MOUTH CARE
WHAT HAPPENS IF A RESIDENTS DENTURES BREAK?
HE CAN NO LONGER EAT
Define the terms hygiene and grooming
HYGIENES ARE THE PRACTICES TO KEEP THE BODY CLEAN.
GROOMING PRACTICES LIKE FINGERNAILS, FOOT AND HAIR CARE.
TRUE OR FALSE: AN NA SHOULD ALWAYS CUT THE PATIENTS TOENAILS AND NAILS.
FALSE. SOME FACILITIES DO NOT ALLOW NA'S TO CUT NAILS.
In general, what should the water temperature be for bathing residents?
WATER TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT BE HIGHER THAN 105F.
WHAT AREAS SHOULD AN NA CHECK FOR PRESSURE SORES?
BONY AREAS
WHAT IS ASPIRATION? WHY IS IT DANGEROUS.
INHALATION OF FOOD, FLUID, OR FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO LUNGS. THIS CAN CAUSE PNEUMONIA AND DEATH.
What are 3 ways NA's can help promote resident's dignity when performing personal care?
ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PREFORM SELF CARE.
BE PATIENT
NAS SHOULD BE EMPATHETIC TO THE EMOTIONS RESIDENTS ARE EXPERIENCING
WHAT ARE THE 4 TYPES OF BATHS
PARTIAL BATHS
SHOWERS
TUB BATH
COMPLETE BATH
Why should bath oils, gels, and powders be avoided when bathing a residents?
THE RESIDENT CAN SLIP
WHEN IS A COMPLETE BED BATH BE GIVEN?
WHEN A RESIDENT IS NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF BED TO SHOWER OR BATHE AND REQUIRES A FULL BATH.
WHY DOES MOUTH CARE NEED TO BE DONE FREQUENTLY FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNCONSCIOUS?
THE MOUTH BECOMES DRY DUE TO A LACK OF FLUIDS, BREATHING THROUGH MOUTH AND OXYGEN THERAPY.
Which serious skin wounds can Na's help prevent by observing residents' skin closely?
PRESSURE INJURIES
WHAT IS THE GENERAL RULE FOR THE ORDER OF WASHING BODY PARTS?
WASH FROM CLEANEST TO DIRTIES
WHEN BATHING A RESIDENT, WHICH BODY PART SHOULD BE WASHED FIRST? WHICH SHOULD BE WASHED LAST
FIRST EYES
LAST BUTTOCKS
complete the sentence:
When using disposable razors, soften ____ on the face with a _______ wet cloth.
When using disposable razors, soften hair on the face with a warm wet cloth.
WHAT ARE 2 WAYS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION?
A: USE AS LITTLE LIQUID POSSIBLE DURING MOUTH CARE
B: USE SOAKED IN SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUIDS TO CLEAN MOUTH.
C: TURN UNCONSCIOUS RESIDENT ON THEIR SIDE
ANNA IS UDING A SPECIFIC TOOL TO CLEAN UNDER THE RESIDENTS NAILS. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS TOOL?
AN ORANGE STICK
WHAT PARTS OF THE BODY SHOULD BE WASHED EVERYDAY?
FACE, UNDER ARM, AND PERINEAL AREA,
HOW SHOULD DENTURES BE STORED AFTER THEY ARE CLEANED IF THE RESIDENT DOES NOT WANT TO WEAR THEM?
DENTURES SHOULD BE STORED IN A DENTURE CUP FILLED WITH MODERATE/COOL WATER.
What patients are better suited for showers?
a patient that is able to stand during a shower and is able to safely sit in a shower chair.
WHAT IS THE TERM FOR A SUBSTANCE THAT ACCUMULATES ON THE TEETH FROM FOOD AND BACTERIA?
PLAQUE
WHAT PATIENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE A RAZOR?
A RESIDENTS THAT IS CONFUSED AND DISORIENTED.
WHAT SHOULD THE NA DO WHEN SHAMPOOING THE RESIDENTS HAIRON A STRETCHER?
BRING THE STRETCHER TO TH SINK AND ADJUST THE HEIGHT.
WHEN UNDRESSING THE RESIDENT, ON WHICH SIDE SHOULD AN NA START?
ON THE STRONGER SIDE
We should force a resident to shower even if they don't want to. True or False
False