Personal Hygiene Flashcards
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What is out natural barrier to the outside world, mostly dirt
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Skin
2
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What are sweat glands activated by
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Heat, nervousness, or stress
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What do sweat glands produce
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Body oder
4
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What do sebaceous glands produce
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Sebum
5
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What does sebum cuase
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Oily hair
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Where are sebacuous glands found
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Everywhere execpt the palms and soles of the feet
7
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What is the purpose of sebum
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Moisturize
8
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What do nails protect
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The ends of the fingers
9
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What is halatoisis
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Bad breathe caused by bacteria in the mouth
10
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Where do mucous membranes line
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Passages and cavities of the body. Ex. NOSE, MOUTH, MOUTH
11
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Can bed sores go to bone
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Yes
12
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What is excoriation
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Red, scaly areas with surface loss of tissue
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What causes excoriation
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Skin expoused to body FLUIDS and/or MOISTURE
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Who are the populations we are most worried about for excoriation
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BED ridden, INCONTANT, BABIES, SURGERY
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Where is excoriation common
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AXILLA, pendulous BREASTS, abdominal FOLDS
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What is alopecia
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Absence or loos of hair
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What causes alopecia
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GENES, ILLNESSES, DRUGS
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What should you do for your pt with alopecia
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EDUCATE, SUPPORT, RESOURCES
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What is pediculosis
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Lice, a contagious scalp infection
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Where can you find pediculosis
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Ears and back of neck
21
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How does pediculosis precent
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Itching, redness of scalp
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What can happen with untreated pediculosis
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A secondary bacterial infection
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How does pediculosis happen
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Sharing objects
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Who takes care of pediculosis
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Specalists will usally come in
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Who are the populations we are worried about for pediculosis
Children, long haird, homeless
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What is the definition of shear
The mechanical force that acts on an area of ski nin a direction PARALLEL to the body's surface
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Is shear seen at the skin level
no
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What is the biggest cause of shear
Elevating the head of the bed
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What is an example of shear
Pulling bolnes of pelcis in one direction and skin in opposite directions
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What will pts complain of if they are experiencing shear
Their BACK hurting
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What is the definition of friction
The mechanical force exerted when skin is DRAGGED across a coarse surface
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Can you see friction
yes such as blisters
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What does friction increase
The skin's adherence to an outside surface
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What are some factors to friction
AGE (skin braeks down), uncontrollable MOVEMENT, BRACES/APPLIANCES
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What is an example of friction
Sliding the patient from the bed
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Which pts will have alterations in self-care
ILLNESS, SURGERY, IMMONILITY, CONGNITIVE dysfunction
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What do you need to do to find what type of assistance your pt needs
ASK questions and ASSESS
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Which pts have drier, thinner skin and will not tolerate vigorous bathing
Older people
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How should you go about bathing older pts skin
ASSESS and be GENTLE
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What can happen if dentures don't fit correctly
They can cause DIGERSTIVE issues, PAIN, DISCOMFORT
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What should you do if your pts dentures don't fit
Give them a referal
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What happens when old people have drier mouths
They have decreased saliva production
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What can you give your pts when they have a dry mouth
Wet sponges
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What happens to older adults when they have dental problems
Poor nutritional status
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What does an assessment start with
Diversity considerations
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At what age do children start ot do things on their own
3-4 years old
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Should you give as much independence as possible
yes
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What should you do if a pt wants a different gender nurse
EDUCATE why it's important that it gets done and that you are AVAILBLE then find SOMEONE else
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How should you find out about a pts culture, ethnicity, and religious practices
The PATIENT or the FAMILY
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What can effect a pts mobility and range of motion
Disablities
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What should you ask about the skin, hair, nails, and mouth
DRY skin, RAHES, SORES
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When should you inspect the skin, hair, nails and mouth
BEFORE and DURING the bathing process
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What does ADL stand for
Activites of daily living
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Can ADLs change
Yes, you should always ASSESS
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When do you assess a pts ADLs
ARRIVAL and THROUGHOUT stay
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Which resource deals with ADLs
Occupational theratpy
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Should you assume that a person has poor hygiene or that they don't care for themselves
No, you should ask QUESTIONS to get the STORY
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What can indiacate poor hygiene
Skin, scapl or oral INFECTIONS
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How can you calm a kid down
Give them a BATH
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What is the purpose of bathing
to CLEANSE the body, stimulate CIRCULATION, provide RELAXATION, and enhance HEALING
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Can bathing be delegated to UAP
Yes
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What are the three types of baths
COMPLETE, PARTIAL, THERAPEUTIC
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What is a complete bath
Pt does not need help
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What is a partical bath
Pt can perform PART of the bath
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What is a therapeutic bath
To promote COMFORT and soothe ITCHY skin
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What is a sitz bath
Bath for a MOM after birth
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How often should a pt be bathed in the hospital
Once daily
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What should you do for pts who become tired during bathing
Allow REST periods
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What should you assess for reddened areas while giving a bath
BACK and BUTT
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When are chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes used
To reduce the risl of HAIs
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What type of pts are at a risk for HAIs
IMMUNOsupresent, post OPT, open WOUNDS, LINES or DRAINS
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When should you give CHG baths for high risk pts
Daily for pts with LINES and BEFORE SURGERY
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Do you clean the face with CHG wipes
NO
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Can you use a CHG bath in place of a normal bath
Yes
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Why is oral care important
Decreses the risk of INFECTION for pts in LTC (long term care)
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What should you check for before starting oral care
ASPIRATION precautions, impaired SWALLOWING and decreased GAG reflex
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What kinds of pts need help with oral care
KIDS, OLDER, HOSPICE, VENTED/SEDATED, QUADRPLEGICS
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How can you check aspiration precautions
Give the pt some WATER to see if they COUGH
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Should you carry dentures with a paper towel
NO
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What should you do when doing oral care on an unconscious pt
Use SUCTION, turn their head to the SIDE
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How often should you do oral care on unconscious pts
Twice a day
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How often should you hydrate an unconscious pts mouth
Q2 hours
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Which care is especially important for pts with diabetes
Foot and nail care
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What do diabetic pts usally have with their feet
Peripheral neuropathy, they can't FEEL anything
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Why should you avoid mositurizing in between the toes
Can cause fungal infections
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How should you care of diebetic pts feet
Inspect feet TWICE daily, LUKEWARM water, MOISTURE no toes, COTTON socks, FILE nails, COMFORTABLE shoes, no HEAT
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What caring for hair important for pts
Their sense of well-being
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How should you consider pts different cultural and personal preferences related to hair
Different shampoos, ASK
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Your pt cannot stand in the shower how should you clean their hair
Shampoo caps
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How often should you brush your pts hair
DAILY with a SOFT-bristled brush
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Your pt needs a shave but is prone to bleeding and is on an anticoagulat which razor should you use
An electric razor
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What is most important when shaving a pt
SAFTEY
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What should you ask your pt when it comes to shaving
Their preferences
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Should you massage reddened areas on skin
No
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Which way do you go when washing female genitalia
Front to back, if NOT it could cause a UTI
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What should you always have for pts in comatose
Suction
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How often should you reposition your pts
Q2 hours
