Daily Hygiene Needs
Daily brushing, combing, styling, shampooing, keeping hair tools clean
Hair care
What angle degree should you hold a toothbrush at?
45 degree angle
How often are residents' shoes and socks changed?
daily
Types of bathing
Partial bath and complete bath
Work from the ____ to _____ area
cleanest, dirtiest
(front to back)
Prevents gum diseases and infections, odors, tooth decay, loss of tooth.
Oral Hygiene
Which denture gets removed first?
Lower denture
How are nails supposed to be kept?
Short, clean, and free of rough edges
What removes sweat, dirt, and microorganisms, and stimulates circulation?
Bathing
What direction do you shave in?
Direction that the hair grows
Promotes physical comfort and psychological well-being for men.
Shaving
Oral hygiene is provided before _____, after _____, at ____, and other times as requested.
breakfast, meals, bedtime
Used to smooth rough edges
Emery board
A disease caused by pulling hair too tight.
Traction Alopecia
Tiny bumps that develop after shaving
Razor bumps
Use warm lotion rub for 3-5 minutes a combination of long smooth strokes and short circular strokes can be used.
Back care/Back rub
Residents on _____ get oral hygiene provided more frequently.
Oxygen
Where should lotion be applied on the feet?
Top and bottom
How should you handle hair?
Section hair and gently brush one area at a time.
What does perineal care prevent?
Infection and Odors
Preventing infection, injury, and odors, must be cautious with diabetic residents.
Nail Care
Mouthcare Products used for unconscious residents
swabs, toothettes, petroleum jelly, or olive oil.
Foot injuries can lead to _____ and _______
gangrene, amputation
What refreshes residents, improves morale, stimulates circulation, and distributes natural oils evenly?
Brushing hair
What kind of razor provides the greatest safety
Electric Razor