NURS 221 Test 1 Review by Latasha_3 Exam Study Guide
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NURS 221 Test 1 Review by Latasha_3
Exam Study Guide
Why is hygiene important? - Answer️️ -It is necessary for comfort, safety, ad well-
being
What should you consider when giving a patient a bed bath? - Answer️️ -normal
grooming routines, culture, and individualize care
Therapeutic b...
When is a back rub usually given? - Answer✔️✔️-After the patient's bath
The goal is to promote relaxation and relieve muscle tension
Effleurage- long, slow, gliding strokes of a masage
Perineal care - Answer✔️✔️-must be performed at least once a day and maybe more if
the patient has a urinary catheter
What patient population in need of perineal care are at a great risk for infection? -
Answer✔️✔️-uncircumcised males, patients who have indwelling urinary catheters, those
who are recovering from rectal/genitla surgery, and childbirth
T/F: CHG is safe to use on the perineum for cleansing - Answer✔️✔️-True
What might cause changes in the oral cavity? - Answer✔️✔️-Xerostomia-dry mouth
Gingivitis-inflammation of the gums
Dental caries-tooth decay
Why is oral hygiene important? - Answer✔️✔️-It helps to prevent and control plaque-
associate oral diseases
What can impair salivary secretion? - Answer✔️✔️-Medications
Exposure to radiation
Mouth breathing
Brushing - Answer✔️✔️-Educate your patients not to share toothbrushes, change their
toothbrush every 3 months or following a cold, not to use mouthwash under the age of 6
to reduce the risk of shallowing it
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