Hygiene Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 5 physical benefits of bathing?

A
  1. remove bacteria
  2. allow thorough skin assessment
  3. increase circulation
  4. maintain muscle tone
  5. maintain joint mobility
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2
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what are psychological benefits of bathing?

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  1. promote comfort
  2. promots well being
  3. promote relaxation
  4. rapport with nurse
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3
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This bath cleanses, soothes, and reduces inflammation of perineal area (pot partum, vaginal/rectal surgery, hemorrhoids, fissures)

A

sitz bath

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4
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this bath relieves muscle spasms and soreness by total immersion

A

hot water bath

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5
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this is a general bth for cleansing, promoting relaxation and relieving tension

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warm water bath

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6
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this bath relieves muscle tension and decreases body temp in febrile patients

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cool water bath

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7
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this bath softens and loosens secretions during dressing changes or reduces pain/swelling/itching/inflamed skin

A

soaks

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8
Q

6 factors ffecting self care

A
  1. environment
  2. motivation/mental health, cognitive abilities
  3. energy
  4. acute illness/surgery
  5. pain
  6. neuromuscular function and sensory deficits
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9
Q

what are indicators of problems with self care?

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dry scaly excoriated skin, oily unwashed hair, dirty or broken nails, clothes that are inappropriate for weather

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10
Q

Patient is independent in self care activities is level…

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0

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11
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patient uses equipment or devices to perform self care independently is level…

A

1

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12
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patient requires assistance or supervision from another to complete self-care

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2

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13
Q

patient requires assistance/supervision fro another AND assistive devices to complete self care

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3

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14
Q

patient is completely dependent on another to perform self care activities

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4

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15
Q

what does a cold and dusky foot indicate? why significant?

A

poor circulation

  • decreased healing, sensation
  • increase fall risk, infection risk
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16
Q

flattened thickening of the epidermis often on bottom or side of foot over bony prominence

A

callus

17
Q

cone shaped lesion (thickening of epidermis) usually over the 4th or 5th toe over joint

A

corn

18
Q

regular or irregular flattened by pressure, surrounded by cornified epithelium, often painful

A

plantar warts

19
Q

inflammation and thickening of bursa of the great toe joint, enhlrgement of joint and displacement of toe

A

bunion

20
Q

redness, scaling, and cracking of the skin between toes

A

tinea pedic (athletes foot)

21
Q

inflammation, swelling, tissues pain at edge of toenails

A

ingrown nail

22
Q

excessive foul odoer of the feet

A

foot odor

23
Q

_____ attach their eggs/ nits to the hair

A

lice

24
Q

what is treatment for lice in hair?

A

pyrethrin or permethrin shampoo every 9-10 days

-comb out nits

25
Q

what treatment is needed for clothing?

A

temp exteremes for at least 5 minutes- hot water and air cycles

26
Q

contraindications for straight razor shaving?

A

blood thinners or bleeding disorders

27
Q

when cleaning dentures be sure to….

A

place in denture cup with name on label

28
Q

avoid using what in ears?

A

q tip, bobby pins, toothpick

29
Q

is infcetion in eyes clean….

A

eyes with seperate wash clothes

30
Q

how do you clean mouth of unconscious person?

A

soft bristled toothbrush is used to clean the interior parth of teeth and mouth
-yaukner to suction out water/toothpaste

31
Q

what is patient has difficulty chewing and swallowing?

A

-dont give any more food until speech therapy comes to do swallow study

32
Q

how often to empty condom cath or urinary catheter

A

once per shift or when full

33
Q

this discipline helps with motor function and strength

A

PT

34
Q

this discipline helps with ADLS

A

OT

35
Q

this discipline finds placement outside of home and resources for those at home

A

social worker

36
Q

assesses home environment for self care

A

home health nurse

37
Q

directs medical care and rehab in a program

A

rehabilitation physician