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Chpt. 22: Personal Hygeine Flashcards

1
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what is care given at bedtime of PM called

A

Evening care

pernial care

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pernial care

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cleaning the genital and anal areas;pericare

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3
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tartar

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hardened plaque on teeth

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aspiration

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occurs when breathing fluid, flood, vomitus, or an object into the lungs

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5
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care given after breakfast is called…

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MOrning care, early morning care

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6
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pericare is aka….

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perineal care

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7
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plaque

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thin film that sticks to the teeth. Contains saliva, microbes, and other substances

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8
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denture

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artifical tooth or a set of artifical teeth

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9
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diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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10
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circumcised

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when the foreskin covering the glans of the penis was surgically removed

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11
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if a person needs help with personal hygiene, you can find out what needs they have by…

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following the nurse’s directions and the care plan

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12
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you should assist a person w/ personal hygiene…

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whenever help is needed

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13
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when giving personal hygiene, you need to remember to protect the person’s right to…

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privacy and personal choice

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14
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what hygiene measures are not done before breakfast

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assisting w/ activity by providing ROM exercises

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15
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what hygiene measures are one before breakfast

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assisting w/ elimination
straightning resident units, including making beds
assisting w. oral hygiene

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16
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what is done everytime you assist w/ hygiene measures throughout the day

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face and hand washing and oral hygiene

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17
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if good oral hygiene isn’t done reg., the person may develop tartar, which will lead to…

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periodontal disease

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18
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name the health team members that may asses the person’s need for mouth care

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speech-language pathologist
nurse
dietitian

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19
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teeth are flossed…

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to help prevent periodontal disease

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20
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sponge swabs are used for…

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persons w sore, tender mouths and for unconscious persons

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21
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you follow Standard Precautions and the bloodborne Pathogen Standard when giving oral hygiene b/c…

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gums may bleed during mouth care

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22
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when the person is able to perform oral hygiene in bed, you arrange the items on…

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the over-bed table

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23
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what dont you do when you’re brushing the person’s teeth

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use only a sponge swab to clean the teeth

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24
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what don’t you do when flossing teeth

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start at the lower back tooth on the right side

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25
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what do you do when flossing

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hold floss between the middle fingers
move floss gently up and down between teeth
move to a new section of floss after every second tooth

26
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when providing mouth care for an unconscious person, position the person on 1 side w. the head turned well to the side to prevent…

A

prevent/reduce risk of aspiration

27
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when giving oral hygiene to an unconscious person who wears dentures, you should…

A

dentures ARE NOT WORN WHEN THE PERSON IS UNCONSCIOUS

28
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mouth care is given to an unconscious person how many times a day

A

at least every 2 hrs

29
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a padded tongue blade is used when giving oral hygiene to an unconscious person to

A

keep the mouth open

30
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when cleaning dentures at a sink, line the sink w. a towel to…

A

prevent damage to dentures if they fall in the sink

31
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id dentures are not worn after cleaning, store them in

A

cool water

32
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if person cant remove the dentures, you can use ___ to get a good grip on the slippery dentures

A

guaze squares

33
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older persons usually need a complete bath/shower only twice a week because…

A

dry skin often occurs w/ aging

34
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if a person has dry ski,n, what helps keep it soft

A

creams, lotions and oils

35
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if a person w. dementia resists bathing, you may…

A

try giving the beth during a time of day when the person is calmer

36
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when choosing skin care products for bathing you should use…

A

products the person prefers whenever possible

37
Q

what is the range for water temp. in a complete bath for adults

A

110F-115F(43.3C-46.1C)

for older persons, the temperature should be lower

38
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when applying powder…

A

sprinkle a small amount onto your hands or a cloth

39
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When helping a bariatric person w/ hygiene, its important to …

A

dry under skin folds to prevent skin breakdown

40
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a complete bed bath is given to persons who…

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are weak from illness or surgery

41
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when youre giving a complete bed bath, the bed is made…

A

after the bath is completed

42
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offering the bedpan, urinal, commode, or bathroom is done when?

A

before the bath begins

43
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during the bed bath, the bath blanket is placed…

A

over the person before top linens are removed

44
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don’t use soap when washing what area?

A

around the eyes

45
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how do you avoid exposing a person when washing the chest

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place a towel over the chest cross-wise

46
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bath water is changed when

A

its cool and soapy

47
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a person with what condition will respond well to a towel bath?

A

a perosn w/ dementia

48
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a partial bath involves bathing…

A

the face,hands,axillae,back,butt,perineal(crack)

49
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when giving any type of bath, you should…

A

provide for privacy

50
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a tub bath should last n longer than…

A

20min

51
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if a person is weak or unsteady what should be used when the person showers

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shower chair, shower trolley, or shower stall

52
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when assisting w/ a tub or shower, whtat is done first

A

place a rubber bath mat in the tub or on the shower floor

53
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when cleaning the perineal area

A

work from the uthreal to anal area

54
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when gathering equipment for perineal care you’ll need how many wash cloths

A

at least 4

55
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when giving pernial care to a male, you should

A

retract the foreskin if he is uncircumsized

56
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what religion requires at least one bath a day

A

east indian hindus

57
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what do some Hindus beleive is harmful after a meal

A

bathing after a meal is harmful

58
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when should you offer oral hygiene

A

before,after breakfast

afternoon,evening care

59
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what methods can be used to measure the water temp. for a bed bath

A

bath thermometer

inner wrist

60
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when brushing the teeth of a comotose erson, what do you do

A

turn to side to prevent aspiration

use tounge blade to hold open mouth

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