Personal Care

What is the order in which the following should be bathed? 1. Perineal area 2. Back 3. Chest and abdomen 4. Face 5. Ears 6. Legs and feet 7. Buttocks 8. Arms, axillae, and hands 9. Eyes 10. Neck

1. Eyes 2. Face 3. Ears 4. Neck 5. Arms, axillae, and hands 6. Chest and abdomen 7. Legs and feet 8. Back 9. Buttocks 10. Perineal area

A type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth

Bridge

To shampoo hair for a resident on a stretcher, the NA should a) Transfer the resident to a bed. b) Transfer the resident to a chair in front of the sink. c) Bring the stretcher to the sink and adjust the height of the stretcher. d) Place a cup and a bucket full of warm water near the stretcher.

Bring the stretcher to the sink and just the height of the stretcher.

What kind of equipment is used to help a resident into a whirlpool bath? a) Gait belt b) Slide board c) Chair lift d) Wheelchair

Chair lift

Lacking teeth

Edentulous

Inflammation of the gums

Gingivitis

Bad breath

Halitosis

Aspiration is a) A crust that appears on the lips, gums, and teeth of people who are unconscious. b) A cause of unconsciousness c) Inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs. d) A procedure used to create an artificial airway.

Inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs.

What opportunity does bathing a resident give the NA? a) It allows the NA to talk to other NAs b) It allows the NA to see if the resident needs to change her medications. c) It allows the NA to observe the skin and report changes. d) It allows the NA to understand how the resident feels about hygiene.

It allows the NA to observe the skin and report changes

When is a partial bath performed? a) Every day b) Only for testing purposes c) On days when a complete bed bath, tub bath, or shower is not done. d) When a resident cannot get out of bed.

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

Which one of the following parts of the body should be washed every day? a) Hair b) Thighs c) Back d) Perineal area

Perineal area

Substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria.

Plaque

Hard deposits on teeth that are filled with bacteria and may cause gum disease and loose teeth

Tartar

Why does oral care need to be done frequently for residents who are unconscious? a) Too much moisture collects in the mouth and needs to be removed. b) To encourage the growth of good bacteria in the mouth. c) The mouth becomes dry due to a lack of fluids, breathing through the mouth, and oxygen therapy. d) To help make it easier to chew food.

Te mouth becomes dry due to a lack of fluids, breathing through the mouth, and oxygen therapy.

Residents who are unconscious may still be able to a) Hear b) Dress themselves c) Ambulate d) Feed themselves

They may still be able to hear

One way to prevent aspiration is to a) Turn unconscious residents on their backs before beginning oral care. b) Avoid performing oral care on unconscious residents. c) Use as little liquid as possible during oral care. d) Use swabs soaked in large amounts of fluid to clean the mouth.

Use as little liquid as possible during oral care.