Unit 6: Personal Care Skills Flashcards
practices to keep bodies clean and healthy
hygiene
practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair.
grooming
areas of the body that bear much of the body weight.
pressure points
areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin.
bony prominences
injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration and shearing; also called pressure sores, bed sores or decubitus ulcers.
pressure ulcers
rubbing or friction that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction.
Shearing
an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents in bed.
Draw sheet
A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes problems with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally.
foot drop
a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning.
orthotic device, or orthosis
a bath given on days when a complete bath or shower is not done; includes washing the face, hands, underarms, and perineum.
Partial Bath
The genital and anal area
perineum
an infestation of lice.
pediculosis
a type of razor that has a sharp blade with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts; requires the use of shaving cream or soap.
safety razor
type of razor that is discarded in a biohazard container after one use; requires the use of shaving cream or soap.
disposable razor
type of razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream.
electric razor
a weakened due to a stroke or injury; also called weaker or involved side.
affected side
a side of the body that is weakened due to a stroke or injury; also called weaker or affected side.
Involved side
the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a person’s vein.
intravenous therapy (IV)
an obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot.
Embolism
a bedpan that is flatter than a regular bedpan.
Fracture pan
a chair with a toilet seat and a removable container underneath that is used for elimination; also called bedside commode.
portable commode
the act of helping people into positions that promote comfort and health
positioning
a body position in which a person lies flat on his back.
supine
body position in which a person is lying on either side
lateral
a body position in which a person is lying on his stomach or front side of the body.
prone
a semi-sitting body position in which a person’s head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees.
Fowler’s Position
a body position in which a person is lying on his left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest.
Sims’
moving a person as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body.
logrolling
to sit up with the legs hanging over the side of the bed in order to regain balance and stabilize blood pressure.
dangle
the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker’s abilities.
ergonomics
a belt made of canvas or other heavy material that is used to help people who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated to transfer or walk.
transfer/gait belt
