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Unit 4 Hygiene Flashcards

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Skin’s 3 layers

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Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis

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Epidermis

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squamous epithelial cells organized in 4 layers

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Dermis

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Under the epidermis
Made of connective tissue with nervous tissue, blood, and blood vessels

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Hypodermis

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Under the dermis
Apidose tissue, a cushion for physical trauma, and insulates the internal environment

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5
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Whats the purpose of skin?

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first line of defense against pathogen

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Where are mucous membranes located?

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Line the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts, as well as other areas exposed to the outside environment

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What’s the purpose of mucous membranes?

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Secrete mucous that entraps pathogens and small particles

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5 moments of hand hygiene

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Before touching patient
Before procedure
After procedure/body fluid risk
After touching patient
After touching patient’s surroundings

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Interventions for dry skin

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bathe in warm water,
bathe less frequently and use nonpetroleum moisturizers, use superfatted soap and rinse soap well,
increase fluid intake,
the lotion will help form a protective barrier

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Interventions for skin rash

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Wash thoroughly and apply antiseptic spray as ordered,
Warm/cold soaks can relieve inflammation and may promote comfort
Have rash evaluated by provider

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Interventions for contact dermatitis

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Identify and avoid contributing agents,
Remove agent,
Apply topical steroids or calamine lotion,
Tepid baths,
If severe prescription steroids may be prescribed,
Avoid touching area
w/o rinsing after

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Interventions for abrasion

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Wash abrasions with mild soap

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Interventions for incontinence

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Keep patients clean and dry

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Inventions for pressure injuries

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Complete skin breakdown risk assessment (i.e. Braden) to determine patients risk of skin breakdown

Continually assess for signs of skin breakdown- redness, softening/hardening, temperature variations

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Recommendations for Older Adults

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Daily warm bathing 5-10 mins

Maximize humidity

Use mild cleansers

Gently pat skin dry

Apply moisturizer (ointments better than lotions)

Check for presence of retinoid or alpha hydroxy acid

Wear sunscreen and lip balm with spf

See dermatologist

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Foot care for diabetics

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Well fitted shoes
Dry cotton socks
Warm soaks could increase risk for infection
Check between toes and soles of the feet
Nails are cut straight across- by a podiatrist

17
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Caring for hearing aids

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Hand Hygiene
Check battery- turn up volume-should hear “whistle”=feedback noise
After inserting- slowly turn up volume to 1/3-1/2 to obtain comfortable hearing level
Do not store in warm place
Remove battery when not in use for 1+days

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Cultural awareness

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self-assessment of one’s own cultural biases

19
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Cultural knowledge

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being willing to learn about others’ culture, values, beliefs

20
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Cultural skill

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ability to accurately assess a client’s cultural beliefs, values, lifestyle

21
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Cultural encounters

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interaction with clients outside one’s own culture

22
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Cultural desires

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commitment to become connected with clients’ cultures

23
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Caring for silent generation

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1928-1945

face-to-face, formal, written communication

24
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Caring for baby boomers

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1945-1964

in-person communication. Listen attentively

25
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Caring for Gen X

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1965-1980

cynical and pragmatic, expect timely communication, asks questions

26
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Caring for Gen Y/Millennials

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techy, diverse, like frequent feedback

27
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Caring for Gen Z

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1998-2012
instantaneous feedback, not willing to wait

28
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Spiritual well-being

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satisfaction and a feeling of contentment with one who is and their
belonging in universe

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Spiritual distress

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questioning life’s meaning, belief system, anger towards higher power

30
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Assessing spirituality

FICA

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Faith and belief
Importance
Community
Address in care

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Assessing spirituality

HOPE

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Hope
Organized religion
Personal and spiritual practices
Effects on care and end of life issues

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