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Hygiene Flashcards

1
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what are the 5 physical benefits of bathing?

A
  1. remove bacteria
  2. allow thorough skin assessment
  3. increase circulation
  4. maintain muscle tone
  5. maintain joint mobility
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what are psychological benefits of bathing?

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  1. promote comfort
  2. promots well being
  3. promote relaxation
  4. rapport with nurse
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3
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This bath cleanses, soothes, and reduces inflammation of perineal area (pot partum, vaginal/rectal surgery, hemorrhoids, fissures)

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sitz bath

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4
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this bath relieves muscle spasms and soreness by total immersion

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hot water bath

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5
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this is a general bth for cleansing, promoting relaxation and relieving tension

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warm water bath

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6
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this bath relieves muscle tension and decreases body temp in febrile patients

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cool water bath

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7
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this bath softens and loosens secretions during dressing changes or reduces pain/swelling/itching/inflamed skin

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soaks

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8
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6 factors ffecting self care

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  1. environment
  2. motivation/mental health, cognitive abilities
  3. energy
  4. acute illness/surgery
  5. pain
  6. neuromuscular function and sensory deficits
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9
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what are indicators of problems with self care?

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dry scaly excoriated skin, oily unwashed hair, dirty or broken nails, clothes that are inappropriate for weather

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10
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Patient is independent in self care activities is level…

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0

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11
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patient uses equipment or devices to perform self care independently is level…

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1

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12
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patient requires assistance or supervision from another to complete self-care

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2

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13
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patient requires assistance/supervision fro another AND assistive devices to complete self care

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3

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14
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patient is completely dependent on another to perform self care activities

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4

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15
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what does a cold and dusky foot indicate? why significant?

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poor circulation

  • decreased healing, sensation
  • increase fall risk, infection risk
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16
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flattened thickening of the epidermis often on bottom or side of foot over bony prominence

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callus

17
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cone shaped lesion (thickening of epidermis) usually over the 4th or 5th toe over joint

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corn

18
Q

regular or irregular flattened by pressure, surrounded by cornified epithelium, often painful

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plantar warts

19
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inflammation and thickening of bursa of the great toe joint, enhlrgement of joint and displacement of toe

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bunion

20
Q

redness, scaling, and cracking of the skin between toes

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tinea pedic (athletes foot)

21
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inflammation, swelling, tissues pain at edge of toenails

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ingrown nail

22
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excessive foul odoer of the feet

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foot odor

23
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_____ attach their eggs/ nits to the hair

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lice

24
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what is treatment for lice in hair?

A

pyrethrin or permethrin shampoo every 9-10 days

-comb out nits

25
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what treatment is needed for clothing?

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temp exteremes for at least 5 minutes- hot water and air cycles

26
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contraindications for straight razor shaving?

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blood thinners or bleeding disorders

27
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when cleaning dentures be sure to….

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place in denture cup with name on label

28
Q

avoid using what in ears?

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q tip, bobby pins, toothpick

29
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is infcetion in eyes clean….

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eyes with seperate wash clothes

30
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how do you clean mouth of unconscious person?

A

soft bristled toothbrush is used to clean the interior parth of teeth and mouth
-yaukner to suction out water/toothpaste

31
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what is patient has difficulty chewing and swallowing?

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-dont give any more food until speech therapy comes to do swallow study

32
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how often to empty condom cath or urinary catheter

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once per shift or when full

33
Q

this discipline helps with motor function and strength

A

PT

34
Q

this discipline helps with ADLS

A

OT

35
Q

this discipline finds placement outside of home and resources for those at home

A

social worker

36
Q

assesses home environment for self care

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home health nurse

37
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directs medical care and rehab in a program

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rehabilitation physician

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