BATHING Flashcards
1
Q
2 categories of baths
A
cleansing bath, therapeutic bath
2
Q
- bathing in 45 - 46 C temp
- help relieve muscle soreness and spasm
A
hot water tub bath
3
Q
- bathing in warm water; 43 C
- to relieve muscle tension
A
warm water tub bath
4
Q
bathing in tepid water; 37C
A
cool water / tepid sponge bath
5
Q
- 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
A
soak
6
Q
- bathing with 18-32 C temp
- for clients with very high temp over 40 C
A
cooling / cool sponge bath
7
Q
- uses 4ml (1tsp) ____ to 500ml water (1 pt)
- has cooling effect, cleans and decreases skin irritation
A
saline
8
Q
- uses 720ml (3cups) cooked ___ in a cheesecloth bag
- soothes the skin irritations, softens and lubricates dry, scaly skin
A
oatmeal or aveeno
9
Q
- uses 0.45kg (1lb) ___ in sufficient cold water to dissolve it; then add boiling water until the mixture is thick and add to the tub water
- soothes skin irritation
A
cornstarch
10
Q
- uses 4ml (1tsp) ___ to 500ml (1pt) water, or 120-360ml(4-12oz) to 120L (30gal)
- has a cooling effect and relieves skin irritation
A
sodium bicarbonate
11
Q
- tablet form which are crushed, dissolve in a little water and added to the bath
- cleans and disinfects and treats infected skin areas
A
potassium permanganate
12
Q
- cleanse and reduces inflammation of the perineal and anal areas, aids in wound healing
- water temperature depends on the client’s condition but should be 43°C-45°C (109.4°F113°F)
A
sitz bath
13
Q
sitz batch is indicated for which clients? (3)
A
- undergone rectal or vaginal surgery
- post partum patients
- local or rectal irritation
14
Q
purposes of hair shampooing
A
- stimulates blood circulation
- cleans the hair and increases client’s sense of well being
15
Q
true or false: you can also check the rom of joints and any other aspect of health during bathing
A
true
