Perineal Care

Question 1

Muscle and fascia that lie across the pubic arch

Answer 1

Perineum

Question 2

Incision of the vulval-perineal area to facilitate delivery and prevent tearing

Answer 2

Episiotomy

Question 3

External female reproductive organs

Answer 3

Vulva

Question 4

(Purpose of Perineal Care) To remove the normal __________ and body ____________

Answer 4

secretions; discharges

Question 5

(Purpose of PC) To clean the perineum following the __________ and aid in the maintenance of a ___________ environment during delivery

Answer 5

delivery; germ-free

Question 6

(Purpose of PC) To provide optimal __________ and access to __________ during the delivery process

Answer 6

visualization; genitalia

Question 7

(Purpose of PC) To prevent or eliminate __________ and ________

Answer 7

infections; odors

Question 8

(Purpose of PC) To promote healing after ___________ and perineal ___________

Answer 8

episiotomy; surgery

Question 9

(Indications of PC) ___________ of urine and feces

Answer 9

Incontinence

Question 10

(Indications of PC) Excessive _________

Answer 10

secretions

Question 11

(Indications of PC) Concentrated _________ causing skin ___________ or _______________

Answer 11

urine; irritations; excoriations

Question 12

(Indications of PC) Presence of ___________ ____________ (foley) catheter

Answer 12

indwelling urinary

Question 13

(Indications of PC) Post ________ care

Answer 13

partum

Question 14

(Indications of PC) Post ________ surgery

Answer 14

perineal