Test 2--Chapter 21 Grooming Flashcards
1
Q
What is the importance of grooming?
A
- Prevent infection and promote comfort
- Affect love, belonging, and self-esteem needs
2
Q
What should be considered when performing hair care?
A
- The person’s culture
- Personal choice
- Skin and scalp condition
- Health history
- Self-care ability
3
Q
What scalp and skin conditions should be considered?
A
- Hair loss or excessive body hair
- Dandruff
- Lice and scabies
4
Q
Alopecia
A
Hair loss
5
Q
Hirsutism
A
excessive body hair
6
Q
Dandruff
A
the excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp.
7
Q
pediculosis
A
infestation of lice
8
Q
Pediculosis capitis
A
head lice
9
Q
Pediculosis pubis
A
infestation of pubic hair with lice
10
Q
Pediculosis corporis
A
infestation of the body with lice
11
Q
Scabies
A
skin disorder caused by a female mite.
12
Q
What are common sites for scabies?
A
- between the fingers,
- around the wrists,
- in the underarm area,
- on the thighs,
- in the genital area
- the breasts,
- waist,
- buttocks.
13
Q
What do you do if you suspect someone has scabies?
A
- Report it to the nurse
- Treatment is the application of creams to kill the mites.
- The person’s room is cleaned, and clothing and linens are washed in hot water.
14
Q
When performing hair care, you must NOT
A
- Braid hair without the person’s consent
- Cut matted or tangled hair
- Cut hair for any reason
15
Q
Shampooing methods are:
A
- shampoo during the shower or tub bath,
- shampoo at the sink,
- shampoo on a stretcher
- shampoo in bed.
