Personal Hygiene

Question 1

6 benefits of personal hygiene

Answer 1

• comfort, safety & health
• prevents body + mouth odours
• relaxation
• circulation
• prevent infection
• increase self image

Question 2

4 types of personal care

Answer 2

AM care = early morning care
Morning care = after breakfast
Afternoon care = before dinner
HS care = hour of sleep/bedtime care

Question 3

how often is oral hygiene performed

Answer 3

q2h = every two hours

Question 4

6 observations of Oral care

Answer 4

• dry/cracked/blistered lips
• redness, swelling, irritation, sores, white patches in mouth
• bleeding, swelling, redness of gums
• loose teeth
• rough, sharp or chipped dentures
• complains of pain/discomfort

Question 5

what positions should an unconscious client be when performing mouth care

Answer 5

on the side

Question 6

what should not put in an unconscious clients mouth

Answer 6

your fingers

Question 7

what instrument can be used to manipulate the mouth during oral care

Answer 7

padded tongue blade/depressor

Question 8

sclera

Answer 8

whites of the eye

Question 9

what should you report/record for menstrual care

Answer 9

• irregular flow (high flow, constant flow)
• colour changes
• clotting
• different from baseline

Question 10

when would a PSW not cut or trim toenails

Answer 10

if the client has:

• diabetes
• poor circulation of legs or feet
• very thick or ingrown nails
• medication that affects blood clotting
• uncooperative or combative

Question 11

DAF

Answer 11

dress affected side first

Question 12

RUF

Answer 12

remove unaffected side first

Question 13

when should you use a new section of floss

Answer 13

every second tooth

Question 14

what should you always assume with an unconscious client

Answer 14

that they can hear you

Question 15

complete bed bath

Answer 15

washing the entire body while client is still in bed

Question 16

partial bath

Answer 16

washing face, hands, axillae/underarms, back, buttocks and perineal area

Question 17

tub bath

Answer 17

bathing in a tub; should be no longer than 20 minutes

Question 18

how long should a back massage last?

Answer 18

3 to 5 minutes

Question 19

alopecia

Answer 19

hair loss

Question 20

how should you groom curly, thick, or dry hair

Answer 20

use a wide tooth comb, start from the ends of the hair, combing in small sections working toward the top of the head

Question 21

how should you comb thin, straight, wavy hair

Answer 21

start at the scalp and comb to hair ends

Question 22

when shaving the leg what direction do you go

Answer 22

against the direction of hair growth; shaving up from ankles

Question 23

when shaving face or underarms what direction do you go

Answer 23

with direction of hair growth

Question 24

when do you report nicks, cuts or irritations while shaving to your supervisor

Answer 24

at once; immediately

Question 25

where do disposable razors and blades go after use

Answer 25

sharps container

Question 26

ingrown nails

Answer 26

nails that grow in at the side

Question 27

TED socks

Answer 27

thromboembolic devices/compression stockings/anti-embolic stockings = socks designed to prevent swelling and blood clots in lower extremities

Question 28

thrombus

Answer 28

blood clot