Hygiene

Question 1

alopecia

Answer 1

hair loss

Question 2

caries

Answer 2

permanently damaged parts of the teeth that develop into tiny holes

Question 3

candida albicans

Answer 3

yeast fungus that can cause oral and genital infections

Question 4

cerumen

Answer 4

ear wax

Question 5

edentulous

Answer 5

lacking teeth

Question 6

effleurage

Answer 6

circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand

Question 7

enucleation

Answer 7

removing of the eye that leaves all of the muscles and remaining orbital contents in tact.

Question 8

gingivitis

Answer 8

gum inflammation

Question 9

glossitis

Answer 9

inflammation of the tongue

Question 10

halitosis

Answer 10

bad breath

Question 11

mucositis

Answer 11

inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes

Question 12

pediculosis capitis

Answer 12

head lice

Question 13

perineal care

Answer 13

caring of the genital area

Question 14

stomatitis

Answer 14

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth

Question 15

xerostmia

Answer 15

dry mouth

Question 16

What is the question you need to ask yourself about your patients ability to perform hygiene?

Answer 16

Can the patient do the task by himself?

should the patient do the task by himself?

Question 17

What is the difference between a complete and a partial bed bath?

Answer 17

The health care provider does most of the washing, but encourages the patient to help with a complete bed bath

nurse washes only body parts that cause a discomfort or risk OR the nurse washes the parts of the body the patient cant reach

Question 18

What are bag baths?

Answer 18

disposable cloths in a packet that can be heated in a microwave, you dont rinse the patient, these decrease the risk of bacterial growth by not using a bath basin

Question 19

How do you clean the perineal area?

Answer 19

front to back

dry thoroughly

retract foreskin of males and wash tip of penis

consider same gender caregiver for this

Question 20

What are some key steps in denture care?

Answer 20

wear gloves

remove dentures

scrub with toothbrush and tepid water

inspect intactness of dentures

inspect mouth for breakdown

put back in

hand hygiene

Question 21

Is it important to check before performing nail care on a diabetic patient:?

Answer 21

YES VERY, we could cut into the skin and cause a chronic wound that could get infected

Question 22

How would we treat someone with pediculosis capitis?

Answer 22

COMBING IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE

wear gown and gloves

comb by section from scalp to end of hair

wipe with towel after each pass

comb daily

discard every comb after each use

Question 23

What does whistling of a hearing aid mean?

Answer 23

incorrect placement or fluid/earwax buildup

Question 24

should hearing aids be off when they arent being used

Answer 24

yes