Urinary Elimination
The kidneys form this liquid by filtering waste and excess water from the blood.
What is urine?
What is the skin’s main function?
It protects against disease and infection.
Why is mouth care especially important for sick clients?
It prevents infections and keeps the mouth healthy.
What can poor nail care lead to?
Infection, injury, or discoloration.
What do tears do for the eyes?
They clean, protect, and lubricate the eyes.
The normal daily urine output for an average adult ranges between these two amounts.
What is 500 to 2,400 mL per day?
Why is checking under skin folds important?
o look for redness or signs of infection.
When should teeth be brushed?
After meals and before bed.
What should be used to soften cuticles or dry skin?
Lotion or mild soap.
How should the eyes be cleaned?
Wipe from the inner corner to the outer corner with a moist cotton ball.
The urge to urinate begins when the bladder holds about this much urine.
What is 250 mL?
What are two benefits of good skin care?
Removes dirt/oil and keeps the skin intact.
What does flossing help prevent?
Gum disease and tooth decay.
Why is foot care especially important for diabetic clients?
They have poor circulation and are at higher risk for infection.
Who removes earwax if it’s excessive?
Specially trained professionals.
This condition occurs when too much fluid collects in the tissues, causing swelling.
What is edema?
What are pediculosis and scabies?
Pediculosis = lice; Scabies = mites under the skin.
How is mouth care different for denture wearers?
Dentures should be brushed, rinsed, and soaked daily.
What does oral care every hour prevent for unresponsive clients?
Dryness, choking, and aspiration.
What are two rules for caring for hearing aids?
Clean the earpiece daily and keep extra batteries.
Name two normal characteristics of healthy urine.
What are light yellow color and clear or transparent clarity? (Accept: mild odor, pH slightly alkaline, specific gravity 1.010–1.025)
How are lice and scabies treated?
With medicated shampoo or soap (similar treatments).
Explain what “prevent aspiration” means in mouth care.
Preventing liquid from going into the lungs when the client can’t swallow or spit.
Why should toenail care often be done by trained staff?
To prevent injury or infection, especially for high-risk clients.
Why should you turn off the hearing aid when not in use?
To save battery and avoid feedback or damage.