Nursing Care: Wound and Skin Care
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Why should the wound be kept clean and dry?

  • To prevent infection (correct)
  • To promote infection
  • To cause abrasions
  • To irritate the skin
  • What should you avoid wearing when providing care to clients?

  • Uniform
  • Rings or jewelry (correct)
  • Gloves
  • Closed shoes
  • How should you move a client across a bed?

  • Push them
  • Lift them (correct)
  • Pull them
  • Drag them
  • What is the consequence of excessive dryness of the skin?

    <p>Flaky and rough skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you prevent dehydration in clients with dry skin?

    <p>Encourage increased fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of bathing?

    <p>To remove accumulated oil and bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be applied to the lips to prevent them from drying out or cracking?

    <p>Petroleum jelly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inflammation of the gums?

    <p>Gingivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the accumulation of foul matter on the gums and teeth?

    <p>Sordes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used when handling and cleaning dentures?

    <p>Gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for bad breath?

    <p>Halitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the visible, hard deposit of plaque and bacteria that forms at the gum lines?

    <p>Tartar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of brushing and flossing the teeth?

    <p>To remove food particles from between and around the teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position should the client be placed in when providing oral care for an unconscious client?

    <p>Side-lying position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for having the teeth checked?

    <p>Every six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to open the mouth of an unconscious client?

    <p>A padded tongue blade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid sweet foods and beverages between meals?

    <p>To prevent tooth decay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a towel beneath the client's chin when providing oral care?

    <p>To absorb saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of massage during hair shampoo?

    <p>To increase blood circulation in the scalp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a Kelly pad during hair shampoo?

    <p>To direct water into the pail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to thoroughly rinse hair after shampooing?

    <p>To prevent soap residue from irritating the scalp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a chronic diffuse scaling of the scalp with pruritus?

    <p>Dandruff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to cover the client's eyes during hair shampoo?

    <p>To keep the eyes from becoming irritated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of brushing and combing hair before shampooing?

    <p>To remove tangles from the hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the separation of the nail from the nail bed?

    <p>Onycholysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of perineal-genital care?

    <p>To promote comfort and prevent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the client be positioned for perineal-genital care?

    <p>Female: dorsal recumbent position; Male: supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended stroke direction for cleansing the perineum in female clients?

    <p>Anterior to posterior (front to back)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to dry the perineum thoroughly after cleansing?

    <p>Moisture supports microbial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the penis be washed and dried in male clients?

    <p>Using firm strokes, from the tip of the glans penis towards the penile shaft</p> Signup and view all the answers

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