Bathing
What is one of the four basic types of baths?
Shower, tub bath, partial bath, and complete bed bath
What are the 3 types of razors?
Electric, safety, and disposable razors
What is gingivitis?
An inflammation of the gums
True or False: Residents should be allowed to choose their own hairstyles
True
True or False: An NA should not refer to a resident's weaker side as the "bad side"
True; the NA should call it the weaker, affected, or the involved side
What is the general rule when bathing a resident?
Clean from clean to dirty
What is the safest and easiest type of razor to use?
Electric razors
What is halitosis?
Bad breath
What is dandruff?
A skin condition in which dry, white flakes appear on the scalp and hair
How can an NA promote independence when dressing a resident?
By letting the resident choose which clothing they want to wear
What do you wash first when bathing a resident?
Eyes
In what direction do you shave?
Toward the direction of hair growth
What is the best way to prevent aspiration while giving mouth care to an unconscious resident?
Use as little liquid as possible
True or False: NAs are allowed to cut a resident's hair
False; NAs are not allowed to cut a resident's hair even if they request it
How should an NA move a resident's body?
Gently and naturally while avoiding force and overextending limbs and joints
What is a critical error for female perineal care?
Not using a clean portion of the washcloth with every wipe and cleaning toward the urethra
True or False: NAs must never wear gloves when shaving a resident
False; they must always wear gloves when shaving a resident
What does edentulous mean?
Lacking teeth or toothless
What is pediculous?
An infestation of lice
What does the acronym POW stand for?
Put On Weak; dress the resident's weaker side first
A whirlpool bath can cause a person to feel:
Dizzy, confused, or faint
What type of razor may residents who are taking anticoagulants be told to use?
An electric razor
What do you call crusts that develop on the lips, gums, and teeth?
Sordes
What can cause dandruff?
True or False: If you notice the IV bag is dripping while you're dressing a resident, you should report it to the nurse immediately
False; if the IV bag is not dripping while you're dressing a resident, you should report it to the nurse immediately