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hygiene
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Principles included in hygiene | body mechanics, comfort,safety, respect, organizational skills |
| Wate are the purposes of hygiene | improved skin integrity, circulation, ROM, relaxation, self image, relaxation, teaching, socialization |
| Physical assessments to perform during hygiene care | skin integrity, feet and hands, hair, ears, nose, oral cavity, perineal area |
| Physical assessments to perform during hygiene care | skin integrity, feet and hands, hair, ears, nose, oral cavity, perineal area |
| geriatric considerations with hygiene care | changes in skin integrity, incontinence, limited mobility, altered cognition |
| What are the important factors in hair care | brushing hair distributes oils, use wide tooth comb, start at bottom of hair s |
| What are the important factors in hair care | brushing hair distributes oils, use wide tooth comb, start at bottom of hair shaft when combing knotted hair |
| What to remember with nail care | never cut toe nails - contact doctor, clean under finger nails, |
| Denture care | place towel in skink to prevent breaking when cleaning, use cool water to wash, use soft tooth brush, store in cold water |
| Dependent oral care | side lying position, use moist toothette, may need suction to prevent aspiration |
| Female foley care | clean aroun d meatus first,then clean labia, clean from perineum to anus |