Bathing

Question 1

 Complete Bed Bath
 Self-help Bed Bath
 Partial
 Bag
 Towel
 Tub
 Sponge
 Shower

Answer 1

Cleansing baths

Question 2

bathing in warm water
w/ temp. of 43  C to
relieve muscle tension

Answer 2

Warm water tub bath

Question 2

bathing in temp. of 45  C - 46  C for adults.

It helps to relieve muscle soreness and
spasm

Answer 2

Hot water tub bath

Question 3

• bathing w/ water temp. of 18  C - 32  C
• for clients w/ very high temp, over 40  C

Answer 3

Cooling/cool sponge bath

Question 3

bathing in tepid water w/ temp. of 37  C

Answer 3

Cool water/Tepid sponge bath

Question 4

 Local application of water or a medicated solution

 can remove dead tissue or soften encrusted
secretions

 reduces pain and swelling of inflamed or irritated
skin surfaces

Answer 4

Soak

Question 5

uses 4ml (1tsp) NaCL to 500ml water
(1pt). It has cooling effect, cleans and decreases
skin irritation.

Answer 5

Saline

Question 6

uses 720ml (3cups)
cooked oatmeal in a cheesecloth bag. Tie the
bag securely and twirl it in the tub until the
water is opalescent

Answer 6

Oatmeal or Aveeno

Question 7

uses 0.45kg (1lb) cornstarch
in sufficient cold water to
dissolve it; then add boiling
water until the mixture is
thick and add to the tub water

Answer 7

 Cornstarch

Question 8

• uses 4ml (1tsp) sodium
  bicarbonate to 500ml (1pt)
  water, or 120-360ml(4-12oz) to
  120L (30gal)

Answer 8

Sodium Bicarbonate

Question 9

tablet form which are
crushed, dissolve in a little water and added to the
bath. It cleans and disinfects and treats infected skin
areas

Answer 9

Potassium Permanganate

Question 10

• • has undergone rectal or vaginal surgery
• • post partum patients
• • with local or rectal irritation (hemorrhoids, fissures)

cleanse and reduces inflammation of the perineal and anal areas, aids in wound healing

induce voiding (urinary retention)

Answer 10

Sitz Bath

Question 11

more effective in relieving pain in the postpartum period.

Answer 11

Cold Sitz Bath

Question 12

stimulates blood circulation

Cleans the hair & increases
the client’s sense of well being

Answer 12

Hair Shampooing

Question 13

to cool body slowly

Answer 13

Tepid Sponge Bath