Chapter 12

A type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth

Bridge

To shampoo hair for a resident on a stretcher, the nursing assistant should?

Bring the stretcher to the sink and adjust the height of the stretcher

What kind of equipment is used to help a resident into a whirlpool bath?

Chair lift

State the general rule of the order of parts for bathing

Clean to dirty

Five ways that a nursing assistant will assist a resident who can brush his own teeth

Collect and set up supplies Cover the overhead table Raise the head of the bed Provide a clothing protecter or towel for the chest Pour fresh water and mouthwash Help with Cleaning the face and neck Remove the supplies Empty clean and store supplies

Dentures that are left uncovered can warp dry out or do this

Crack

A labeled one of these may be used to store denture

Denture cup

Another word for artificial teeth

Dentures

When a person dentures break he can no longer do this

Eat

Order of bathing

Eyes,face,ears,neck,arms axillae and hands, chest and abdomen, legs and feet, back, perinatal area

A nursing assistant should clip residents toenails regularly to keep the clean

False

A nursing assistant should style a residents hair like a little kids hair is styled; for example she should put it in two high ponytails

False

A nursing assistant should trim a residents hair when is too long or becomes matted

False

A safety razor is the safest and easiest razor to use

False

All residents need to be shaved

False

All residents will be bathed in the morning after they wake up

False

Appearance has very little to do with how people feel about themselves

False

Back rubs need to be given to all residents

False

Bras that fasten In the back are easier for female residents to manage by themselves

False

Grooming is the term to describe practices to keep the body clean, while hygiene includes practices life finger nail, foot, and hair care.

False

Helping residents with their activities of daily living(ADLs) is outside of a nursing assistants scope of practice

False

It is inappropriate for a nursing assistant to give a resident a back rub

False

Lice do not typically spread very quickly

False

Most residents who have roommates will share their combs and brushes with each other

False

Red areas over bony parts of the body should be massaged using long smooth strokes

False

Residents should be left alone during bathing to promote independence

False

The nursing assistant should insist that residents brush their teeth before eating breakfast

False

The nursing assistant should let the resident know that he is only allowed to use the toilet for a few minutes

False

The nursing assistant will make all the decisions about how to groom a resident

False

The position that is most comfortable for elderly people is lying on their stomachs (prone)

False

To promote comfort and better sleep residents should wear pajamas all day long

False

When dressing a resident who has a weaker side of the body the nursing assistant should always begin with the stronger side

False

nursing assistant should perform as much personal care as possible for the resident so that the resident does not become frustrated

False

How is the decision made about which kind of bath a resident will receive?

First with a doctor or nurse and then with the resident

List ten things to observe and report during personal care and bathing

Foul odors, weight loss, drooping on one side of the face, dry flaky broken or cracked skin, change in size of pupils, yellow of the eyes, itching or scratching, change in emotional state, change in level of mobility, blisters.

Must be worn by the nursing assistant when cleaning dentures

Gloves

Temperature of water that can warp dentures

Hot

What opportunity does bathing a resident give the nursing assistant?

It allows the nursing assistant to observe the skin and report changes

Why is it important to follow specific order when bathing a person?

It reduces risk of transferring microorganisms to another part of the body.

Temperature of the water in which dentures must be stored so that they do not dry out and warp

Moderate

When is a partial bath performed?

On days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done.

Which bath is best suited?

Partial bath

Four basic types of baths

Partial bath Shower Tub bath Complete bed bath

Which one of the following parts of the body should be washed every day ?

Perinatal area

List seven signs and symptoms to report during oral care

Raised areas, cold sores, pain, pus or drainage, bad breath, gagging or choking, coated or swollen tongue

Why does oral care need to be done frequently for residents who are unconscious

The mouth becomes dry due to lack of fluids, breathing through the mouth, and oxygen therapy

Which of the following statements is true of performing eye care for an unconscious resident

The nursing assistant should use gloves when bathing the eye

A nursing assistant must always wear gloves when shaving resistants

True

Back rubs help relax muscles and improve circulation

True

Disposable shaving products should be discarded in the biohazards container for sharps

True

Fingernails can collect and harbor microorganisms

True

Hair typically thins as a person ages

True

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

True

Regular grooming helps keep a person clean and healthy

True

Residents have the right to choose what they want to wear, including jewelry.

True

Residents may be embarrassed by having someone else provide personal care

True

The nursing assistant should keep residents covered as much as possible when bathing and dressing them.

True

When helping a resident undress the nursing assistant should begin with the stronger side

True

One way to prevent aspiration is to

Use as little liquid as possible during oral care

Safety guidelines for bathing

Using grab bars, keeping the bathing supplies within reach, keeping the floor dry, using nonslip mats

plaque

a substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria

halitosis

bad breath

Tarter

hard deposits on the teeth that are filled with bacteria; may causegum disease and loose teeth

gingivitis

inflammation of the gums

Edentulous

lacking teeth

Aspiration is

the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs

Residents who are unconscious may still be able to

to hear