Hair Care: Shaving Flashcards
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
The nurse is preparing the client for facial hair shaving. How would the
nurse soften the bristles and make skin more pliable?
Applying shaving cream or soap and water.
The nurse is preparing a patient with bleeding tendencies to shave his
beard and mustache, what should be the preferred equipment to prevent
uncontrollable bleeding from facial cuts?
Electric razor
The nurse explains the bed shampoo procedure to the patient to
Allay patient’s anxiety and gain his/her cooperation
TRUE OF FALSE The nurse will perform bed shampoo , if the patient is unconscious , she
should talk to them what he/she is doing – and avoid talking to
colleagues about the patient.
True
It is the removal of facial hair by using a razor or
any other kind of bladed instrument
.
It is the removal of hair, by using a razor or any
other kind of bladed implement, to slice it
down—to the level of the skin or otherwise.
To cut off hair or beard close to the skin ;
Shaving
require daily care. The
most important aspect of care is to keep them
clean. Food particles tend to collect in beards and
mustaches, and they need washing and combing
periodically. Clients may also wish a beard or
mustache trim to
Beard and Mustache Care
Can be used for facial, leg, or underarm hair.
An electric razor should not be used in same room where oxygen is
used.
Electric razors should not be used around water.
Check all types of razors for chips or rust on the blades.
Always dispose of used razor blades.
Use only an individual’s personal razor.
Supervise the use of razors closely for safe and correct
handling before individual shaves independently.
Encourage the individual to do as much for him or herself as
possible.
Considerations in Shaving
Personal electric or other
style razor
Shaving cream and
aftershave lotion
Personal towel
Sink or Basin with warm
water
Mirror
Supplies
____ ______often shave or are
shaved after a bath. Frequently
clients supply their own electric or
safety razors.
Male clients
Teach and assist the individual in locating the
best place to complete his or her shaving. Use of
a ____________________ for shaving the face or
under the arms.
mirror is recommended
Depending on what part of the body one
is shaving, a
sink, bowl, bathtub, or shower may
be more ___ and ____
safe and
functional
Hold the ____ _____, particularly around creases, to prevent cutting the
skin.
skin taut
Hold the razor so that the blade is at a __-degree angle to the skin
45
shave in short, firm strokes in the
direction of hair growth
