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Chapter 12
Personal Care & Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axilla | Underarm or Armpit area |
| Bridge | A type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth |
| Dandruff | Excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp |
| Dentures | Artificial teeth |
| Edentulous | Lacking teeth; toothless |
| Gingivitis | An inflammation of the gums |
| Grooming | Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair |
| Halitosis | Bad-smelling breath |
| Hygiene | Methods of keeping the body clean |
| Partial Bath | Bath that includes washing the face, underarms, hands, and perineal care |
| Pediculosis | An infestation of lice |
| Plaque | A substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria |
| Tartar | Hard deposits on the teeth that are filled with bacteria; may cause gum disease and loose teeth if they are not removed |
| I&O | Intake and Output |
| TLC | Tender Loving Care |
| PO | By mouth |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| NKA | No known allergies |
| q.i.d | Four times a day |
| t.i.d. | Three times a day |
| cl. liq | Clear liquuids |
| FF | Force Fluids |
| BID, b.i.d. | Two times a day |
| pc, p.c | After meals |
| ac, a.c. | Before meals |