Hygiene and Personal Care Flashcards
Sebaceous glands produce
sebum - causes oily hair
Excoriation
red, scaly areas with surface loss of tissue
skin exposed to bodily fluids
axilla, pendulous breasts, abdominal folds
Alopecia
absence or loss of air
genetics, illnesses, drugs
Pediculosis
contagious scalp infection (lice)
itching, redness
secondary bacterial infections if left untreated
Assess the skin, hair, nails, and oral cavity
asking questions - dry skin, rashes, sores
inspect before and during bathing process
ADLs
activities of daily life
performed upon assessment and throughout stay
hygiene and infection
presence of skin, scalp, or oral infections may indicate poor hygiene
Braden Scale
assess a patient’s risk for developing pressure ulcers
sensory, perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction + shear
Shear
the mechanical force that acts on the area of skin in the direction parallel to the body’s surface
not seen at the skin level
Friction
mechanical force exerted when skin is dragged across a coarse surface such as bed linens
visible (abrasion)
Why is bathing important
allows nurses to observe the integumentary system
rids the body of microorganisms
alleviates body odor
overall health, comfort, well-being
Avoid massaging…
reddened areas on the skin during the bath
Always make sure the temperature of the bath…
is comfortably warm NOT HOT
Always wash females from the…
urinary meatus back to the anus
Soaking the feet of a diabetic patient…
is NOT ALLOWED
or putting lotion on their feet
