Fundamentals: Personal Hygiene Final Exam Review |100% Correct|
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Module
PERSONAL HYGENE
Institution
PERSONAL HYGENE
Fundamentals: Personal Hygiene Final
Exam Review |100% Correct|
assessment of foot and nails *Ans*- color, shape, length, texture of nails - condition of skin around nails and between toes and fingers - swollen, inflamed, callused, lesions,
temperature
assessment on shaving *Ans*skin for ...
Fundamentals: Personal Hygiene Final
Exam Review |100% Correct|
assessment of foot and nails *Ans*✨- color, shape, length, texture of nails
- condition of skin around nails and between toes and fingers - swollen, inflamed, callused, lesions,
temperature
assessment on shaving *Ans*✨skin for elevated moles, warts, rashes, patchy skin lesions, or pustules
assessment while brushing: *Ans*✨- scalp lesions, abrasions
- dandruff
- parasitic infestations
- quality of hair
- appearance
Before you begin bathing it is the nurses role to: *Ans*✨ASSESS YOUR PATIENT:
- activity tolerance for bathing
- comfort level during movement
- cognitive ability
- musculoskeletal function
- presence of shortness of breath
cleansing the skin: *Ans*✨removes perspiration, bacteria, which minimizes skin irritation and reduces
chance of infection
complete bed bath *Ans*✨nurse baths entire body of dependent patient in bed
Ear Care *Ans*✨- usually requires minimal care
- cleanse the external auricle with washcloth when bathing
, - avoid insertion of objects into the ear
Electric razors must... *Ans*✨be used in patients who are at risk for bleeding, confused, or depressed
Eye Care *Ans*✨- wash around the eyes with a warm moist washcloth with warm water - NO SOAP
- clean from the inner canthus to the outer canthus of the eye. pay special attention to the inner canthus
- provide special care for the eyes of unconscious patients
-- may need to tape the eye lids shut if unable to blink and protect own eyes
Eye Care assessment *Ans*✨- abnormal lesions
- discharge
- tearing
- presence of an infection
- use of visual aids (contacts, glasses)
-- ask when patient needs to used these devices
Factors affecting personal hygiene *Ans*✨1. social practices
2. personal preferences
3. body image
4. socioeconomic status
5. health beliefs and motivation
6. cultural variables
foot and nail care are *Ans*✨usually part of the bath
foot nail care *Ans*✨- teach patients and family that nails should be cut straight across
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