Hygiene Flashcards
Refers to conditions and practices that help maintain and prevents the spread of disease
Hygiene
Skin 3 layers
Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis “subcutaneous tissue”
Normal nail bed should be ____
Transparent, smooth, convex, pink nail bed, translucent white tip
Norma mucosa that lines the mouth should be ___
Light pink, soft, moist, smooth, and no lesions
Type of baths
Complete bed bath, partial bed bath, “sponge bath”, tub bath, shower, “bag” bath, and chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)
What type of bath has less bacteria?
CHG
factors associated with patient hygiene (patient)
social practices, socioeconomic status, developmental stage, special needs, physical condition (happy/grumpy, marks, bruises etc.), body image, personal preferences, health beliefs and motivation
factors associated with patient hygiene (nurse)
therapeutic communication skills, assessment opportunities such as physical, behavioral, emotional, and educational
utilize knowledge, implement professional standards (national pressure ulcer advisory panel or/and American diabetes association), consider patient’s cultural preferences and developmental stage, maintain confidence, be non-judgmental, and think outside the box are _____ to promote hygiene practice
nursing actions
preparing to provide hygiene care for a patient you do what?
communicate, determine plan for hygiene care, honor patient’s request, encourage independence, provide privacy, maintain warmth and a safe environment
verify ______ ______ orders
healthcare provider’s
gather ____ and _____
equipment and supplies
what do you do when you walk into the room?
introduction to patient and family
identify with 2 identifiers: ____ and ____
name and dob
explain procedure then ______
ensure patient agrees to treatment
