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Chapter 13 vocab
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care and Home Care, 4th Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hygiene | practices that keep bodies clean and healthy. |
| grooming | practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair. |
| activities of daily living (ADLs) | personal daily care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and nails, eating, drinking, walking, transferring, and elimination. |
| perineal care | care of the genital and anal area. |
| pressure points | areas of the body that bear much of the body weight. |
| bony prominences | areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin. |
| pressure injuries | injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration and shearing; also called pressure ulcers, pressure sores, bed sores, or decubitus ulcers. |
| foot drop | a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes difficulty with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally. |
| orthotic device | a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called orthosis. |
| orthosis | a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called orthotic device. |
| partial bath | a bath given on days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done; includes washing the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. |
| axillae | underarms. |
| perineum | the genital and anal area. |
| additive | a substance added to another substance that changes its effect. |
| groin | the area from the pubis (area around the penis and scrotum) to the upper thighs. |
| shower chair | a sturdy chair designed to be placed in a bathtub or shower to help a person who is weak be able to bathe in the tub or shower, rather than in bed. |
| safety razor | a type of razor that has a sharp blade with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts; requires the use of shaving cream or soap. |
| disposable razor | a type of razor that is discarded in a biohazard container after one use; requires the use of shaving cream or soap. |
| electric razor | a type of razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream. |
| pediculosis | an infestation of lice. |
| dandruff | an excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. |
| affected side | a weakened side of the body due to a stroke or injury; also called involved side. |
| involved side | a weakened side of the body due to a stroke or injury; also called affected side. |
| oral care | care of the mouth, teeth, and gums. |
| dental floss | a special kind of string used to clean between teeth. |
| halitosis | bad breath. |
| dentulous | having no teeth. |
| aspiration | the inhalation of food, drink, or foreign material into the lungs. |
| dentures | artificial teeth. |
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