Personal Care Skills Flashcards
Embolism
An obstruction of a blood vessel, by a blood clot
Antiembolic Stocking
A compression stocking that helps prevent swelling and blood clots
Stage 3 of pressure Injuries
Full-Thickness Skin loss, fat is visible in the injury. Including slough (yellow, tan, gray and green or brown tissue, which is most) Escher (hard, soft, black, brown, tan and scabbed)
Logrolling
Using a Drawsheet to reposition a resident without disturbing the alignment of the body
Ergonomics
The scientific design of equipment, areas, and work task. Which suits abilities for workers and making them safer
Slide Board
Helps transfer residents who are unable to bear weight on their legs
Mechanical lifts (hydraulic, power, or standing)
Equipment which helps transfer residents and prevents injury.
Stage 2 of pressure injuries
Partial thickness skin loss, may look like a blister
Urinal
Contains urine from males genitalia
Bony Prominces
Areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin
Fracture Pan
Flatter the a regular Bed Pan, for someone who can’t raise their hips
Dangle
When a resident sits on the edge of the bed to regain balance
Foot Drop
Weakness of muscles in the foot and ankles
Hygiene
Description of keeping your body clean and healthy
Grooming
Caring for fingernails and hair
Orthotic Devices
Helps support and align limbs (arms and legs) also to correct deformities
Stage 4 of pressure Injuries
Full-Thickness is loss, Injury becomes a crater. containing slough and Escher
Portable Commode (BSC) Bedside Commode
For residents who can’t walk to the commode
Bed Cradle
A Frame that is installed at the foot of the bed to keep the blankets off of the legs and feet of the resident
Prone position
Lying of the stomach/ front side of the body
Electric Razor
Safest Razor to use and does not require shaving cream nor soap
Dentures
Artificial teeth
Supine position
Lying flat on your back
Pediculosis
Infestation of lice
Partial Bath
Care of the mouth, face, underarms and perineum areas. On days showers nor tub baths can be given
Shearing
Rubbing or Friction that causes the bone and skin to move in opposite directions
Transfer Belt
A safety device that is used when a resident is uncoordinated, weak, unsteady
Intravenous Therapy (IV)
Injection which delivers medications, fluid and nutrients through the vein
Affected/ Involved side
Residents Weaker Side
Disposable Razor
A razor that must be dropped in the biohazard container after usage
Lateral Position
Lying on either side
Oral care
Care for the mouth, gums and teeth
Draw Sheet
Prevents skin from Shearing
Aspiration
Inhalation of food, fluids, foreign materials in the lungs
Pressure injuries
Deterioration and shearing to the skin
Perineum
Genital and anal
Safety Razor
A special razor that has a casing on it to help prevent nicks and cuts
Pressure points
Areas of the body which bears most of the body weight
Positioning
The act of helping someone into positions that promote comfort and health
Stage 1 pressure injuries
Skin is intact may be swollen, painful, firm, soft, warmer, cooler compared to the areas around it.
Plastic and Rubber
Prevents air from circulating, which causes sweating
Massaging
Increases blood flow (Do not massage bony or white,purple red areas)
What should the temperature of what be set to? And who should test the water?
1.) Residents should test the water
2.) water temperature should always be set to 105F
Emesis basin
Catches vomit and sputum
