Chpt. 22: Personal Hygeine

Question 1

what is care given at bedtime of PM called

Answer 1

Evening care

pernial care

Question 2

pernial care

Answer 2

cleaning the genital and anal areas;pericare

Question 3

tartar

Answer 3

hardened plaque on teeth

Question 4

aspiration

Answer 4

occurs when breathing fluid, flood, vomitus, or an object into the lungs

Question 5

care given after breakfast is called…

Answer 5

MOrning care, early morning care

Question 6

pericare is aka….

Answer 6

perineal care

Question 7

plaque

Answer 7

thin film that sticks to the teeth. Contains saliva, microbes, and other substances

Question 8

denture

Answer 8

artifical tooth or a set of artifical teeth

Question 9

diaphoresis

Answer 9

profuse sweating

Question 10

circumcised

Answer 10

when the foreskin covering the glans of the penis was surgically removed

Question 11

if a person needs help with personal hygiene, you can find out what needs they have by…

Answer 11

following the nurse’s directions and the care plan

Question 12

you should assist a person w/ personal hygiene…

Answer 12

whenever help is needed

Question 13

when giving personal hygiene, you need to remember to protect the person’s right to…

Answer 13

privacy and personal choice

Question 14

what hygiene measures are not done before breakfast

Answer 14

assisting w/ activity by providing ROM exercises

Question 15

what hygiene measures are one before breakfast

Answer 15

assisting w/ elimination
straightning resident units, including making beds
assisting w. oral hygiene

Question 16

what is done everytime you assist w/ hygiene measures throughout the day

Answer 16

face and hand washing and oral hygiene

Question 17

if good oral hygiene isn’t done reg., the person may develop tartar, which will lead to…

Answer 17

periodontal disease

Question 18

name the health team members that may asses the person’s need for mouth care

Answer 18

speech-language pathologist
nurse
dietitian

Question 19

teeth are flossed…

Answer 19

to help prevent periodontal disease

Question 20

sponge swabs are used for…

Answer 20

persons w sore, tender mouths and for unconscious persons

Question 21

you follow Standard Precautions and the bloodborne Pathogen Standard when giving oral hygiene b/c…

Answer 21

gums may bleed during mouth care

Question 22

when the person is able to perform oral hygiene in bed, you arrange the items on…

Answer 22

the over-bed table

Question 23

what dont you do when you’re brushing the person’s teeth

Answer 23

use only a sponge swab to clean the teeth

Question 24

what don’t you do when flossing teeth

Answer 24

start at the lower back tooth on the right side

Question 25

what do you do when flossing

Answer 25

hold floss between the middle fingers move floss gently up and down between teeth move to a new section of floss after every second tooth

Question 26

when providing mouth care for an unconscious person, position the person on 1 side w. the head turned well to the side to prevent...

Answer 26

prevent/reduce risk of aspiration

Question 27

when giving oral hygiene to an unconscious person who wears dentures, you should...

Answer 27

dentures ARE NOT WORN WHEN THE PERSON IS UNCONSCIOUS

Question 28

mouth care is given to an unconscious person how many times a day

Answer 28

at least every 2 hrs

Question 29

a padded tongue blade is used when giving oral hygiene to an unconscious person to

Answer 29

keep the mouth open

Question 30

when cleaning dentures at a sink, line the sink w. a towel to...

Answer 30

prevent damage to dentures if they fall in the sink

Question 31

id dentures are not worn after cleaning, store them in

Answer 31

cool water

Question 32

if person cant remove the dentures, you can use ___ to get a good grip on the slippery dentures

Answer 32

guaze squares

Question 33

older persons usually need a complete bath/shower only twice a week because...

Answer 33

dry skin often occurs w/ aging

Question 34

if a person has dry ski,n, what helps keep it soft

Answer 34

creams, lotions and oils

Question 35

if a person w. dementia resists bathing, you may...

Answer 35

try giving the beth during a time of day when the person is calmer

Question 36

when choosing skin care products for bathing you should use...

Answer 36

products the person prefers whenever possible

Question 37

what is the range for water temp. in a complete bath for adults

Answer 37

110F-115F(43.3C-46.1C) | for older persons, the temperature should be lower

Question 38

when applying powder...

Answer 38

sprinkle a small amount onto your hands or a cloth

Question 39

When helping a bariatric person w/ hygiene, its important to ...

Answer 39

dry under skin folds to prevent skin breakdown

Question 40

a complete bed bath is given to persons who...

Answer 40

are weak from illness or surgery

Question 41

when youre giving a complete bed bath, the bed is made...

Answer 41

after the bath is completed

Question 42

offering the bedpan, urinal, commode, or bathroom is done when?

Answer 42

before the bath begins

Question 43

during the bed bath, the bath blanket is placed...

Answer 43

over the person before top linens are removed

Question 44

don't use soap when washing what area?

Answer 44

around the eyes

Question 45

how do you avoid exposing a person when washing the chest

Answer 45

place a towel over the chest cross-wise

Question 46

bath water is changed when

Answer 46

its cool and soapy

Question 47

a person with what condition will respond well to a towel bath?

Answer 47

a perosn w/ dementia

Question 48

a partial bath involves bathing...

Answer 48

the face,hands,axillae,back,butt,perineal(crack)

Question 49

*when giving any type of bath, you should...*

Answer 49

provide for privacy

Question 50

a tub bath should last n longer than...

Answer 50

20min

Question 51

if a person is weak or unsteady what should be used when the person showers

Answer 51

shower chair, shower trolley, or shower stall

Question 52

when assisting w/ a tub or shower, whtat is done first

Answer 52

place a rubber bath mat in the tub or on the shower floor

Question 53

when cleaning the perineal area

Answer 53

work from the uthreal to anal area

Question 54

when gathering equipment for perineal care you'll need how many wash cloths

Answer 54

at least 4

Question 55

when giving pernial care to a male, you should

Answer 55

retract the foreskin if he is uncircumsized

Question 56

what religion requires at least one bath a day

Answer 56

east indian hindus

Question 57

what do some Hindus beleive is harmful after a meal

Answer 57

bathing after a meal is harmful

Question 58

when should you offer oral hygiene

Answer 58

before,after breakfast | afternoon,evening care

Question 59

what methods can be used to measure the water temp. for a bed bath

Answer 59

bath thermometer | inner wrist

Question 60

when brushing the teeth of a comotose erson, what do you do

Answer 60

turn to side to prevent aspiration | use tounge blade to hold open mouth