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1
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What is out natural barrier to the outside world, mostly dirt

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Skin

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2
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What are sweat glands activated by

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Heat, nervousness, or stress

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3
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What do sweat glands produce

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Body oder

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4
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What do sebaceous glands produce

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Sebum

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5
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What does sebum cuase

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Oily hair

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6
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Where are sebacuous glands found

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Everywhere execpt the palms and soles of the feet

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7
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What is the purpose of sebum

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Moisturize

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8
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What do nails protect

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The ends of the fingers

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9
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What is halatoisis

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Bad breathe caused by bacteria in the mouth

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10
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Where do mucous membranes line

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Passages and cavities of the body. Ex. NOSE, MOUTH, MOUTH

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11
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Can bed sores go to bone

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Yes

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12
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What is excoriation

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Red, scaly areas with surface loss of tissue

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13
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What causes excoriation

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Skin expoused to body FLUIDS and/or MOISTURE

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14
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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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15
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Where is excoriation common

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AXILLA, pendulous BREASTS, abdominal FOLDS

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16
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What is alopecia

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Absence or loos of hair

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17
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What causes alopecia

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GENES, ILLNESSES, DRUGS

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18
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What should you do for your pt with alopecia

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EDUCATE, SUPPORT, RESOURCES

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19
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What is pediculosis

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Lice, a contagious scalp infection

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20
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Where can you find pediculosis

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Ears and back of neck

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21
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How does pediculosis precent

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Itching, redness of scalp

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22
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What can happen with untreated pediculosis

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A secondary bacterial infection

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23
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How does pediculosis happen

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Sharing objects

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24
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Who takes care of pediculosis

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Specalists will usally come in

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25
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Who are the populations we are worried about for pediculosis

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Children, long haird, homeless

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26
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What is the definition of shear

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The mechanical force that acts on an area of ski nin a direction PARALLEL to the body’s surface

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27
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Is shear seen at the skin level

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no

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28
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What is the biggest cause of shear

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Elevating the head of the bed

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29
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What is an example of shear

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Pulling bolnes of pelcis in one direction and skin in opposite directions

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30
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What will pts complain of if they are experiencing shear

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Their BACK hurting

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31
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What is the definition of friction

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The mechanical force exerted when skin is DRAGGED across a coarse surface

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32
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Can you see friction

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yes such as blisters

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33
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What does friction increase

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The skin’s adherence to an outside surface

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34
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What are some factors to friction

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AGE (skin braeks down), uncontrollable MOVEMENT, BRACES/APPLIANCES

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35
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What is an example of friction

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Sliding the patient from the bed

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36
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Which pts will have alterations in self-care

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ILLNESS, SURGERY, IMMONILITY, CONGNITIVE dysfunction

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37
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What do you need to do to find what type of assistance your pt needs

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ASK questions and ASSESS

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38
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Which pts have drier, thinner skin and will not tolerate vigorous bathing

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Older people

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39
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How should you go about bathing older pts skin

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ASSESS and be GENTLE

40
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What can happen if dentures don’t fit correctly

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They can cause DIGERSTIVE issues, PAIN, DISCOMFORT

41
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What should you do if your pts dentures don’t fit

A

Give them a referal

42
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What happens when old people have drier mouths

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They have decreased saliva production

43
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What can you give your pts when they have a dry mouth

A

Wet sponges

44
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What happens to older adults when they have dental problems

A

Poor nutritional status

45
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What does an assessment start with

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Diversity considerations

46
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At what age do children start ot do things on their own

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3-4 years old

47
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Should you give as much independence as possible

A

yes

48
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What should you do if a pt wants a different gender nurse

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EDUCATE why it’s important that it gets done and that you are AVAILBLE then find SOMEONE else

49
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How should you find out about a pts culture, ethnicity, and religious practices

A

The PATIENT or the FAMILY

50
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What can effect a pts mobility and range of motion

A

Disablities

51
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What should you ask about the skin, hair, nails, and mouth

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DRY skin, RAHES, SORES

52
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When should you inspect the skin, hair, nails and mouth

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BEFORE and DURING the bathing process

53
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What does ADL stand for

A

Activites of daily living

54
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Can ADLs change

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Yes, you should always ASSESS

55
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When do you assess a pts ADLs

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ARRIVAL and THROUGHOUT stay

56
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Which resource deals with ADLs

A

Occupational theratpy

57
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Should you assume that a person has poor hygiene or that they don’t care for themselves

A

No, you should ask QUESTIONS to get the STORY

58
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What can indiacate poor hygiene

A

Skin, scapl or oral INFECTIONS

59
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How can you calm a kid down

A

Give them a BATH

60
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What is the purpose of bathing

A

to CLEANSE the body, stimulate CIRCULATION, provide RELAXATION, and enhance HEALING

61
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Can bathing be delegated to UAP

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Yes

62
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What are the three types of baths

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COMPLETE, PARTIAL, THERAPEUTIC

63
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What is a complete bath

A

Pt does not need help

64
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What is a partical bath

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Pt can perform PART of the bath

65
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What is a therapeutic bath

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To promote COMFORT and soothe ITCHY skin

66
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What is a sitz bath

A

Bath for a MOM after birth

67
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How often should a pt be bathed in the hospital

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Once daily

68
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What should you do for pts who become tired during bathing

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Allow REST periods

69
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What should you assess for reddened areas while giving a bath

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BACK and BUTT

70
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When are chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes used

A

To reduce the risl of HAIs

71
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What type of pts are at a risk for HAIs

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IMMUNOsupresent, post OPT, open WOUNDS, LINES or DRAINS

72
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When should you give CHG baths for high risk pts

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Daily for pts with LINES and BEFORE SURGERY

73
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Do you clean the face with CHG wipes

A

NO

74
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Can you use a CHG bath in place of a normal bath

A

Yes

75
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Why is oral care important

A

Decreses the risk of INFECTION for pts in LTC (long term care)

76
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What should you check for before starting oral care

A

ASPIRATION precautions, impaired SWALLOWING and decreased GAG reflex

77
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What kinds of pts need help with oral care

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KIDS, OLDER, HOSPICE, VENTED/SEDATED, QUADRPLEGICS

78
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How can you check aspiration precautions

A

Give the pt some WATER to see if they COUGH

79
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Should you carry dentures with a paper towel

A

NO

80
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What should you do when doing oral care on an unconscious pt

A

Use SUCTION, turn their head to the SIDE

81
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How often should you do oral care on unconscious pts

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Twice a day

82
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How often should you hydrate an unconscious pts mouth

A

Q2 hours

83
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Which care is especially important for pts with diabetes

A

Foot and nail care

84
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What do diabetic pts usally have with their feet

A

Peripheral neuropathy, they can’t FEEL anything

85
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Why should you avoid mositurizing in between the toes

A

Can cause fungal infections

86
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How should you care of diebetic pts feet

A

Inspect feet TWICE daily, LUKEWARM water, MOISTURE no toes, COTTON socks, FILE nails, COMFORTABLE shoes, no HEAT

87
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What caring for hair important for pts

A

Their sense of well-being

88
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How should you consider pts different cultural and personal preferences related to hair

A

Different shampoos, ASK

89
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Your pt cannot stand in the shower how should you clean their hair

A

Shampoo caps

90
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How often should you brush your pts hair

A

DAILY with a SOFT-bristled brush

91
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Your pt needs a shave but is prone to bleeding and is on an anticoagulat which razor should you use

A

An electric razor

92
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What is most important when shaving a pt

A

SAFTEY

93
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What should you ask your pt when it comes to shaving

A

Their preferences

94
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Should you massage reddened areas on skin

A

No

95
Q

Which way do you go when washing female genitalia

A

Front to back, if NOT it could cause a UTI

96
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What should you always have for pts in comatose

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Suction

97
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How often should you reposition your pts

A

Q2 hours

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