Grooming: 23 Flashcards
Infestation
Being in or on a host
Dandruff
Infestation of live
Mite
Very small spider-like organism
Pediculosis capitus
An excessive amount of dry, white flakes from scalp.
Pediculosis corporis
Infestation of the body with lice
Pediculosis pubis
Infestation of the pubic hair lice
Hirsutism
Excessive body hair
Pediculosis
Infestation of the scalp with wingless insects
another description of pediculosis is
lice
Anticoagulant
A drug that prevents or slows down blood clotting
scabies
a skin disorder caused by the female mite
hair care, shaving, and nail and foot care are important to many people because these measures affect
love, belonging, and self-esteem
if you see any signs of lice, you should report it to the nurse because…
lice are easily spread to other persons by clothing, furniture, bed linens, and sexual contact
if a person has scabies, what s/s may be present
the person has a rash and intense itching between the fingers, around the wrists nd in other areas
who chooses how you will brush, comb, and style a person’s hair
the person
if hair is curly, coarse, dry which of these would not be done
braid or cut the hair
if a woman’s hair is done by the beautician in long-term care…
have her wear a shower cap during the tub bath or shower
if a person has limited range of motion in the neck, he or she is not shampooed
at the sink or on a stretcher
which of these is an observation that is made when shampooing
scalp sores
presence of nits or lice
matted or tangled hair
if a person receives anticoagulants and needs shaving
use an electric razor
when using safety razors (blade razors)
discard the disposable razor or razor blade in the sharps container
when caring for a mustache and beard, what is done?
wash mustache or beard daily
comb the mustache or beard daily
ask the person how to groom his beard or mustache
the nursing assistant can cut or trim toenails….
if the agency allows them to
when caring for fingernails or toenails, which is wrong?
cut the nails with small scissors
when caring for fingernails or toenails what do you do
clean under the nails w/ an orangewood stick
clip the nails straight across w/ nail clippers
shape the nails w/ an enemy board or nail file
when changing clothing, remove the clothing from
the strong or “good” side first
when you’re undressing a person, it’s usually done…
in the bed in the supine position
to provide warmth and privacy when changing clothes , you
cover the person w/ a bath blanket
whats the procedure when changing the gown of a person w/ an IV…..
slide the gathered sleeve over the tubing hand,arm,and IV site
when you have finished changing the gown of a person with an IV, you should….
ask the person to check the flow rate
what does C stand for
Centigrade
if hair is curly, coarse and dry special measures are needed.
you should use a wide tech comb
start at neckline
work upward lift and fluff hair outward
wet hair or apply conditioner
how can you protect the eyes of a person during shampooing
ask the person to hold a washcloth over their eyes
when shaving the face and underarms w/ a safety razor, shave in what direction
direction of the hair growth
when shaving legs, what direction do you shave?
against hair growth
when using an electric razor what direction do you shave?
against the hair growth
if long hair becomes matted or tangled you should…
tell the nurse and ask for directions
when shampooing the person who has small braids….
braids stay intact
when dressing a person who cant raise the head and shoulders
turn person toward you turn from side away you oush side garment under head return to supine remove garment from weak side
