Chapter 20: Terms
Define periodontal care
Build up of tartar forcing tooth put of gums, causing bleeding
Do not use powder near or on a person with_____ disorders
Respiratory
Define alopecia?
Hair loss
What is another term for a "safety razor"?
Blade razor
When giving oral hygiene, you need to wear
Gloves
Morning Care?
Care given after breakfast
What is the water temperature for a tub bath?
105 degrees
Define hirsutism?
Excessive body hair
Always remove clothing from the _____ arm first. Put clothes on the ____ arm first.
Strong, weak
Disposable razors are discarded where?
into the sharps container
Whats diaphoresis?
Excessive sweating
Name 2 ways to position a resident to receive a back massage
-Prone
- Side-lying position
Define dandruff
Excessive dry white flakes from scalp
When do you not use safety razors?
List 2
Healing problems
Anticoagulant
Dementia
True or false, nursing assistants do not cut fingernails
False: cut toenails
Early morning care?
Routine care given before breakfast
What parts are washed during a partial bath?
Give me at least 4 areas
Face, hands, armpits, back, buttocks, perineal area
Whats pediculosis corporis
Infestation of body with lice
List 4 instances when nursing assistants would NOT cut or trim toenails
Diabetes
Drugs for blood clotting
Poor circulation
Thick nails
List at least 3 supplies needed when performing denture care.
Toothpaste, toothbrush, Water cup with cool water, denture cleaning agent
Tartar?
Harden plaque
You give a patient oral hygiene during the morning care, what observations do you report and record?
Name at least 5
cracked lips (swollen too)
Redness, swelling, bleeding
oral sores/lesions
loose teeth
poor fitting dentures
What is pediculosis
Infestation with wingless insects
When do you not use an electric razor
If oxygen is in use
List 4 ADL's you would assist the person with to maintain adequate hygiene and grooming.
Dental care, hair care, nail care, bathing