Hygiene

Question 1

the science of health and its maintenance

Answer 1

Hygiene

Question 2

self-care measures to maintain health which includes bathing, oral care, grooming, toileting and general body hygiene

Answer 2

Personal Hygiene

Question 3

Factors Influencing Hygienic Practices

Answer 3

Culture
Religion
Environment
Developmental Level
Health and Energy
Personal preferences
Knowledge
Physical Condition

Question 4

Types of Hygienic Care:

Answer 4

Early Morning Care
Morning Care
Afternoon Care
Evening Care
PRN Care

Question 5

Care provided to clients upon awakening in preparation for breakfast or diagnostic procedure or surgery

Answer 5

Early Morning Care

Question 6

Hygienic care done after breakfast

Answer 6

Morning Care

Question 7

• Care done after activities in the morning

Answer 7

Afternoon Care

Question 8

• Hygienic care done before bedtime to relax and promote sleep

Answer 8

Evening Care

Question 9

• Provided as required by the client

Answer 9

PRN Care

Question 10

o removes accumulated oil, perspiration, dead skin cells, and some bacteria.

Answer 10

Bathing

Question 11

The Purposes of Bathing:

Answer 11

1. To eliminate odor
2. To stimulate circulation
3. To provide mild exercise
4. To refresh and relax the patient
5. To remove secretions, excretions, dirt and oil from skin

Question 12

Two Major Types of Bath

Answer 12

Cleaning Bath
Therapeutic Bath

Question 13

 Given chiefly for hygiene purposes

Answer 13

Cleaning Bath

Question 14

 Given for physical effects, such as to soothe irritated skin or to treat an area
 The medications may be placed in the water
 Generally taken in a tub one-third or one-half full
 The patient remains in the bath for a designated time (often 20-30 minutes)
 If certain body parts are to be treated (back, chest, arms), these areas are immersed in the solution

Answer 14

Therapeutic Bath

Question 15

Type of Cleaning Bath:
 The entire body of a totally dependent patient is washed

Answer 15

Complete Bed Bath

Question 16

Type of Cleaning Bath:
 Bathing only body parts that would cause discomfort if left un-bathed
 For dependent clients in need for only partial hygiene, self-sufficient bed ridden clients who are unable to reach all body parts
 Done by the HCP or the patient

Answer 16

Partial Bed Bath

Question 17

Type of Cleaning Bath:
 Clients confined on bed bathe themselves
 The client performs the bath except on areas needing assistance from the HCP (back &feet)

Answer 17

Self-help Bed Bath

Question 18

Type of Cleaning Bath:
 He client is immersed into a tub or water
 For more thorough washing and rinsing than bed bath
 May require the HCP’s assistance

Answer 18

Tub Bath

Question 19

Type of Cleaning Bath:
 The client sits or stands under continuous stream of water
 More thorough cleansing than bed bath
 Requires minimal assistance

Answer 19

Shower

Question 20

Type of Cleaning Bath:
 The use of a commercially prepared product that contains 10-12 presoaked disposable washcloths that contain no-rinse cleanser solution

Answer 20

Bag Bath

Question 21

Type of Therapeutic Bath:
 Cleanses and reduces inflammatory or perineal and anal areas of a client who has undergone rectal or perineal surgery or childbirth who has local irritation from hemorrhoids or fissures

Answer 21

Sitz Bath

Question 22

Type of Therapeutic Bath:
 Done to lower body temperature

Answer 22

Tepid Sponge or Cooling Bath

Question 23

Type of Therapeutic Bath:
 Aids in the relief of skin irritation and creates an antibacterial and drying effect
oatmeal
cornstarch
sodium bicarbonate

Answer 23

Medicated Bath

Question 24

Type of Therapeutic Bath:
 Local application of water or medicated solution to remove dead tissues or to soften secretions, reduce pain and swelling

Answer 24

Soak Bath