Hair Care: Bed Shampoo Flashcards
____________ is a basic hygiene
Shampooing
The appearance of _____ often reflects
persons feeling of self concept and
sociocultural well being.
____ may also reflect state of health.
Hair
Hair reveals about your health. Research
shows that changes in your hair’s _____, ______, or ______ can be signs of
underlying health conditions.
look,
texture, or thickness
Hair changes are due to:
health problem
genetics
stress
nutritional deficiency.
Caused by DNA damage and
reducing the supply of
pigment-producing cells in hair
follicles. Stress can also cause
your hair to fall out.
Stress (and Genes) Can Make
You Go Gray
(when
cell-damaging free radicals inhibit
the body’s repair processes) may
affect pigment-producing cells.
Oxidative stress
which is a rare
condition caused by too
much cortisol, the body’s
primary stress hormone .Brittle Hair Could Be a Sign
of
Cushing’s Syndrome
The promotion of
neat, clean and
attractive hair.
HAIR CARE:
-It is the washing of the hair
and scalp of the patient in bed.
BED SHAMPOO:
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.
Purposes
of
Bed Shampoo
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.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF HAIR WASHING
To prevent the spread of infection
environment.
Perform hand hygiene
Organization facilitates accurate skill
performance
- Gather all equipment
Allays anxiety and foster cooperation
Explain the procedure
Saves time and promotes effective care
Bring and set up all equipment @ bedside
To arrange appropriate position with
/considering body mechanics
Help patient move his /her hand towards
edge of the bed and
Putting a pillow or a cushion prevents from
having pain while the hair washing process
- Put another pillow or a cushion under the
bending knees. Make him/her comfortable
position.
To prevent the sheet from soiling.
Setting mackintosh and towel to the client:
To prevent him/her from being chilled
2.) Dry the hair as quick as possible
To promote circulation
Massage the scalp with oil as
required
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?
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.
Your clinical instructor asked you to define bed shampoo, which of the
following would the best definition?
The washing of the hair and scalp of the patient in beD
Which of the following is not one of the purposes of bed shampoo?
To distribute oil along the hair shaft.
Why do we fan fold the top bedding down to the waist, and cover the
upper part of the client with the bath blanket?
To keep the folded bedding dry
The bath blanket will keep patient warm.
How will the nurse protect the patient’s eyes during hair shampooing of a
client confined in bed?
Placing a dry cloth over the client’s eyes.
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?
To arrange appropriate position and considering the nurse’s observance of body
mechanics
The nurse performs hand hygiene prior to patient ‘s hair shampoo in bed.
The rationale behind is which of the following?
To prevent the spread of infection.
Which of the following explains the primary reason why the nurse
encourages the patient’s participation in bed shampoo ?
To promote or encourage the patient’s sense of independence
Which of the following should be avoided when giving hair care for a
bedridden patient with a history of dizziness?
Placing the neck in a hyperextended position during the shampoo process
Why should the nurse wear gloves in shaving the beards and mustaches
of the client?
In case of facial nicks occur and the nurse come in contact with the blood.
