Self Care

Question 1

persons ability to perform ADLs w/o the help of others

Answer 1

self care

Question 2

What happens to our skin as we age?

Answer 2

Becomes fragile, lose adipose fat and makes you prone to skin tears
less elastic, more dry

Question 3

Examples of sensory deficits

Answer 3

Hearing loss, Vision loss (Macular Degeneration)

Question 4

Examples of cognitive deficits

Answer 4

Dementia
Stroke
Alzheimer’s
Delirium

Question 5

Mild Cognitive deficits vs
Severe Cognitive Deficits

Answer 5

Mild- may be physically able to perform self care but not A&O enough to know WHEN or WHY

Severe- total care, total dependence on others/ devices for self care

Question 6

Neuromuscular function creates limited mobility and can cause pain, which greatly affect how a client can perform self care. T or F

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Factors that affect self care

Answer 7

Sensory Deficits
Cognitive Deficits
Limited Mobility
Mental Health
Pain
Acute illness or injury

Question 8

How can a nurse tell if pt is experiencing altered self care?

Answer 8

Appearance
Poor Hygiene
Observing pt perform their own ADLs

Question 9

How to assess for self care issues

Answer 9

Via assessment through pt interview and inspection
Observe pt engage in self care
can obtain info from pt or family

Question 10

WHat is scheduled care?

Answer 10

Rounding q4hrs for pt comfort and plan for nurse

Question 11

Purpose of bathing

Answer 11

To prevent BO, bacterias on skin and strengthen nurse+ pt relationship

Question 12

Should oral care be performed daily and multiple times a day? T or F

Answer 12

Yes, true

Question 13

Importance of oral care

Answer 13

Can prevent instances of pneumonia by removing bacteria from mouth
Increases your appetite

Question 14

Is being on oxygen, BiPap, CPAP “drying”?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

Order is NOT needed for pt to showers. T or F

Answer 15

False, order is needed.