Personal Care Skills

Question 1

Embolism

Answer 1

An obstruction of a blood vessel, by a blood clot

Question 2

Antiembolic Stocking

Answer 2

A compression stocking that helps prevent swelling and blood clots

Question 3

Stage 3 of pressure Injuries

Answer 3

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)

Question 4

Logrolling

Answer 4

Using a Drawsheet to reposition a resident without disturbing the alignment of the body

Question 5

Ergonomics

Answer 5

The scientific design of equipment, areas, and work task. Which suits abilities for workers and making them safer

Question 6

Slide Board

Answer 6

Helps transfer residents who are unable to bear weight on their legs

Question 7

Mechanical lifts (hydraulic, power, or standing)

Answer 7

Equipment which helps transfer residents and prevents injury.

Question 8

Stage 2 of pressure injuries

Answer 8

Partial thickness skin loss, may look like a blister

Question 9

Urinal

Answer 9

Contains urine from males genitalia

Question 10

Bony Prominces

Answer 10

Areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin

Question 11

Fracture Pan

Answer 11

Flatter the a regular Bed Pan, for someone who can’t raise their hips

Question 12

Dangle

Answer 12

When a resident sits on the edge of the bed to regain balance

Question 13

Foot Drop

Answer 13

Weakness of muscles in the foot and ankles

Question 14

Hygiene

Answer 14

Description of keeping your body clean and healthy

Question 15

Grooming

Answer 15

Caring for fingernails and hair

Question 16

Orthotic Devices

Answer 16

Helps support and align limbs (arms and legs) also to correct deformities

Question 17

Stage 4 of pressure Injuries

Answer 17

Full-Thickness is loss, Injury becomes a crater. containing slough and Escher

Question 18

Portable Commode (BSC) Bedside Commode

Answer 18

For residents who can’t walk to the commode

Question 19

Bed Cradle

Answer 19

A Frame that is installed at the foot of the bed to keep the blankets off of the legs and feet of the resident

Question 20

Prone position

Answer 20

Lying of the stomach/ front side of the body

Question 21

Electric Razor

Answer 21

Safest Razor to use and does not require shaving cream nor soap

Question 22

Dentures

Answer 22

Artificial teeth

Question 23

Supine position

Answer 23

Lying flat on your back

Question 24

Pediculosis

Answer 24

Infestation of lice

Question 25

Partial Bath

Answer 25

Care of the mouth, face, underarms and perineum areas. On days showers nor tub baths can be given

Question 26

Shearing

Answer 26

Rubbing or Friction that causes the bone and skin to move in opposite directions

Question 27

Transfer Belt

Answer 27

A safety device that is used when a resident is uncoordinated, weak, unsteady

Question 28

Intravenous Therapy (IV)

Answer 28

Injection which delivers medications, fluid and nutrients through the vein

Question 29

Affected/ Involved side

Answer 29

Residents Weaker Side

Question 30

Disposable Razor

Answer 30

A razor that must be dropped in the biohazard container after usage

Question 31

Lateral Position

Answer 31

Lying on either side

Question 32

Oral care

Answer 32

Care for the mouth, gums and teeth

Question 33

Draw Sheet

Answer 33

Prevents skin from Shearing

Question 34

Aspiration

Answer 34

Inhalation of food, fluids, foreign materials in the lungs

Question 35

Pressure injuries

Answer 35

Deterioration and shearing to the skin

Question 36

Perineum

Answer 36

Genital and anal

Question 37

Safety Razor

Answer 37

A special razor that has a casing on it to help prevent nicks and cuts

Question 38

Pressure points

Answer 38

Areas of the body which bears most of the body weight

Question 39

Positioning

Answer 39

The act of helping someone into positions that promote comfort and health

Question 40

Stage 1 pressure injuries

Answer 40

Skin is intact may be swollen, painful, firm, soft, warmer, cooler compared to the areas around it.

Question 41

Plastic and Rubber

Answer 41

Prevents air from circulating, which causes sweating

Question 42

Massaging

Answer 42

Increases blood flow (Do not massage bony or white,purple red areas)

Question 43

What should the temperature of what be set to? And who should test the water?

Answer 43

1.) Residents should test the water 2.) water temperature should always be set to 105F

Question 44

Emesis basin

Answer 44

Catches vomit and sputum