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What is the main benefit of maintaining personal hygiene?
What is the main benefit of maintaining personal hygiene?
Which factor does NOT influence a person's hygiene practices?
Which factor does NOT influence a person's hygiene practices?
What type of care should be performed when a confused client appears distressed during bathing?
What type of care should be performed when a confused client appears distressed during bathing?
Before shaving a patient with a disposable razor, the nurse should prioritize which action?
Before shaving a patient with a disposable razor, the nurse should prioritize which action?
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Which patient is appropriate for delegating morning care to a nursing assistant?
Which patient is appropriate for delegating morning care to a nursing assistant?
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When exiting a patient room, which action is essential for the nurse to ensure?
When exiting a patient room, which action is essential for the nurse to ensure?
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Which type of bath is executed with minimal assistance and is primarily performed by the client?
Which type of bath is executed with minimal assistance and is primarily performed by the client?
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What is an important aspect of skin care during personal hygiene routines?
What is an important aspect of skin care during personal hygiene routines?
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Study Notes
General Hygiene Concepts
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Personal grooming and cleanliness activities that encourage self-care
- Hygiene Maintenance promotes comfort, improves self-image, and decreases infection and disease
Factors Influencing Hygiene
- Personal Preference
- Culture
- Economic Status
- Developmental Level
- Knowledge Level
- Physical Factors
Nursing Process: Self Care
- Assessment
- Analysis/Nursing Diagnosis (ND)
- Planning Outcomes/Interventions
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Types of Scheduled Care
- Hourly Rounds (Comfort Rounds/Safety Rounds)
- Early Morning Care
- A.M. Care
- P.M. Care
- H.S. Care
Skin Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Main Functions
- Factors Affecting the Skin: Health status and developmental level
Types of Baths
- Assist Bath
- Complete Bath
- Partial Bath
- Towel Bath
- Packaged Bath
- Shower
- Tub Bath
- Therapeutic Bath
Major Areas of Care
- Oral Care: Conscious vs. Unconscious
- Foot Care: Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
- Nail Care: File and clean
- Hair Care: Razors, alopecia (hair loss), dandruff, pediculosis (lice)
- Eye Care: Inward to outward cleaning, glasses
- Ear Care: Hearing aids
- Nose Care: Clear secretions
Shaving Considerations
- Before shaving a patient with a disposable razor, it is important to check if they are on anticoagulants (blood thinners) because of the risk of bleeding.
- The nurse should not delegate morning care to the nursing assistant if the patient is at risk for complications due to their health condition (such as a closed head injury, septic shock, or recent surgery).
Leaving the Patient Room
- Bed position should be comfortable for patient care.
- Call light should be within reach.
- Food tray should not be left behind for snacking.
- Curtains can be closed for privacy but should be left open if the patient wants some light.
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This quiz examines essential hygiene concepts relevant to nursing practices. Topics include activities of daily living, factors influencing hygiene, and various types of scheduled care. Understanding skin care and nursing processes enhances patient outcomes and promotes self-care.
