Person Hygiene

Question 1

Purpose of hygiene

Answer 1

• promotes and preserves health

- necessary for comfort, safety, and sense of well-being

Question 2

When performing hygiene:

Answer 2

• convey respect and cultural sensitivity
• ensure privacy
• discussed patient concerns
• perform physical assessment

Question 3

Skin

Answer 3

• largest human body organ

- three primary layers: epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue

Question 4

Common skin problems that might be observed

Answer 4

-skin breakdown, redness, dry, decubitus ulcer

Question 5

Nails

Answer 5

• grow from root of the nail bed
• surrounded by cuticles
• indicate health
• feet and nails require special care to prevent infection, order, and injury

Question 6

Evidence – based practice

Answer 6

• follow all appropriate protocols
• avoid cross-contamination
• moisturizer and skin protectant
• good oral hygiene prevents systemic illness

Question 7

Patient - centered care

Answer 7

• accommodate patients preferences and culture when performing hygiene
• consider patient’s normal oral and bathing hygiene routines
• encourage patients to participate

Question 8

Safety Guidelines

Answer 8

• always assess the environment for safety before administering hygiene care to a patient
• when not performing procedures, bed should be LOCKED and LOW with at least TWO bed rails up
• keep all person care items within the patient’s research

Question 9

Recording and reporting

Answer 9

• record procedure, including amount of patient participation and how patient tolerated the procedure
• record and nurses’ notes the condition of the skin and any significant findings
• report evidence of alterations in skin integrity, a break in the suture line, or increased wound secretions