for a bed bath, you will need: - ANS-bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and
laundry bag
bathing is an activity that can also provide a chance to observe any skin breakdown
such as - ANS-tenderness, redness, warm in any area of bony prominence
supplies necessary for a bath - ANS-bath towel, washcloth, skin cleanser, gown, body
lotion, powder, and deodorant
for a bed bath the supplies needed - ANS-a bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen,
and laundry bag
a ____________________ can be helpful if a patient becomes fatigued or unsteady -
ANS-shower chair
when bathing patients - ANS-a complete bed bath is not done everyday
how does a patient check the water temperature? - ANS-use back of hand
the bath water should be at for a warm temperature - ANS-37* to 46* C (98.6* to 115* F)
most routine baths are at what temperature? - ANS-40.5* to 43.3* C (105* to 110* F)
for privacy for a bath keep - ANS-the patient's room door closes, pull curtain in a shared
space, and keep the patient's body covered with a bath blanket
a ______________ should be in close reach, especially if patient is alone in the shower
- ANS-call light
during bed baths, keep the bed rail on the _____________ side to ensure the patient
does not roll off the bed. - ANS-opposite
Ensure ____ sites and ___________________ are protected from moisture, which
could lead to infection. - ANS-IV; surgical incisions
, wash the patient from - ANS-cleanest to dirtiest areas to prevent contamination
when washing patient use - ANS-long firm strokes to stimulate circulation
do not rub the skin vigorously with the towel when drying patient, instead - ANS-pat dry
a partial bath consists of cleansing the patient's - ANS-face, neck, hands, back, armpits,
buttocks, and perineal area
perineal - ANS-genital and anal areas
for perineal care was from - ANS-anterior to posterior (front to back)
never raise the drainage bag higher than the - ANS-patient's bladder
lifting the patients drainage bag higher than the patient's bladder can cause -
ANS-contaminated urine to drain back into the bladder, leading to infection
when cleaning a perineal area with a catheter, cleanse the area with - ANS-soap and
water or prescribed microbicidal ointment at the catheter insertion site
catheter care is done - ANS-2x daily
if a patient has a catheter in, ensure that there is enough slack in the catheter tubing
and that the bag is - ANS-secured to the side of the bed; not the bed rail
why should the catheter bag be secured to the side of the bed? - ANS-to prevent the
catheter from being pulled out during repositioning
a sitz bath is how long? - ANS-20-30 minutes
what does a sitz bath do? - ANS-the warm water bathes and soothes the perineal and
anal areas
A sitz bath is useful after - ANS-childbirth, vaginal or rectal surgery, or hemorrhoids
dyshasia - ANS-difficulty swallowing
NPO - ANS-nothing by mouth
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