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Regular grooming helps keep a person clean and healthy.
Regular grooming helps keep a person clean and healthy.
True (A)
The nursing assistant will make all the decisions about how to groom a resident.
The nursing assistant will make all the decisions about how to groom a resident.
False (B)
All residents will be bathed in the morning after they wake up.
All residents will be bathed in the morning after they wake up.
False (B)
The nursing assistant should insist that residents brush their teeth before eating breakfast.
The nursing assistant should insist that residents brush their teeth before eating breakfast.
Grooming is the term to describe practices to keep the body clean, while hygiene includes practices like fingernail, foot, and hair care.
Grooming is the term to describe practices to keep the body clean, while hygiene includes practices like fingernail, foot, and hair care.
Helping residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs) is outside of a nursing assistant's scope of practice.
Helping residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs) is outside of a nursing assistant's scope of practice.
The nursing assistant should perform as much personal care as possible for the resident so that the resident does not become frustrated.
The nursing assistant should perform as much personal care as possible for the resident so that the resident does not become frustrated.
Residents may be embarrassed by having someone else provide personal care.
Residents may be embarrassed by having someone else provide personal care.
Residents have the right to choose what they want to wear, including jewelry.
Residents have the right to choose what they want to wear, including jewelry.
Residents should be left alone during bathing to promote independence.
Residents should be left alone during bathing to promote independence.
The nursing assistant should let the resident know that he is only allowed to use the toilet for a few minutes.
The nursing assistant should let the resident know that he is only allowed to use the toilet for a few minutes.
The nursing assistant should keep residents covered as much as possible when bathing and dressing them.
The nursing assistant should keep residents covered as much as possible when bathing and dressing them.
What opportunity does bathing a resident give the nursing assistant?
What opportunity does bathing a resident give the nursing assistant?
Which one of the following parts of the body should be washed every day?
Which one of the following parts of the body should be washed every day?
When is a partial bath performed?
When is a partial bath performed?
To shampoo hair for a resident on a stretcher, the nursing assistant should:
To shampoo hair for a resident on a stretcher, the nursing assistant should:
What kind of equipment is used to help a resident into a whirlpool bath?
What kind of equipment is used to help a resident into a whirlpool bath?
It is inappropriate for a nursing assistant to give a resident a back rub.
It is inappropriate for a nursing assistant to give a resident a back rub.
Back rubs help relax muscles and improve circulation.
Back rubs help relax muscles and improve circulation.
Back rubs need to be given to all residents.
Back rubs need to be given to all residents.
The position that is most comfortable for elderly people is lying on their stomachs (prone).
The position that is most comfortable for elderly people is lying on their stomachs (prone).
Red areas over bony parts of the body should be massaged using long, smooth strokes.
Red areas over bony parts of the body should be massaged using long, smooth strokes.
What does 'edentulous' mean?
What does 'edentulous' mean?
What is 'gingivitis'?
What is 'gingivitis'?
What is 'halitosis'?
What is 'halitosis'?
What is 'plaque'?
What is 'plaque'?
What is 'tartar'?
What is 'tartar'?
Why does oral care need to be done frequently for residents who are unconscious?
Why does oral care need to be done frequently for residents who are unconscious?
What is 'aspiration'?
What is 'aspiration'?
One way to prevent aspiration is to:
One way to prevent aspiration is to:
Residents who are unconscious may still be able to:
Residents who are unconscious may still be able to:
Which of the following statements is true of performing eye care for an unconscious resident?
Which of the following statements is true of performing eye care for an unconscious resident?
Appearance has very little to do with how people feel about themselves.
Appearance has very little to do with how people feel about themselves.
A nursing assistant must always wear gloves when shaving residents.
A nursing assistant must always wear gloves when shaving residents.
All residents must be shaved.
All residents must be shaved.
Disposable shaving products should be discarded in the biohazard container for sharps.
Disposable shaving products should be discarded in the biohazard container for sharps.
A safety razor is the safest and easiest razor to use.
A safety razor is the safest and easiest razor to use.
Fingernails can collect and harbor microorganisms.
Fingernails can collect and harbor microorganisms.
A nursing assistant should trim a resident's hair when it is too long or if it becomes matted.
A nursing assistant should trim a resident's hair when it is too long or if it becomes matted.
Hair typically thins as a person ages.
Hair typically thins as a person ages.
A nursing assistant should style a resident's hair like a little kid's hair is styled, for example, she should put it in two high ponytails.
A nursing assistant should style a resident's hair like a little kid's hair is styled, for example, she should put it in two high ponytails.
Lice do not typically spread very quickly.
Lice do not typically spread very quickly.
Most residents who have roommates will share their combs and brushes with each other.
Most residents who have roommates will share their combs and brushes with each other.
If a resident has one side of the body that is weaker than the other, the nursing assistant should refer to that side as the involved side.
If a resident has one side of the body that is weaker than the other, the nursing assistant should refer to that side as the involved side.
When dressing a resident who has a weaker side of the body, the nursing assistant should always begin with the stronger side.
When dressing a resident who has a weaker side of the body, the nursing assistant should always begin with the stronger side.
To promote comfort and better sleep, residents should wear pajamas all day long.
To promote comfort and better sleep, residents should wear pajamas all day long.
Bras that fasten in the back are easier for female residents to manage by themselves.
Bras that fasten in the back are easier for female residents to manage by themselves.
When helping a resident undress, the nursing assistant should begin with the stronger side.
When helping a resident undress, the nursing assistant should begin with the stronger side.
Flashcards
Regular Grooming
Regular Grooming
Essential for cleanliness & health; residents involved in choices.
Individualized Bathing
Individualized Bathing
Bathing schedules vary by resident; not all in the morning.
Resident Grooming Choices
Resident Grooming Choices
Residents choose their routines, including dental hygiene timing.
ADLs
ADLs
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Balance Assistance/Independence
Balance Assistance/Independence
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Resident Embarrassment
Resident Embarrassment
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Resident Clothing Rights
Resident Clothing Rights
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Respectful Bathing
Respectful Bathing
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Skin Observation
Skin Observation
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Perineal Care
Perineal Care
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Partial Baths
Partial Baths
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Stretcher Hair Washing
Stretcher Hair Washing
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Chair Lift for Whirlpool
Chair Lift for Whirlpool
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Back Rub Benefits
Back Rub Benefits
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Individualized Back Rubs
Individualized Back Rubs
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Avoid Massaging Red Areas
Avoid Massaging Red Areas
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Edentulous
Edentulous
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Gingivitis
Gingivitis
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Halitosis
Halitosis
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Oral Care of Unconscious Residents
Oral Care of Unconscious Residents
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Aspiration Prevention
Aspiration Prevention
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Unconscious Resident Hearing
Unconscious Resident Hearing
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Study Notes
Personal Care Principles
- Regular grooming is essential for cleanliness and health.
- Nursing assistants do not make all grooming decisions; residents are involved in the process.
- Bathing schedules are individualized; not all residents bathe in the morning.
- Residents should choose their grooming routines, including dental hygiene timing relative to meals.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Assisting residents with ADLs is within the nursing assistant’s role, not outside of it.
- It's crucial to balance assistance and independence; residents may feel frustrated if tasks are completed on their behalf.
- Residents often feel embarrassment about receiving personal care from others.
Residents' Rights and Preferences
- Residents retain the right to select their clothing and jewelry.
- Personal care during bathing should be conducted respectfully, ensuring residents are covered as much as possible.
Importance of Observation During Care
- Bathing presents an opportunity for nursing assistants to observe skin changes and report them promptly.
- Daily hygiene includes washing the perineal area to maintain health.
Types of Baths and Techniques
- Partial baths are conducted on non-bathing days.
- Hair washing for residents on stretchers requires adjusting stretcher height for comfort.
- A chair lift is necessary to aid residents entering whirlpool baths.
Massage and Skin Care
- Back rubs are beneficial for muscle relaxation and circulation improvement.
- Not all residents require back rubs; they should be given as appropriate.
- Red areas over bony body parts should not be massaged, contrary to some practices.
Oral Care and Related Conditions
- Edentulous refers to residents lacking teeth; those with gums inflammation have gingivitis, and bad breath is termed halitosis.
- Plaque is a soft deposit from food and bacteria, while tartar is hardened plaque that can cause gum disease.
- Oral care for unconscious residents is crucial due to dryness from lack of fluids and other factors.
- Aspiration, or inhalation of substances into the lungs, can be prevented by minimizing liquid during oral care.
Care for Unconscious Residents
- Unconscious residents may still have hearing capabilities; care must be taken during procedures like eye care using gloves.
Personal Grooming Practices
- Appearance heavily influences self-esteem in residents.
- Gloves are mandatory for nursing assistants while shaving residents, and disposable products require biohazard disposal.
- Hair care might involve trimming when necessary, though it should be done cautiously; hair thinning is common with aging.
Hygiene and Infection Control
- Fingernails can harbor microorganisms, stressing the importance of regular cleaning.
- Sharing combs and brushes among roommates is not typical; lice spread quickly and require careful management.
Dressing Considerations
- For residents with one weak side, that side is referred to as the "involved side," while dressing should begin with the weaker side for comfort.
- Providing comfortable sleep is not achieved by wearing pajamas all day; proper attire is necessary.
- Bras fastened in the front may be easier for female residents to manage independently.
Final Notes on Care Practices
- Nursing assistants should approach undressing by starting with the stronger side to promote ease and comfort for residents.
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Test your knowledge on personal care concepts from Chapter 12. These flashcards cover essential grooming and hygiene practices tailored for nursing assistants. Determine true or false for various statements related to resident care.
