Hygiene Flashcards
what are the 5 physical benefits of bathing?
- remove bacteria
- allow thorough skin assessment
- increase circulation
- maintain muscle tone
- maintain joint mobility
what are psychological benefits of bathing?
- promote comfort
- promots well being
- promote relaxation
- rapport with nurse
This bath cleanses, soothes, and reduces inflammation of perineal area (pot partum, vaginal/rectal surgery, hemorrhoids, fissures)
sitz bath
this bath relieves muscle spasms and soreness by total immersion
hot water bath
this is a general bth for cleansing, promoting relaxation and relieving tension
warm water bath
this bath relieves muscle tension and decreases body temp in febrile patients
cool water bath
this bath softens and loosens secretions during dressing changes or reduces pain/swelling/itching/inflamed skin
soaks
6 factors ffecting self care
- environment
- motivation/mental health, cognitive abilities
- energy
- acute illness/surgery
- pain
- neuromuscular function and sensory deficits
what are indicators of problems with self care?
dry scaly excoriated skin, oily unwashed hair, dirty or broken nails, clothes that are inappropriate for weather
Patient is independent in self care activities is level…
0
patient uses equipment or devices to perform self care independently is level…
1
patient requires assistance or supervision from another to complete self-care
2
patient requires assistance/supervision fro another AND assistive devices to complete self care
3
patient is completely dependent on another to perform self care activities
4
what does a cold and dusky foot indicate? why significant?
poor circulation
- decreased healing, sensation
- increase fall risk, infection risk
flattened thickening of the epidermis often on bottom or side of foot over bony prominence
callus
cone shaped lesion (thickening of epidermis) usually over the 4th or 5th toe over joint
corn
regular or irregular flattened by pressure, surrounded by cornified epithelium, often painful
plantar warts
inflammation and thickening of bursa of the great toe joint, enhlrgement of joint and displacement of toe
bunion
redness, scaling, and cracking of the skin between toes
tinea pedic (athletes foot)
inflammation, swelling, tissues pain at edge of toenails
ingrown nail
excessive foul odoer of the feet
foot odor
_____ attach their eggs/ nits to the hair
lice
what is treatment for lice in hair?
pyrethrin or permethrin shampoo every 9-10 days
-comb out nits
what treatment is needed for clothing?
temp exteremes for at least 5 minutes- hot water and air cycles
contraindications for straight razor shaving?
blood thinners or bleeding disorders
when cleaning dentures be sure to….
place in denture cup with name on label
avoid using what in ears?
q tip, bobby pins, toothpick
is infcetion in eyes clean….
eyes with seperate wash clothes
how do you clean mouth of unconscious person?
soft bristled toothbrush is used to clean the interior parth of teeth and mouth
-yaukner to suction out water/toothpaste
what is patient has difficulty chewing and swallowing?
-dont give any more food until speech therapy comes to do swallow study
how often to empty condom cath or urinary catheter
once per shift or when full
this discipline helps with motor function and strength
PT
this discipline helps with ADLS
OT
this discipline finds placement outside of home and resources for those at home
social worker
assesses home environment for self care
home health nurse
directs medical care and rehab in a program
rehabilitation physician
