Jen ch 39

Question 1

Edentulous

Answer 1

lacking teeth

Question 2

effleurage

Answer 2

a form of massage involving a circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand.

Question 3

Enucleation

Answer 3

surgical removal of something without cutting into it; “the enucleation of the tumor”

Question 4

gingivitis

Answer 4

inflammation of the gums.

Question 5

glossitis

Answer 5

inflammation of the tongue

Question 6

halitosis

Answer 6

technical term for bad breath.

Question 7

mucositis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. Mucositis is a common side effect of chemotherapy and of radiotherapy that involves any part of the digestive tract. Mucositis affects the rapidly dividing mucosal cells that line the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines, which normally have a short lifespan. If a therapy destroys these cells, they may not be replaced right away, in which case mucositis results. A person with mucositis may have raw sores (ulcers) in the mouth and throat and feel like he or she has a sunburn in the throat.

Question 8

pediculosis capitis

Answer 8

infestation of the scalp with lice

Question 9

Stomatitis

Answer 9

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth.

Question 10

xerostomia

Answer 10

abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva

Question 11

Assess a patient’s physical and cognitive ability to:

Answer 11

perform basic hygiene measures

Question 12

Provide hygiene care according to:

Answer 12

a patient’s needs and preferences

Question 13

During hygiene integrate other activities such as:

Answer 13

physical assessment, sound care, and ROM excercises

Question 14

While providing daily hygiene needs, use:

Answer 14

teaching and communication skills to develop a caring relationship with the patient

Question 15

What factors influence patients’ hygiene practices:

Answer 15

personal, sociocultural, economic and developmental factors

Question 16

Patients’ health beliefs predict the likelihood of assuming health promotion behavior such as:

Answer 16

maintaining good hygiene

Question 17

what places a patient at greater risk for impaired skin integrity?

Answer 17

reduced sensation, vascular insufficiency, and immobility

Question 18

Administering symptom relief therapies before hygiene to patients suffering symptoms such as pain or nausea:

Answer 18

better prepares them for any procedure.

Question 19

When administering oral care to unconscious patients, take measures to prevent:

Answer 19

aspiration

Question 20

A patient’s room needs to be:

Answer 20

comfortable, safe, and large enough to allow the patient and visitors to move about freely.

Question 21

Evaluation of hygiene care is based on:

Answer 21

a patient’s sense of comfort, relaxation, well-being, and understanding of hygiene techniques.

Question 22

Bathing guidelines (provide what?)

Answer 22

privacy, safety, warmth, promote independence and anticipate needs