Describe the factors that influence personal hygiene practices. Comfort, self image, decrease in infection/disease.
When is a great time to assess the pt/ pt skin? during a bath
What factors affect personal hygiene? : cultures : socioeconomic class : spiritual practices : developmental levels : h...
Nur 311 Exam 2 Test Questions and
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Describe the factors that influence personal hygiene practices. ✅Comfort, self image,
decrease in infection/disease.
When is a great time to assess the pt/ pt skin? ✅during a bath
What factors affect personal hygiene? ✅: cultures
: socioeconomic class
: spiritual practices
: developmental levels
: health state
: personal preferences
What are interventions that you can do to assist with personal hygiene to pts who are
affected? ✅: include rest periods, segments
:modified plan
: evaluate pts responses
When caring for an older pt, what do you look for during a skin assessment?
✅:wrinkling skin
: dryness
: balding
: skin pigmentation
: moles
: nails brittle/ yellow
: bruising
What are mouth care interventions that can be done? ✅:floss/ brush 2x a day
:dentures rinse 2x a day
: avoid mouth wash with alcohol
:moisture on lips
What do you use for mouth care on a pt on a vent? ✅: chlornexidine gluconate, every
2 hours
, What can gum disease lead/ be an indication of? ✅heart disease
What do you assess in the oral cavity? ✅:lips
: buccal mucosa (lining in the cheek)
: color and surface of gums
: teeth
: tongue
: hard/soft palates
:oropharynx
What are some bathing interventions? ✅: moisturize the skin
: use shower instead of bath
: use bar/ non skid mats
: avoid soap; use PH balanced skin cleanser
: only bathe every other day
What to consider when assessing the skin? ✅: color
: cleanliness
: temp
: turgor (how the skin bounces back/ dehydration)
:moisture
: sensation
: lesions/ wounds/ bruising
What should you do before shaving a patient? ✅see if they are on blood thinners
(anticoagulant)
What are the purposes for bathing? ✅: cleaning of the skin
: helps relax patient
: musculoskeletal exercise
: stimulates respirations
: strengthens nurse- pt relationship
: helps with sensory input
What are the three different types of baths? ✅: assist bath= bathe areas hard to reach
: partial bath= bathe only the areas necessary, including perineal
: complete bath (total)= pt unable to assist
How does head lice move? ✅the crawl, not fly
How does head lice spread? ✅: head-to-head contact
: spread by clothing, combs, brushes is uncommon
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