Cleanliness & Hygiene, C22; WB, Flashcards

Module/Week 9

1
Q

Caring for skin & mouth helps prevent rashes, dry skin, & cracked lips, which interrupt body’s 1st defense line by creating _______ _______ for microbes.

A

Entry Portal

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2
Q

People in comas need frequent mouth care because they tend to breathe through their _______ & can’t take food or liquids _______.

situations that increase risk for dry mouth

A

mouth, orally

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3
Q

Incontinent people require ________ _____ each time they lose control of their bowel or bladder.

A

perineal care

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4
Q

A person who’s Diaphoretic may need partial sponge baths, fresh linens, & change of clothes ______________.

A

frequently

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5
Q

Diaphoretic

A

sweating heavily

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6
Q

Practice _________ Precautions when assisting with brushing & flossing or cleaning dentures.

A

Standard

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7
Q

Dentures should never be in ___ (temperature) water.

A

hot

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8
Q

When brushing teeth, angle toothbrush at __ degrees & brush in _______ motions.

A

45, circular

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9
Q

Using a padded tongue blade may be needed to keep an ___________ person’s mouth open while providing oral care.

A

unconscious

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10
Q

Perineal Care

A

cleaning Perineum & associated structures

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11
Q

Feces, urine, menstrual discharge, & other body fluids can become trapped skin folds, leading to ______ & skin ________ if not removed.

A

odor, irritation

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12
Q

When assisting ______________ male with Perineal Care, pull foreskin back so penis head can be cleaned thoroughly.

A

uncircumcised

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13
Q

After cleaning/rinsing penis, pull foreskin back up over penis head tp prevent a band around penis, causing _____ & maybe _______ __________.

A

pain, tissue damage

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14
Q

Perineal Care is the ____ (order) part of bathing routine.

A

last

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15
Q

Foreskin

A

loose skin fold covering penis head

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16
Q

A back massage should take - minutes to complete.

A

4-6

17
Q

Massages can be performed with person in ________ or ________ position.

A

prone, lateral

18
Q

A back massage shouldn’t be performed on person with fractured ____, ____ injury, recent back ______.

A

ribs, back, surgery

19
Q

Change basin water if it’s ____ or ______.

A

cool, soapy

20
Q

___ degrees Fahrenheit is an acceptable temperature for a tub bath.

A

105

21
Q

When assisting P/R with tub bath or shower, place ___-_____ mat on floor, practice S_________ P___________, & leave the door _________.

A

non-skid, Standard Precautions, unlocked

22
Q

___________ shower/tub after each use.

A

Disinfect

23
Q

_____ _______ can make the floor slippery.

A

Body powder

24
Q

No-Rinse Cleaner is often used for _________ area.

A

perineal

25
Q

Bath oil _______ water & _______ skin.

A

perfumes, moistens

26
Q

_____ _______ absorbs sweat & reduce friction between skin.

A

Body powder

27
Q

Halitosis

A

continuous bad breath

28
Q

Continuous bad breath is called _______________.

A

Halitosis

29
Q

Edentulous

A

without teeth

30
Q

A person without teeth is ______________.

A

Edentulous