Unit III: Ch. 33 - Hygiene

Question 1

what is hygiene

Answer 1

science of health and its maintenance

Question 2

what is personal hygiene

Answer 2

attending to functions as bathing, toileting, general body hygiene, and grooming

Question 3

what is early morning care

Answer 3

provided upon awakening. consist of elimination needs, washing face/hands, & oral care

Question 4

what is morning care

Answer 4

provided after breakfast; consist of elimination needs, bath/shower, perineal care, back massages, & oral/nail/hair care. also making bed

Question 5

what is hour of sleep/pm care

Answer 5

provided before clients retire for night; consist of elimination needs, washing face & hands, oral care, and back massage

Question 6

what is as-needed (prn) care

Answer 6

providing care to patients as need arise

Question 7

what is the largest organ of the body

Answer 7

skin

Question 8

what are the five major functions of the skin

Answer 8

1. ) protection
2. ) regulating body temperature
3. ) secrete sebum
4. transmit sensations through nerve receptors
5. ) produce & absorb vitamin D

Question 9

what are the two types of sweat glands

Answer 9

eccrine and apocrine glands

Question 10

which of the sweat glands helps with thermoregulation and which is responsible for foul body odor

Answer 10

eccrine glands involved in thermoregulation and apocrine gland responsible for body odor

Question 11

what are the general guidelines for skin care

Answer 11

1. ) intact, healthy skin is the body’s first line of defense
2. ) level of protection that skin can provide is dependent on the overall health of cells, subcutaneous tissue, and dryness of skin
3. ) risk of increased bacterial growth & irritation increases the longer skin is wet
4. ) cleanliness is the best deodorant
5. ) skin sensitivity to irritation & injury varies among individuals
6. ) agents used for skin care have selective actions and purposes

Question 12

what are the two categories of baths given to clients/patients

Answer 12

cleansing and therapeutic

Question 13

what are the types of cleansing baths

Answer 13

a. ) complete bed bath
b. ) self-help bed bath
c. ) partial bath
d. ) bag bath
e. ) towel bath
f. ) tub bath
g. ) shower

Question 14

what is the acceptable temperature range for water used for giving clients baths

Answer 14

110ºF-115ºF

Question 15

what common foot problems that a nurse should take note of

Answer 15

calluses, corns, unpleasant odors, plantar warts, fissures, fungal infections, ingrown toenails