Hygiene Flashcards
(24 cards)
alcohol-based hand sanitizer
A solution that can often be used in place of soap and water that contains 60% alcohol
complete bed bath
Bathing a client who remains in the bed, usually required for those clients who are unable to ambulate to the bathroom and bathe themselves.
dermis
The layer under the epidermis that is composed mainly of connective tissue and provides strength and flexibility of the skin.
diaper dermatitis
A condition in which the skin becomes inflamed in response to various substances such as urine, feces, fungal and bacterial infections, and allergic reaction to substances in the diaper.
enamel
First line of defense, a coating that protects the teeth from plaque and pathogens.
gingivitis
An inflammation of the gums caused by plaque that forms on the teeth from poor oral hygiene habits.
health care–associated infections (HAIs)
Infections that are acquired in a health care facility (ex. hospital, nursing home, ambulatory care facility).
health promotion
The process of enabling people to increase control over and improvement of all aspects of their general health.
hemiplegia
Paralysis that affects one side of the body.
hygiene
Actions the client takes and health practices the client engages in that decrease the spread or transmission of pathogens, thereby decreasing the risk of illness.
hypodermis
Also known as the subcutaneous layer, is beneath the dermis and separates the dermis from the underlying organs; acts as a cushion from any physical trauma; insulates as it serves as fat storage.
mucous membranes
Act as a physical barrier blocking pathogens from invading the body.
noncomedogenic
Solutions that can hinder the clogging of pores.
perineal care
Cleaning the perineum, the area located between the tail bone and pubic arch.
skin folds
Areas of excessive skin that fold onto themselves creating folds.
tooth decay
Permanent damage to the teeth caused by inadequate oral hygiene.
halitosis
bad breath
fowler’s position
position with head of the bed raised between 45-60 degrees
neuropathy
any condition resulting from disease or damage to the peripheral or authomatic nervous system that results in loss of signal or errors in signals between the peripheral nerve and CNS
perineum
area between the anus and posterior portion of external genitalia
periodontitis
inflammation or degeneration of the tissues surrounding the teeth
semi fowler’s position
position with the head of the bed raised between 15 degrees and 45 degrees, usually 30
skin maceration
softening of the skin from prolonged contact with moisture (fluid, water, perspiration, urine, feces, or drainage
excoriation
skin abrasion that may be caused by scratching, trauma, chemicals
