Chapter 12- Nursing Aid
Partial bath, shower, tub bath, complete bath
4 baths
Denture cup
A labeled one of these may be used to store dentures
Additive
A substance added to another substance changing its affect
Plaque
A substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria
Bridge
A type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth
Shower
Able to stand during shower
Tub bath
Able to transfer into and out of tub
Pediculosis
An infestation of lice
Denture
Another word for artificial teeth
Dentures
Artificial teeth
Halitosis
Bad breath
Partial bath
Bath that includes washing the face, underarms, hands, and perineal area
Crack
Dentures that are left uncovered can warp, dry out, or do this
Dandruff
Excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp
Tartar
Hard deposits on the teeth that are filled with bacteria and may cause gum disease and loose teeth
Tartar
Hard deposits on the teeth that are filled with bacteria, may cause gum disease and loose teeth if not removed
Nurse or doctor then the resident
How is the decision made about what kind of bath a resident will receive?
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums
Edentulous
Lacking teeth
Endentulous
Lacking teeth, toothless
Gloves
Must be worn by the nursing assistant when cleaning dentures
Use as little liquid as possible during oral care
One way to prevent aspiration is
1. Eyes 2. Face 3. Ears 4. Neck 5. Arms, axillae, and hands 6. Chest and abdomen 7. Legs and feet 8. Back 9. Perineal area 10. Buttocks
Order which the body should be bathed
Grooming
Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair
Hygiene
Practices to keep the body clean
Hear
Residents who are unconscious may still be able to
Wash from clean to dirtiest
State the general rule of the order of parts for bathing
Plaque
Substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria
Edema
Swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid
Moderate
Temperature of the water in which dentures must be stored so that they do not dry out and warp
Hot
Temperature of water that can warp dentures
False
The nursing assistant should insist that resident's brush their teeth before eating breakfast
Bring the stretcher to the sink, and adjust the height of the stretcher
To shampoo hair for a resident on a stretcher, the nursing assistant should
True
True/False: A safety razor is the safest and easiest razor for use
False
True/False: All residents need to be shaved
False
True/False: All residents will be bathed in the morning after they wake up
True
True/False: Back rubs help relax muscles and improve circulation
False
True/False: Back rubs need to be given to all residents
False
True/False: Grooming is the term to describe practices to keep the body clean, while hygiene includes practices like fingernail, foot, and hair care
False
True/False: Helping residents with their activities of daily living (ADLs) is outside of a nursing assistants scope of practice
False
True/False: It is inappropriate for nursing assistants to give a resident a back rub
True
True/False: Red areas over bony parts of the body should be massaged using long, smooth strokes
True
True/False: Regular grooming helps keep a person clean and healthy
True
True/False: Residents have the right to choose what they want to wear, including jewelry
True
True/False: Residents may be embarrassed by having someone else provide personal care
False
True/False: Residents should be left alone during bathing to promote independence
True
True/False: The nursing assistant must always wear gloves when shaving the residents
True
True/False: The nursing assistant should keep resident's covered as much as possible when bathing and dressing them
False
True/False: The nursing assistant should let the resident know that he is only allowed to use the toilet for a few minutes
True
True/False: The nursing assistant should perform as much personal care as possible for the resident so that the resident does not become frustrated
False
True/False: The nursing assistant will make all the decisions about how to groom a resident.
True
True/False: The position that is most comfortable for elderly people is lying on their stomachs (prone)
False
True/False: appearance has very little to do with how people feel about themselves
Complete bed bath
Unable to get out of bed
Partial bath
Unable to get up and take a shower or tub bath
Axilla
Underarm or armpit area
Inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs
What is aspiration?
The nursing assistant should use gloves when bathing the eye
What is true of performing eye care for an unconscious resident?
Chair lift
What kind of equipment is used to help a resident into a whirlpool bath
It allows the nursing assistant to observe the skin and report changes
What opportunity does bathing a resident give the nursing assistant?
Eat
When a person's dentures break, he can no longer do this
On days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done
When is a partial bath performed?
the mouth becomes dry due to a lack of fluids, breathing through the mouth, and oxygen therapy
Why does oral care need to be done frequently for residents who are unconscious?
Reduces risk of transferring microorganisms from a dirty area to a clean area of the body
Why is it important to follow a specific order when bathing a person?
