Vocab
Inflammation of the gums
What is Gingivitis?
What is the first thing washed when giving a complete bed bath?
What is eyes?
What does mouth care consist of?
What is Brushing the teeth, tongue, gums; flossing teeth; caring for lips; and caring for dentures
Small sticks made of wood to help clean under the nails
What is Orangewood Stick?
How should dentures be stored after they are cleaned if the resident does not want to wear them?
What is In a denture cup filled with cool water?
Lacking teeth; toothless
What is Edentulous?
When giving a bath the water temperature should be no higher than...
What is 105 degrees Fahrenheit?
How does plaque accumulate?
What is food and bacteria?
What parts of your body can have lice infestation?
What is the head, underarms, and pubic area?
At a minimum, how often should mouth care be performed?
What is two times a day?
Gum disease
What is Periodontitis?
What is the bath called when the water moves around the tub to help clean the body, stimulate circulation, and promote wound healing?
What is Whirlpool Bath?
List 3 observations to report to the nurse when providing mouth care
What is:
Dry, cracked, chapped, or bleeding lips; Cold sores, Raised Areas; Swollen red or bleeding gums; Chipped or decayed teeth; Canker sores; White spots; Pus; etc.
When dressing residents what side of the body is dressed first?
What is the Weaker Side?
Which serious skin wound can NAs help prevent by observing residents' skin closely?
What is Pressure Ulcers?
Bad breath
What is Halitosis?
Type of bath where you wash the face, underarms, hands, and perineal area
What is a Partial Bath?
A type of dental appliances that replaces missing teeth
What is a bridge?
Which razor is the safest to use on a resident
Electric razor or Disposable razor
What is Electric Razor?
Under what circumstances should an electric razor not be used?
What is if near water, any water source, or where oxygen is in use?
Infestation of lice
What is pediculosis?
List the order in which body parts are washed during bathing
What is Eyes, Face, Ears, Neck, Arms, Axillae, Hands, Chest, Abdomen, Legs, Feet, Back, Perineal area, and buttocks
True or False
You don't need to explain the procedure when providing mouth care to an unconscious resident
What is False?
What is Dandruff caused from?
What is stress, Excessive sweating, A fungus, Hormonal changes, the Climate, Some types of dermatitis
What are two benefits of back rubs?
What is help relax muscles and improve circulation?