Hygiene

Question 1

what are the 5 physical benefits of bathing?

Answer 1

1. remove bacteria
2. allow thorough skin assessment
3. increase circulation
4. maintain muscle tone
5. maintain joint mobility

Question 2

what are psychological benefits of bathing?

Answer 2

1. promote comfort
2. promots well being
3. promote relaxation
4. rapport with nurse

Question 3

This bath cleanses, soothes, and reduces inflammation of perineal area (pot partum, vaginal/rectal surgery, hemorrhoids, fissures)

Answer 3

sitz bath

Question 4

this bath relieves muscle spasms and soreness by total immersion

Answer 4

hot water bath

Question 5

this is a general bth for cleansing, promoting relaxation and relieving tension

Answer 5

warm water bath

Question 6

this bath relieves muscle tension and decreases body temp in febrile patients

Answer 6

cool water bath

Question 7

this bath softens and loosens secretions during dressing changes or reduces pain/swelling/itching/inflamed skin

Answer 7

soaks

Question 8

6 factors ffecting self care

Answer 8

1. environment
2. motivation/mental health, cognitive abilities
3. energy
4. acute illness/surgery
5. pain
6. neuromuscular function and sensory deficits

Question 9

what are indicators of problems with self care?

Answer 9

dry scaly excoriated skin, oily unwashed hair, dirty or broken nails, clothes that are inappropriate for weather

Question 10

Patient is independent in self care activities is level…

Answer 10

0

Question 11

patient uses equipment or devices to perform self care independently is level…

Answer 11

1

Question 12

patient requires assistance or supervision from another to complete self-care

Answer 12

2

Question 13

patient requires assistance/supervision fro another AND assistive devices to complete self care

Answer 13

3

Question 14

patient is completely dependent on another to perform self care activities

Answer 14

4

Question 15

what does a cold and dusky foot indicate? why significant?

Answer 15

poor circulation

• decreased healing, sensation
• increase fall risk, infection risk

Question 16

flattened thickening of the epidermis often on bottom or side of foot over bony prominence

Answer 16

callus

Question 17

cone shaped lesion (thickening of epidermis) usually over the 4th or 5th toe over joint

Answer 17

corn

Question 18

regular or irregular flattened by pressure, surrounded by cornified epithelium, often painful

Answer 18

plantar warts

Question 19

inflammation and thickening of bursa of the great toe joint, enhlrgement of joint and displacement of toe

Answer 19

bunion

Question 20

redness, scaling, and cracking of the skin between toes

Answer 20

tinea pedic (athletes foot)

Question 21

inflammation, swelling, tissues pain at edge of toenails

Answer 21

ingrown nail

Question 22

excessive foul odoer of the feet

Answer 22

foot odor

Question 23

_____ attach their eggs/ nits to the hair

Answer 23

lice

Question 24

what is treatment for lice in hair?

Answer 24

pyrethrin or permethrin shampoo every 9-10 days

-comb out nits

Question 25

what treatment is needed for clothing?

Answer 25

temp exteremes for at least 5 minutes- hot water and air cycles

Question 26

contraindications for straight razor shaving?

Answer 26

blood thinners or bleeding disorders

Question 27

when cleaning dentures be sure to....

Answer 27

place in denture cup with name on label

Question 28

avoid using what in ears?

Answer 28

q tip, bobby pins, toothpick

Question 29

is infcetion in eyes clean....

Answer 29

eyes with seperate wash clothes

Question 30

how do you clean mouth of unconscious person?

Answer 30

soft bristled toothbrush is used to clean the interior parth of teeth and mouth -yaukner to suction out water/toothpaste

Question 31

what is patient has difficulty chewing and swallowing?

Answer 31

-dont give any more food until speech therapy comes to do swallow study

Question 32

how often to empty condom cath or urinary catheter

Answer 32

once per shift or when full

Question 33

this discipline helps with motor function and strength

Answer 33

PT

Question 34

this discipline helps with ADLS

Answer 34

OT

Question 35

this discipline finds placement outside of home and resources for those at home

Answer 35

social worker

Question 36

assesses home environment for self care

Answer 36

home health nurse

Question 37

directs medical care and rehab in a program

Answer 37

rehabilitation physician