Grooming Flashcards
Where can you shampoo a client’s hair?
In bed, in a bath/shower, at a sink, in a wheelchair
When should one dry a client’s hair after washing and what is it followed by?
Immediately, followed by styling
Do you need to check if it’s ok to roll a client’s hair?
Yes, check with nurse
Only electric razors are allowed to be used, true or false?
False, manual and electric razors are allowed and it’s up to the client’s preference
It’s unnecessary to moisten a client’s skin before shaving, true or false?
False, moistening the skin before shaving is needed
If a client doesn’t mention shaving their face, you may choose to or choose not to; true or false?
False, always ask regarding shaving never assume
What tools do you use and never use to trim nails/toenails?
Use nail clippers, never scissors
Can you share nail clippers between clients?
Never share nail clippers
Does every facility allow PSWs to trim nails?
No, check the guidelines before doing so
Decreased oil/sweat secretions in elderly’s skin causes what?
Skin and hair dryness, makes it more fragile
Fewer nerve endings in elderly causes what?
Decreased temperature sensation and delayed healing process
What client’s need complete bed baths?
Unconscious, paralyzed, in casts/retraction, weak
How long should a bath be maximum?
No longer than 20 mins
Are the client’s allowed to choose when to have a bath?
Yes whenever possible
Are the client’s allowed to choose their bathing products?
Yes whenever possible
