hygiene (alford)

Question 1

what are some factors affecting personal hygiene?

Answer 1

culture, socioeconomic class, health state (illness, procedures, or injury can reduce ability for perform personal hygiene), personal preference (how often and when they like to bathe)

Question 2

what do you pay attention to when assessing skin?

Answer 2

suspicious moles or lesions

Question 3

what do you pay attention to when assessing an oral cavity?

Answer 3

lips (color, skin condition- dry?), color of gums, teeth (poor dentition?), tongue (dry, red?), palates, oropharynx

Question 4

what is stomatitis?

Answer 4

inflammation of oral mucosa

Question 5

what is glossitis?

Answer 5

inflammation of the tongue

Question 6

what is cheilosis?

Answer 6

ulceration and dry scaling of the lips

Question 7

what do you pay attention to when assessing nails and feet?

Answer 7

pay special attention to those with diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease
do they have special shoes? diabetic shoes, special orthotic shoes?

Question 8

what should you pay attention to when assessing perineal and vaginal areas?

Answer 8

fecal or urinary incontinence
is there a foley catheter?

Question 9

what is pediculosis?

Answer 9

head lice

Question 10

whats the difference in providing care for an independent and dependent client?

Answer 10

independent- provide with necessary items and assist them if needed
dependent- anything they can do to help- LET THEM

Question 11

what are some helpful factors for caring with a patient with dementia?

Answer 11

decrease stimuli, ask them to help anyway they can, bathe one section at a time, wash face and hair last, stay calm, be organized and efficient, keep the temperature warm