NUR 215 Exam 2 Study Guide - Hygiene

Work with patient to provide hygiene appropriate to the patient’s mobility. What should you do if the patient is immobile?

• Give bed bath and wash hair with rinse-free shampoo cap.

• Encourage the patient to walk to the shower independently.

• Ask the patient to wash themselves in the sink.

• Only provide oral hygiene and skip bathing.

Give patient choices to promote dignity and consider patient’s preferences. For example, ________ or requesting same-sex UAP/nurse.

• showering every other day

• skipping all meals

• refusing all medications

• avoiding all visitors

Denture care: What should you use to cleanse dentures?

• Warm water and toothpaste or denture cleaner.

• Hot water and regular soap.

• Bleach and abrasive scrubbers.

• Cold water and dishwashing liquid.

Denture care: When should dentures be removed?

• Before bedtime.

• After breakfast.

• Before lunch.

• In the morning.

Keeping skin dry helps to prevent what?

• Skin breakdown.

• Sunburn.

• Allergies.

• Muscle cramps.

Odor in skin folds may indicate what?

• Moisture/fungus.

• Dehydration.

• Sunburn.

• Allergic reaction.

Obese patients are at higher risk for skin breakdown due to what?

• Folds.

• Increased hydration.

• Improved circulation.

• Lower body temperature.

Health promotion: How often should dental visits occur?

• Twice per year.

• Once every five years.

• Only when there is pain.

• Every month.

What should you do first before shaving a patient?

• Use warm, damp towel on skin first.

• Apply shaving cream directly to dry skin.

• Begin shaving without any preparation.

• Use cold water to rinse the skin first.

What should you avoid if the patient has a bleeding disorder?

• Razors.

• Soft toothbrushes.

• Loose clothing.

• Mild soap.