Hygiene Flashcards

Exam 3

1
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Factors Affecting Personal Hygiene

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Culture

Socioeconomic class

Spiritual practices

Developmental level

Health state

Personal preferences

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2
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Potential Oral Problems

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Dental caries or plaque

Periodontal disease

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3
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Periodontal diseases include:

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Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Tartar
Halitosis
Stomatitis
Glossitis
Cheilosis
Dry oral mucosa

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4
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Hygiene Assessments includes:

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Eyes, Ear, Nose

Hair

Nails and Feet

Perineal and vaginal areas

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5
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When assessing Eyes, Ear and Nose Hygiene, what are you checking?

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Distribution, position, alignment

Presence of cerumen

Tenderness, patency, dryness, edema, bleeding, discharge or secretions

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Hair hygiene assessment includes:

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Texture, cleanliness, oiliness
Scaling, lesions, inflammation, or infection
Dandruff, hair loss
Pediculosis

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7
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Hygiene Assessment of the Nails and Feet include:

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Cleanliness and intactness

Capillary refill and contour of the nail bed

Swelling, inflammation, lesions of the feet

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Perineal and vaginal areas Assessment includes:

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Color lesions, swelling, inflammation, excoriation, tenderness, discharge

Anal cracks, nodules, distended veins, masses, or polyps

Odor

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Purposes of bathing

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Cleanses the skin

Acts as a skin conditioner

Helps to relax a person
Promotes circulation

Serves as musculoskeletal exercise

Stimulates the rate and depth of respirations

Promotes comfort through muscle relaxation and skinstimulation

Provides person with sensory input

Helps improve self-image

Strengthens nurse–patient relationship

Aiding with Bed bath

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10
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Administering Oral Hygiene includes

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Moistening the mouth

Cleaning the mouth

Caring for dentures

Toothbrushing and flossing

Using mouthwashes

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How to care for eyes

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Clean from inner to outer canthus with wet, warm cloth, cotton ball, or compress

Use artificial tear solution or normal saline every 4 hours if blink reflex is absent

Care for eyeglasses, contact lens, or artificial eye if indicated

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12
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How to clean Ear

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Wash external ear with washcloth-covered finger; do not use cotton-tipped swabs

Perform hearing aid teaching and care if indicated

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13
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How to clean Nose

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Clean nose by having patient blow it if both nares are patent

Remove crusted secretions around nose by applying warm, moist compress

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14
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Proving Hair Care

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Identify patient’s usual hair and scalp care practices and styling preferences

Note any history of hair or scalp problems such as dandruff, hair loss, or baldness

Treat any infestations, such as pediculosis or ticks

Groom and shampoo hair

Care for beards and mustaches

Assist with unwanted hair removal

Electric razors for patients on anticoagulant therapy

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15
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Nail care: What should you assess for with the nail?

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Assess nails for color and shape, intactness and cleanness, and tenderness

Check for history of nail or foot problems

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16
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How to clean nails and feet?

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Check for history of nail or foot problems

Soak nails and feet and assist with cleaning and trimming nails (if not contraindicated)

Massage the feet to promote relaxation and comfort

Provide diabetic foot care if indicated

17
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How to ensure Bedside safety

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The bed is in its lowest position

The bed position is safe for the patient

The bed controls are functioning (bed is electrically safe)

Call light is functioning and always within reach

Side rails are raised if indicated or requested by patient

The wheels or casters are locked

18
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Teaching Skin Care

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Soaps and cleansers
Deodorants and antiperspirants
Cosmetics
Sunscreen
Checking for ticks

19
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Patient Outcome Achievement for Hygiene

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Level of patient participation in hygiene program

Elimination of, reduction in, or compensation for factors interfering with independent execution of hygiene measures

Changes related to specific skin problems and independent patient management of prescribed treatment program