Hygiene Lesson

Question 1

What is the layer under the epidermis that is composed mainly of connective tissue and provides strength and flexibility of the skin called?

Answer 1

Dermis

Question 2

What is the hypodermis?

Answer 2

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 3

The mucous membrane acts as…

Answer 3

a physical barrier blocking pathogens from invading the body.

Question 4

What is the first line of defense, a coating that protects the teeth from plaque and pathogens?

Answer 4

enamel

Question 5

Hygiene can be defined as…

Answer 5

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 6

What are health care associated infections?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Question 8

What is health promotion?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What happens in diaper dermatitis?

Answer 9

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 10

What does the term noncomedogenic mean?

Answer 10

Solutions that can hinder the clogging of pores.

Question 11

Hemiplegia is…

Answer 11

Paralysis that affects one side of the body.

Question 12

What are skin folds?

Answer 12

Areas of excessive skin that fold onto themselves creating folds.

Question 13

What are complete bed baths used for?

Answer 13

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 14

What task is completed during perineal care?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What happens during tooth decay?

Answer 15

Permanent damage to the teeth caused by inadequate oral hygiene.

Question 16

What is an inflammation of the gums caused by plaque that forms on the teeth from poor oral hygiene habits?

Answer 16

gingivitis

Question 17

What is the purpose of the cuticle?

Answer 17

a form of epidermis that connects the skin on the finger and nail plate to form a barrier and prevent infection of the underlying tissue.

Question 18

What is a complete bed bath?

Answer 18

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 19

A complete bed bath can be given using either…

Answer 19

disposable wipes or soap and water

Question 20

Traditional bathing of the client consists of using…

Answer 20

a plastic basin, soap, water, washcloths, and towels.

Question 21

Why is it important to completely dry between the toes?

Answer 21

to prevent fungal infections. Infections are more likely to develop in moist areas.

Question 22

How often should teeth be flossed?

Answer 22

daily