Personal Hygiene Flashcards
6 benefits of personal hygiene
- comfort, safety & health
- prevents body + mouth odours
- relaxation
- circulation
- prevent infection
- increase self image
4 types of personal care
AM care = early morning care
Morning care = after breakfast
Afternoon care = before dinner
HS care = hour of sleep/bedtime care
how often is oral hygiene performed
q2h = every two hours
6 observations of Oral care
- 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
what positions should an unconscious client be when performing mouth care
on the side
what should not put in an unconscious clients mouth
your fingers
what instrument can be used to manipulate the mouth during oral care
padded tongue blade/depressor
sclera
whites of the eye
what should you report/record for menstrual care
- irregular flow (high flow, constant flow)
- colour changes
- clotting
- different from baseline
when would a PSW not cut or trim toenails
if the client has:
- diabetes
- poor circulation of legs or feet
- very thick or ingrown nails
- medication that affects blood clotting
- uncooperative or combative
DAF
dress affected side first
RUF
remove unaffected side first
when should you use a new section of floss
every second tooth
what should you always assume with an unconscious client
that they can hear you
complete bed bath
washing the entire body while client is still in bed
partial bath
washing face, hands, axillae/underarms, back, buttocks and perineal area
tub bath
bathing in a tub; should be no longer than 20 minutes
how long should a back massage last?
3 to 5 minutes
alopecia
hair loss
how should you groom curly, thick, or dry hair
use a wide tooth comb, start from the ends of the hair, combing in small sections working toward the top of the head
how should you comb thin, straight, wavy hair
start at the scalp and comb to hair ends
when shaving the leg what direction do you go
against the direction of hair growth; shaving up from ankles
when shaving face or underarms what direction do you go
with direction of hair growth
when do you report nicks, cuts or irritations while shaving to your supervisor
at once; immediately
where do disposable razors and blades go after use
sharps container
ingrown nails
nails that grow in at the side
TED socks
thromboembolic devices/compression stockings/anti-embolic stockings = socks designed to prevent swelling and blood clots in lower extremities
thrombus
blood clot
