Lesson 4

Question 1

Advantages of personal hygiene

Answer 1

-psychological well being
-physical well being
-promotes comfort
-improves self-image
-decreases infection & disease

Question 2

Mention the nursing role in personal care

Answer 2

-therapeutic communication
-ensure privacy and convey respect
-client assessment and intervention
-provide assistance with ADLs
-promoting self-care
-delegating

Question 3

Factors that influence hygiene & self care practices

Answer 3

1. Economic status or living environment
2. Developmental level
3. Personal preferences
4. Culture & religion
5. Physical factors/health factors
   Pain, limited mobility, sensory deficits
6. Psychological factors
   Cognitive impnt, emotional disturbances

Question 4

Factors to assess self-care abilities

Answer 4

-obtain health history
-assess client cognitive & physical functioning
-identifying other factors - cultural
-assess sensory disturbance
-determine preferences and practices
-identify client needs/ client at risk for probs

Question 5

Bad breathing

Answer 5

Halitosis

Question 6

What’s responsible for aspiration pneumonia

Answer 6

Dental plaque/ biofilm

Question 7

How to relieve dry mouth

Answer 7

• oral rinse
• oral balance gel
• oral spray
• lipbalm for dry lips

Question 8

Five core values in care

Answer 8

1.dignity
2. Independence
3. Preferences } DlPPS
4. Privacy
5. Safety