BATHING

Question 1

2 categories of baths

Answer 1

cleansing bath, therapeutic bath

Question 2

• bathing in 45 - 46 C temp
• help relieve muscle soreness and spasm

Answer 2

hot water tub bath

Question 3

• bathing in warm water; 43 C
• to relieve muscle tension

Answer 3

warm water tub bath

Question 4

bathing in tepid water; 37C

Answer 4

cool water / tepid sponge bath

Question 5

• Local application of water or a medicated solution
• can remove dead tissue or soften encrusted secretions
• reduces pain and swelling of inflamed or irritated skin surfaces

Answer 5

soak

Question 6

• bathing with 18-32 C temp
• for clients with very high temp over 40 C

Answer 6

cooling / cool sponge bath

Question 7

• uses 4ml (1tsp) ____ to 500ml water (1 pt)
• has cooling effect, cleans and decreases skin irritation

Answer 7

saline

Question 8

• uses 720ml (3cups) cooked ___ in a cheesecloth bag
• soothes the skin irritations, softens and lubricates dry, scaly skin

Answer 8

oatmeal or aveeno

Question 9

• uses 0.45kg (1lb) ___ in sufficient cold water to dissolve it; then add boiling water until the mixture is thick and add to the tub water
• soothes skin irritation

Answer 9

cornstarch

Question 10

• uses 4ml (1tsp) ___ to 500ml (1pt) water, or 120-360ml(4-12oz) to 120L (30gal)
• has a cooling effect and relieves skin irritation

Answer 10

sodium bicarbonate

Question 11

• tablet form which are crushed, dissolve in a little water and added to the bath
• cleans and disinfects and treats infected skin areas

Answer 11

potassium permanganate

Question 12

• cleanse and reduces inflammation of the perineal and anal areas, aids in wound healing
• water temperature depends on the client’s condition but should be 43°C-45°C (109.4°F113°F)

Answer 12

sitz bath

Question 13

sitz batch is indicated for which clients? (3)

Answer 13

• undergone rectal or vaginal surgery
• post partum patients
• local or rectal irritation

Question 14

purposes of hair shampooing

Answer 14

• stimulates blood circulation
• cleans the hair and increases client’s sense of well being

Question 15

true or false: you can also check the rom of joints and any other aspect of health during bathing

Answer 15

true

Question 16

purpose of tepid sponge bath

Answer 16

to cool body slowly

Question 17

what to do when body temp falls to slightly below normal during TSB?

Answer 17

discontinue the procedure