hygiene

Question 1

skin

Answer 1

body’s largest organ

Question 2

functions of the skin

Answer 2

protection, secretion, excretion, temp. regulations, sensation

Question 3

epidermis

Answer 3

several thin layers of epithelial cells

Question 4

what do the epithelial cells do

Answer 4

shield the underlying tissue

Question 5

dermis

Answer 5

supports the epidermis

Question 6

what is the dermis composed of

Answer 6

collagen, nerve fibers, blood vessels, glands, and hair follicles

Question 7

what glands are in the dermis

Answer 7

sweat and sebaceous glands

Question 8

sweat glands

Answer 8

protect the skin from being too dry, cools the body

Question 9

sebaceous glands

Answer 9

secretes sebum, softens the skin, slows water loss, takes bactericidal action

Question 10

subcutaneous tissue

Answer 10

nerves, blood vessels, nerves, lymph, and connective tissue filled with fat cells

Question 11

what does fat do in the subcutaneous tissue

Answer 11

provide cushion to upper layers, insulates the body, loosely secures the skin to underlying structures

Question 12

what do the feet, hands, and nails affect when it comes to hygiene

Answer 12

ability to perform hygiene care

Question 13

normal nail

Answer 13

transparent, smooth, convex, pink nail bed, translucent white tip

Question 14

what lines the mouth

Answer 14

mucous membranes

Question 15

normal mucosa

Answer 15

light pink, soft, moist, smooth, no lesions

Question 16

xerostomia

Answer 16

dry mouth

Question 17

Gingivitis

Answer 17

inflamed gums

Question 18

dental caries

Answer 18

tooth decay

Question 19

what can impair salivary function

Answer 19

medication, radiation, mouth breathing

Question 20

what do you look at in the hair to show the patients general health status

Answer 20

growth, distribution, pattern