CNA CH 13 PERSONAL CARE SKILLS VOACABULARY

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hygiene

Back

practices that keep bodies clean and healthy.

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grooming

Back

practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair.

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activities of daily living (ADLs)

Back

personal daily care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, caring for teeth and nails, eating, drinking, walking, transferring, and elimination.

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perineal care

Back

care of the genital and anal area.

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pressure points

Back

areas of the body that bear much of the body weight.

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bony prominences

Back

areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin.

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pressure injuries

Back

injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration and shearing; also called pressure ulcers, pressure sores, bed sores, or decubitus ulcers.

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foot drop

Back

a weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes difficulty with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally.

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orthotic device

Back

a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called orthosis.

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orthosis

Back

a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called orthotic device.