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?