Hair Care: Bed Shampoo

Question 1

____________ is a basic hygiene

Answer 1

Shampooing

Question 2

The appearance of _____ often reflects
persons feeling of self concept and
sociocultural well being.

____ may also reflect state of health.

Answer 2

Hair

Question 3

Hair reveals about your health. Research
shows that changes in your hair’s _____, ______, or ______ can be signs of
underlying health conditions.

Answer 3

look,
texture, or thickness

Question 4

Hair changes are due to:

Answer 4

health problem

genetics

stress

nutritional deficiency.

Question 5

Caused by DNA damage and
reducing the supply of
pigment-producing cells in hair
follicles. Stress can also cause
your hair to fall out.

Answer 5

Stress (and Genes) Can Make
You Go Gray

Question 6

(when
cell-damaging free radicals inhibit
the body’s repair processes) may
affect pigment-producing cells.

Answer 6

Oxidative stress

Question 7

which is a rare
condition caused by too
much cortisol, the body’s
primary stress hormone .Brittle Hair Could Be a Sign
of

Answer 7

Cushing’s Syndrome

Question 8

The promotion of
neat, clean and
attractive hair.

Answer 8

HAIR CARE:

Question 9

-It is the washing of the hair
and scalp of the patient in bed.

Answer 9

BED SHAMPOO:

Question 10

To stimulate the blood circulation to the scalp through massage .

(It activates the blood vessels and helps supply more nutrients and
oxygen to the hair strands. )

To provide comfort. Clean hair increases the client’s sense of
well-being.

To promote self-esteem and improve the morale of the patient.

To prevent infection, irritation and damage to the hair and scalp.

To stimulate blood circulation of the scalp through massage.

To remove bacteria, microorganisms, oils and
dirt that cling
to the hair

To assess the condition of the patient’s hair,
skin, and scalp.

In preparation for diagnostic procedures
involving the
head.

Answer 10

Purposes
of
Bed Shampoo

Question 11

Keep the patient warm at all times.

Check the scalp and surrounding skin for pressure damage
and underlying skin conditions.

Position a linen skip (trolley) near the patient and ensure
you dispose of used linen immediately to minimize the
dispersal of microorganisms and dead skin cells into the
environment.

Keep the patient warm at all times.

Check the scalp and surrounding skin for pressure damage
and underlying skin conditions.

Position a linen skip (trolley) near the patient and ensure
you dispose of used linen immediately to minimize the
dispersal of microorganisms and dead skin cells into the
environment.

Answer 11

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF HAIR WASHING

Question 12

To prevent the spread of infection
environment.

Answer 12

Perform hand hygiene

Question 13

Organization facilitates accurate skill
performance

Answer 13

2. Gather all equipment

Question 14

Allays anxiety and foster cooperation

Answer 14

Explain the procedure

Question 15

Saves time and promotes effective care

Answer 15

Bring and set up all equipment @ bedside

Question 16

To arrange appropriate position with
/considering body mechanics

Answer 16

Help patient move his /her hand towards
edge of the bed and

Question 17

Putting a pillow or a cushion prevents from
having pain while the hair washing process

Answer 17

6. Put another pillow or a cushion under the
   bending knees. Make him/her comfortable
   position.

Question 18

To prevent the sheet from soiling.

Answer 18

Setting mackintosh and towel to the client:

Question 19

To prevent him/her from being chilled

Answer 19

2.) Dry the hair as quick as possible

Question 20

To promote circulation

Answer 20

Massage the scalp with oil as
required

Question 21

A nurse is preparing to wash the hair of a client who is confined in bed.
The nurse plans on using a shampoo cap. Which action would the nurse
do first?

Answer 21

Determine whether a primary care provider is needed before a shampoo can be
given
Determine the type of shampoo to be used (e.g. medicated shampoo)
Determine the best time of the day for the shampoo.

Question 22

Your clinical instructor asked you to define bed shampoo, which of the
following would the best definition?

Answer 22

The washing of the hair and scalp of the patient in beD

Question 23

Which of the following is not one of the purposes of bed shampoo?

Answer 23

To distribute oil along the hair shaft.

Question 24

Why do we fan fold the top bedding down to the waist, and cover the
upper part of the client with the bath blanket?

Answer 24

To keep the folded bedding dry
The bath blanket will keep patient warm.

Question 25

How will the nurse protect the patient’s eyes during hair shampooing of a
client confined in bed?

Answer 25

Placing a dry cloth over the client’s eyes.

Question 26

The rationale behind helping the patient move his /her head towards the
edge of the bed, followed by removing the pillow from the head is which
of the following?

Answer 26

To arrange appropriate position and considering the nurse’s observance of body
mechanics

Question 27

The nurse performs hand hygiene prior to patient ‘s hair shampoo in bed.
The rationale behind is which of the following?

Answer 27

To prevent the spread of infection.

Question 28

Which of the following explains the primary reason why the nurse
encourages the patient’s participation in bed shampoo ?

Answer 28

To promote or encourage the patient’s sense of independence

Question 29

Which of the following should be avoided when giving hair care for a
bedridden patient with a history of dizziness?

Answer 29

Placing the neck in a hyperextended position during the shampoo process

Question 30

Why should the nurse wear gloves in shaving the beards and mustaches
of the client?

Answer 30

In case of facial nicks occur and the nurse come in contact with the blood.