ch 31 Flashcards
(33 cards)
Dental caries result from failure to remove ____________, a destructive, bacterial film that builds up on teeth and eventually leads to the destruction of tooth enamel.
plaque
Infestation of the hair and scalp with lice, known as ______________, can be spread directly by contact with the hair of infested persons.
pediculosis
A marked inflammation of the gums, known as ____________, involves degeneration of the dental periosteum and bone.
periodontitis
T or F: Glossitis refers to an inflammation of the tongue, which can be caused by deficiencies of vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron.
Ture
T or F: A whistling sound that is audible when a hearing aid is held in the hand with the power on and the volume high indicates that the battery is functioning properly.
True
An offensive breath odor, called ___________, is often indicative of a systemic disorder.
halitosis
T or F: If a patient wears contact lenses but cannot remove them, the family caregiver is responsible for removing them.
False. the nurse would be responsible
An inflammation of the oral mucosa, called ______________, can cause symptoms such as heat, pain, increased flow of saliva, and halitosis.
stomatitis
T or F: The major cause of tooth loss in adults older than 35 years of age is gum disease.
True
A 55-year-old client has just undergone surgery for a knee replacement. He asks the nurse if he can shave because his face is itching from the stubble. What information is a priority for the nurse to verify prior to shaving the client?
medications listed on the client’s medication administration record (MAR)
A client with a stroke has left-sided paralysis. Which action(s) does the nurse take to ensure proper positioning and support for this client? Select all that apply.
Place a small pillow under client’s waist
Straighten the left elbow and support it on a pillow
Place the left leg far enough in front of the body to prevent the client rolling onto the back
Bend the left knee and support the left leg on a pillow
The nurse is teaching a client about hearing aid care. Which teaching is appropriate? Select all that apply.
Keep extra batteries on hand.
Do not get hair spray or other chemicals on the hearing aid.
Carefully wipe the outer surface of the hearing aid to maintain cleanliness.
A nurse is providing nail care for feet to clients admitted to a health care facility. What should the nurse look for while performing nail care for a client with a long history of diabetes?
Breaks in skin integrity and fungal nail infection
A client is undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer which has metastasized. She has been experiencing increased nausea and vomiting associated with treatment. Which is an internal resource that the client has to help her attain her self-care goals?
She has motivation to participate in self-care.
A nurse caring for the skin of clients of different age groups should consider which accurately described condition?
An adolescent’s skin ordinarily has enlarged sebaceous glands and increased glandular secretions.
A nurse is making an unoccupied bed for a hospitalized client. Which actions are appropriate steps for the nurse to perform? Select all that apply.
First, adjust the bed to the high position and lower the side rails.
Fold reusable linens on the bed in fourths and hang them over a clean chair.
Place the bottom sheet with its center fold in the center of the bed and place the drawsheet with its center fold in the center of the bed.
Tuck the bottom sheets securely under the head of the mattress to form a corner, according to agency policy.
The nurse is preparing to delegate a bath for a 90-year-old client who is nonresponsive and has mild skin breakdown. Which type of bath will the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
traditional bed bath with linen change
A nurse is caring for a client who has had difficulty sleeping. What nursing intervention may facilitate the client’s rest?
Providing a back rub before bed
A nurse is shaving a male client’s face. Which should the nurse do?
Pull the skin taut and shave in the direction of hair growth using short strokes.
A nurse is educating a client on how to care for dentures. What is a recommended teaching guideline?
Store dentures in cold water when not in use.
A nurse is providing oral care to children on a pediatric unit. Which guideline should the nurse follow for providing care in special situations?
Water should be used to clean an infant’s teeth.
A nurse is taking care of a client who needs a bed bath. Which action can the nurse delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
back massage
The nurse is educating an adolescent on how to treat acne. What would the nurse include as an education point?
Keep hair off the face and wash hair daily.
A nurse is caring for a client with limited physical mobility. The nurse has completed bathing the client and a student nurse asks, “Why are you making a trochanter roll?” After reviewing the image, which response by the nurse to the student would be most accurate?
“I am placing the new linens under the rolled, soiled linens to avoid contamination.”
