Hygiene

Question 1

alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Answer 1

A solution that can often be used in place of soap and water that contains 60% alcohol

Question 2

complete bed bath

Answer 2

Bathing a client who remains in the bed, usually required for those clients who are unable to ambulate to the bathroom and bathe themselves.

Question 3

dermis

Answer 3

The layer under the epidermis that is composed mainly of connective tissue and provides strength and flexibility of the skin.

Question 4

diaper dermatitis

Answer 4

A condition in which the skin becomes inflamed in response to various substances such as urine, feces, fungal and bacterial infections, and allergic reaction to substances in the diaper.

Question 5

enamel

Answer 5

First line of defense, a coating that protects the teeth from plaque and pathogens.

Question 6

gingivitis

Answer 6

An inflammation of the gums caused by plaque that forms on the teeth from poor oral hygiene habits.

Question 7

health care–associated infections (HAIs)

Answer 7

Infections that are acquired in a health care facility (ex. hospital, nursing home, ambulatory care facility).

Question 8

health promotion

Answer 8

The process of enabling people to increase control over and improvement of all aspects of their general health.

Question 9

hemiplegia

Answer 9

Paralysis that affects one side of the body.

Question 10

hygiene

Answer 10

Actions the client takes and health practices the client engages in that decrease the spread or transmission of pathogens, thereby decreasing the risk of illness.

Question 11

hypodermis

Answer 11

Also known as the subcutaneous layer, is beneath the dermis and separates the dermis from the underlying organs; acts as a cushion from any physical trauma; insulates as it serves as fat storage.

Question 12

mucous membranes

Answer 12

Act as a physical barrier blocking pathogens from invading the body.

Question 13

noncomedogenic

Answer 13

Solutions that can hinder the clogging of pores.

Question 14

perineal care

Answer 14

Cleaning the perineum, the area located between the tail bone and pubic arch.

Question 15

skin folds

Answer 15

Areas of excessive skin that fold onto themselves creating folds.

Question 16

tooth decay

Answer 16

Permanent damage to the teeth caused by inadequate oral hygiene.

Question 17

halitosis

Answer 17

bad breath

Question 18

fowler’s position

Answer 18

position with head of the bed raised between 45-60 degrees

Question 19

neuropathy

Answer 19

any condition resulting from disease or damage to the peripheral or authomatic nervous system that results in loss of signal or errors in signals between the peripheral nerve and CNS

Question 20

perineum

Answer 20

area between the anus and posterior portion of external genitalia

Question 21

periodontitis

Answer 21

inflammation or degeneration of the tissues surrounding the teeth

Question 22

semi fowler’s position

Answer 22

position with the head of the bed raised between 15 degrees and 45 degrees, usually 30

Question 23

skin maceration

Answer 23

softening of the skin from prolonged contact with moisture (fluid, water, perspiration, urine, feces, or drainage

Question 24

excoriation

Answer 24

skin abrasion that may be caused by scratching, trauma, chemicals