Personal Hygiene : Info from Mosby's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker - E-Book – Sheila A. Sorrentino, Leighann Remmert, Mary J. Wilk, Rosemary Newmaster

Question 1

Inhalation of fluid or an object into the lungs.

Answer 1

aspiration

Question 2

A thin film that sticks to the teeth; it contains saliva, microbes, and other substances.

Answer 2

biofilm

Question 3

Routine care given in a facility in the evening at bedtime

Answer 3

HS Care

Question 4

Hardened biofilm on teeth.

Answer 4

tartar

Question 5

What is the purpose of personal hygiene?

Answer 5

promotes comfort, safety and health
also
prevents body and breath odours, promotes relaxation, and increases circulation.

Question 6

What factors affect hygiene and skin care?

Answer 6

perspiration, elimination, vomiting, drainage from wounds or body openings, bed rest, and activity.

Question 7

To avoid damaging a client’s skin:

Answer 7

Always be gentle; never scrub the skin or use rough sponges or cloths. Make sure your fingernails are trimmed, and remove rings before giving skin care.

Question 8

Oral hygiene is important because it

Answer 8

keeps the mouth and teeth clean; prevents mouth odours, infections, and cavities (dental caries); increases comfort; and makes food taste better. It also prevents periodontal disease (gum disease, pyorrhea), which is an inflammation of the tissues around teeth.

Question 9

During oral hygiene procedures, the client’s gums may bleed, which is a sign of inflammation and usually means

Answer 9

more mouth care is needed, not less.

Question 10

Flossing is a preventive measure. that

Answer 10

removes plaque and tartar, Flossing also removes food lodged between teeth.

Question 11

If flossing is done only once a day, bedtime is the best time to floss.
T or F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

For an unconscious client, mouth care is given at least every 2 hours.
T or F

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Very hot water helps to clean dentures.

T or f

Answer 13

False

Very hot water causes warping.

Question 14

Bathing frequency is affected by

Answer 14

personal choice, weather, physical activity, and illness. Bathing may need to be more frequent because of increased perspiration caused by high environmental temperatures or a fever. Some illnesses and dry skin may limit bathing to once in 2 or 3 days.

Question 15

Check bath water temperature with

Answer 15

a bath thermometer, the inside of your wrist, or your elbow.

Question 16

Water temperature for a complete bed bath is usually 43.3°C to 46.1°C
T or F

Answer 16

True,

however older adults may need lower tempertures

Question 17

Rub the skin dry with a towel to make sure it is dry.

T or F

Answer 17

False

Pat the skin dry to avoid irritating or breaking the skin. Never rub the skin.

Question 18

When using cloths from a Bag Bath, a new washcloth is used for each body part, and the skin is air-dried, so towels are not needed.
T or F

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The partial bath involves bathing the face, hands, axillae (underarms), back, and perineal area.
T or F

Answer 19

False

it also includes buttocks

Question 20

After finishing a bed bath, make sure to

Answer 20

check the bed brakes
raise the rails (as per care plan)
lower the bed to lowest position
put the call bell near the client.

Question 21

Optimal temperature for a tub bath is usually 50.5°C

True or False

Answer 21

False

40.5°C

Question 22

Average body temperature is 37°C

T or F

Answer 22

True

Question 23

A tub bath should last no longer than 40 minutes.

T or f

Answer 23

False

20 minutes

Question 24

If the client got cold during the last bath, you might

Answer 24

offer to raise the room temperature before you start. If the bathing area has a heat lamp, use it to provide extra warmth during bathing.

Question 25

To remove hardened secretions or stool, use unscented lotion or petroleum jelly.
T or F

Answer 25

True
Put some on a clean, damp washcloth. Gently clean the area. Repeat this step, as needed. Use a clean washcloth and more lotion or petroleum jelly. Do not rub or scratch. You can irritate the skin and cause skin breakdown.

Question 26

Unconscious clients are kept in the supine position for mouth care.
T or F

Answer 26

False

They are turned on their side to prevent aspiration

Question 27

You are going to give Mrs. Lam a back massage. How long should it last? 
A. 3 to 5 minutes 
B. 1 to 2 minutes 
C. 10 minutes 
D. 6 to 7 minutes

Answer 27

A