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PSW Unit 30 Personal Hygiene Latest
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afternoon care ✔✔routine care that occurs between lunch and the evening meal in a facility
AM care ✔✔routine care given in a facility before lunch; it sometimes occurs before breakfast (early morning care, morning care)
biofilm ✔✔a thin film that sticks to the teeth; it contains saliva, microbes, and other substances
HS care ✔✔routine care given in a facility at the bedtime (HS; hours of sleep; also known as evening care or PM care)
oral hygiene ✔✔measures performed to keep the mouth and teeth clean; mouth care
perineal care (pericare) ✔✔cleansing of the genital and anal areas
good hygiene ✔✔keep teeth, skin and mucous membranes intact and health
skin and mucous membranes ✔✔the body's first line of defence against the disease
personal hygiene ✔✔prevents body and breath odours relaxation and increase circulation
factors that complicate hygiene pratise ✔✔perspiration, elimination, vomiting, drainage from wounds or body openings, bed rest, activity
frequency of oral hygiene ✔✔morning, before/after meals, at bedtime
abnormalities of the integumentary system ✔✔bruises/open skin, pale reddened areas, drainage, rashes, colour of skin, lips nails beds and sclera
supporting a client with dementia taking a bath ✔✔speak in a calm manner, not rushing, diverting client's attention, attempt later if necessary
safety measures giving client a bath/shower ✔✔stay within hearing distance, do not leave weak client unattended, place call bell in client's reach, avoid using bath oils, dry room floor and place mate without a slippery surface, check rails, keep soap in dish to prevent slipping
body parts washed in a partial bath ✔✔face, hands, under arms, back, buttocks, perineal area
bath oils ✔✔not recommended for use while bathing clients as they make tub/floor slippery
using the toilet before bathing ✔✔recommended as bathing stimulates urination and possibly prevent incontince during the bath
frequency of perineal care ✔✔this care should be at least once a day
frequency of mouth care for an unconscious client ✔✔the care should be given every 2 hours
changing bathwater during complete bed bath ✔✔after washing chest and abdomen if water is soapy or cool
correct perineal care for a male client ✔✔retract the foreskin of the uncircumcised male, wash the tip of the penis starting at the urethral opening and working outward,clean shaft of penis with firm downward strokes
causes of dry mouth ✔✔smoking, anxiety, mouth breathing, administration of oxygen, low fluid intake
causes of white coating on tongue ✔✔medication or disease
swelling and redness of tongue/mouth ✔✔medication or disease
bad taste in mouth ✔✔illness or disase
43.3C-46.1C ✔✔temperature for bed bath to avoid scalding an unconscious patient's sking
in a container ✔✔where dentures are kept
reasons to floss ✔✔remove food particles that cause plaque/tartar
sensitive/delicate skin ✔✔older and very young clients (infants)
