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Hygiene Flashcards

1
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Hygiene definition

A

Conditions or practices of cleanliness conductive to health

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2
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What is the first line of defense?

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Skin
skin/mucosal cells essential to health of the body

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3
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What is the body’s largest organ?

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Skin

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4
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What are the functions of the skin?

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Protection
Secretion
Excretion
Temperature Regulation
Sensation

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5
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Epidermis

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Several thin layers of epithelial cells
Shield underlying cells

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Dermis

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Support epidermis and contains collagen, nerve fibers, blood vessels, glands, hair follicles

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7
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What glands are in the dermis?

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Sweat and sebaceous

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Sebaceous glands

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Secrete sebum (oily, odorless fluid into hair follicles) which softens, lubricates skin, slows water loss, bacterial action

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Subcutaneous tissue

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Nerves, blood vessels, nerves, lymph, and connective tissue filled with fat tissue/cells
- Fat insulates
- Cushions upper layers
- Loosely secure skin to underlying tissues

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10
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Normal nails look like

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Transparent, smooth, and convex
Pink nail bed and translucent white tip

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11
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What does normal mucosa look like?

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Light pink, soft, moist, smooth , no lesions

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12
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Xerostomia

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Dry mouth

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13
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Gingivitis

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Inflammation of gums

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14
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Dental caries

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Tooth decay

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15
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What can impair salivary secretion?

A

Medications
Exposure to radiation
Mouth breathing

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16
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What is a reflection of general health status via growth, distribution, and pattern?

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Hair

17
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Sensitive sensory tissues are

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Eyes
Nose
Ears

18
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Good hygiene practices include

A

Support function and stability of the skin, mucosa and other functions
Promote self image
Provide comfort

19
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What should you consider about the patient when performing hygiene?

A

Social, socioeconomic status, personal preferences, health beliefs and motivation, developmental stages, physical conditions, body image

20
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Nursing actions for hygiene (things to remember for a patient)

A

Utilize knowledge
Culture and developmental
No judgement
Professional standards
Outside the box
Maintain confidence

21
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Nursing process while giving hygiene to a patient

A

Agree to timing and results
Adapt to culture and resources
Allow for independence and assist when needed
Privacy
Maintain warmth

22
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Safety during hygiene

A

Side rails
Test temperature

23
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Nursing safety with hygiene

A

Proper body alignment

24
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Benefits of bathing

A

Removed sweat, dirt, and bacteria
Prevent skin problems
Refreshes/comforts
Stimulates circulation/passive excercise
Opportunity to communicate and physical assessment

25
Q

If you need to give a patient a shower and the patient is weak, what equipment should you use?

A

Shower chair

26
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Sitz bath

A

Perineal and anal areas for treatment and comfort

27
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Perineal Care importance to prevent

A

Skin breakdown

28
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Perineal risk factors

A

Urinary/fecal incontinence
Rectal and perineal surgical dressings
In dwelling catheters
Morbid obesity

29
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What is the difference between soap and water Vs CHG?

A

Soap and water is a reservoir for bacteria and transmission of hospital acquired infections

CHG has less bacterial growth and disposable cloths

30
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CHG

A

Chlorinexidine Gluconate

31
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What are the 3 points of a patient room hygiene?

A

Clean up clutter
Maintain comfort - temperature, noise, lighting, vent, odors
Bed Table Clean ( No urinals or bedpans )

32
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What are the 4 moments beds need to be changed?

A

If linens are not soiled, not changed daily
Soiled linens changed when needed
Ambulatory, showering, bathroom
Bedridden then occupied bed making

33
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Critical of Hygiene

A

Honor requests
Meds if needed
Safety bed rails
Proper body mechanics
Raise bed
Privacy and modesty
Keep warm
Change gloves and water

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