Bed Bath

Question 1

Purpose of Bathing

Answer 1

• cleanses the skin
• stimulation of circulation
• improves self-image
• reduction of body odors
• promotion of range of motion

Question 2

Principles of Skin Care

Answer 2

• unbroken or healthy skin and mucus membrane serve as first defense
• resistance to injury of skin varies
• body cells which are healthy are resistant to injury
• adequate circulation is necessary

Question 3

Before a bed bath, a nurse should:

Answer 3

• explain, even if patient is unconscious
• clear the area of any obstacles
• ensure the ward is warm
• have all the equipment ready
• deodorants, cosmetics, and perfume should be determined by patient

Question 4

Cleansing Bed Bath (Types of Baths)

Answer 4

• hygienic purposes

- clean skin and refreshes the patient

Question 5

Complete Bed Bath (Types of Baths)

Answer 5

`entire body of comatose patient / dependent patient

Question 6

Self-help Bed Bath (Types of Baths)

Answer 6

client can wash themselves with the nurse assisting

Question 7

Partial Bed Bath (Types of Baths)

Answer 7

• washes only parts of the client’s body that causes discomfort
• face, axilla, back, hands, perineal area

Question 8

Tub bath (Types of Baths)

Answer 8

• performed in the tub

- used for therapeutic baths

Question 9

Shower (Types of Baths)

Answer 9

• requires minimal assistance

- for ambulatory patients

Question 10

Therapeutic Baths

Answer 10

• medication may be placed in water
• ordered by physician
• lasts for 20 - 30 minutes
• 37.7 to 46 degrees Celsius (40.5 for adults)

Question 11

Purpose of therapeutic baths

Answer 11

• soothes irritated skin ares
• treat areas with bed sores
• helps relax a restless person
• serves as exercise

Question 12

Bathing Warm Water Tub Bath (types of therapeutic bath)

Answer 12

• reduces muscle tension

- 104.6 Fahrenheit or 40.3 Celsius

Question 13

Hot Water Tub Bath (types of therapeutic baths)

Answer 13

• relieves muscles soreness and muscle spasms
• 113 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, 45 to 46 degrees Celsius
• observe s/s of dizziness / fainting

Question 14

Cool Water Tub Bath (types of therapeutic baths)

Answer 14

• relieves tension and lowers body temperature
• not recommended for infants
• tepid, not cold, 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius

Question 15

Hot Sitz Bath (types of therapeutic baths)

Answer 15

• decreases inflammation of perineal and anal area of patients who have undergone surgery
• lasts for 10 - 15 minutes
• 98 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, or 36.6 to 38.9 degrees Celsius

Question 16

Tepid Sponge Bath (types of therapeutic baths)

Answer 16

reduces elevated temp

Question 17

Decubitus Ulcer / Bed Sore

Answer 17

• area of cellular necrosis caused by lack of blood circulation

Question 18

Common areas of bed sores

Answer 18

• sacral area
• above scapula (back)
• heel

Question 19

Signs of Pressure Sores

Answer 19

• blanching of skin / ischemia (restricted blood flow)
• hyperemia (increased blood flow)
• tissue necrosis
• breaks in the skin

Question 20

Nursing Knowledge Base on Bed Bath

Answer 20

• use communication skills to promote therapeutic relationship
• assess the following:
  1. emotional status
  2. health promotion practices
  3. health care education needs

Question 21

Scientific Knowledge Base on Bed Bath

Answer 21

• ill patients require assistance with personal hygiene

- good hygiene techniques promote normal structure and function of tissues