores, bed sores, or decubitus ulcers.
shearing
rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it
remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction.
draw sheet:
an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents in bed.
foot drop
: a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes problems with the ability to flex the
ankles and walk normally.
orthotic device
a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called
orthosis.
partial bath
a bath given on days when a complete bath or shower is not done; includes washing the face,
hands, underarms, and perineum.
perineum:
the genital and anal area
pediculosis:
an infestation of lice.
safety razor:
: a type of razor that has a sharp blade with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts;
requires the use of shaving cream or soap.
disposable razor:
: type of razor that is discarded after one use; requires the use of shaving cream or soap.
electric razor:
type of razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream.
affected side:
a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or injury; also called weaker or involved
side.
involved side:
a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or injury; also called weaker or affected
side.
intravenous (IV) therapy
the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein.
embolism:
an obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot.
oral care
care of the mouth, teeth, and gums.
aspiration
: the inhalation of food, fluid or foreign material into the lungs.
dentures:
artificial teeth
fracture pan:
a bedpan that is flatter than a regular bedpan.
portable commode:
: a chair with a toilet seat and a removable container underneath that is used for
elimination; also called bedside commode.
positioning:
: the act of helping people into positions that promote comfort and health
supine:
: a body position in which a person lies flat on his back.
lateral:
body position in which a person is lying on either side.`
prone:
body position in which a person is lying on his stomach, or front side of the body.
Fowler’s:
: a semisitting body position in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60
degrees
Sims’:
: body position in which a person is lying on his left side with the upper knee flexed and raised
toward the chest.
logrolling:
moving a person as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body.
dangle:
to sit up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance and stabilize
blood pressure.
ergonomics
: the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit
the worker’s abilities.
transfer belt:
: a belt made of canvas or other heavy material that is used to help people who are weak,
unsteady, or uncoordinated to transfer.
