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B260 Hygiene (1)
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B260 HygieneWhat does hygiene include? - ANS-bathing, oral care, nail and foot care, perineal care, hair
care, shaving
How does hygiene impact health? - ANS-Prevent infections, self esteem / self image, promote
healing, promote comfort, establish trust, connection, care
What kind of factors influence personal hygiene practices? - ANS--Health beliefs and motivation
-Social practices
-Cultural variables
-Physical conditions
-Developmental stage
What are the bathing guidelines? - ANS-1. provide privacy
2. maintain safety
3. maintain warmth
4. promote independence
5. anticipate needs
When are CHG wipes used? - ANS-pre-op, foley, IV to the heart, cannot use on face, genitalia,
wounds, do not dry
When are standard bath wipes used? - ANS-used for face, genitalia, dry afterwards
Why is foot care important? - ANS-prevent infection or prevent pain that can interfere with gait
What are the components of foot care? - ANS-inspect feet daily, pay specific attention to the
area between the toes, cleans the feet with warm water, dry feet thoroughly, apply moisture to
the feet but not in between toes, apply clean socks daily, do not apply heat
Why is foot care important to diabetic patients? - ANS-Due to the increased risk of circulatory
and healing problems, diabetic patients can have an injury or wound to a lower extremity or foot
without realizing it, putting them at high risk for infection.
How do you perform oral care on an unconscious patient? - ANS-1. Have suction ready at
bedside with providing oral care
Position patient on one side
2. Use a padded tongue blade to open the patient's mouth and separate the upper and lower
teeth
3. Never place your hand in the patient's mouth or open with your fingers because oral
stimulation often causes the biting-down reflex and serious injuries can occur
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