CNA Chapter 13 Exam With Complete solution

CNA Chapter 13 Exam With Complete solution Hygiene - Answer Practices to keep bodies clean and healthy. Grooming - Answer Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fing ernails and hair. Activities of daily living (ADLs) - Answer Daily personal care tasks, such as bathing; caring for skin, nails, hair, teeth; dressing; toileting; eating and drinki ng; walking; and transferring. Perineal care - Answer Care of the genitals and anal area. Pressure points - Answer Areas of the body that bear much of its weight. Bony prominences - Answer areas of the body where bone lies close to the skin. Pressure ulcer - Answer A serious wound resulting from skin breakdown; also caled pressure sore, bed sore, or decubitus ulcer. Foot drop - Answer A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes diffi culty with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally. Orthotic device (orthosis) - Answer A device that helps support and align a l imb and improve its functioning; also called orthosis. Partial bath - Answer A bath given on days when a complete bath or shower is no t done; includes washing the face, hands, underarms, and perineum. Axillae - Answer Underarms Perineum - Answer The genital and anal area Additive - Answer A substance added to another substance, changing its effect. Groin - Answer The area from the pubis (area around the penis and scrotum) to the upper thighs. Shower chair - Answer A sturdy, water- and slip-resistant chair designed to be placed in a bathtub or shower. Safety razor - Answer A type of razor that has a sharp blade with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts; requires the use of shaving cream or soap. Disposable razor - Answer A type of razor that is discarded after one use; requires t he use of shaving cream or soap. Electric razor - Answer A type or razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream. Pediculosis - Answer An infestation of lice. Dandruff - Answer An excessive shedding of dead skin calls from the scalp. Affected side - Answer A weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called weaker or involved side. Oral care - Answer Care of the mouth, teeth, and gums, Dental floss - Answer A special kind of string used to clean between teeth. Halitosis - Answer Bad breath. Edentulous - Answer Having no teeth; toothless. Aspiration - Answer The inhalation of food, drink, or foreign material into the lungs. Dentures - Answer Artificial teeth 1. List four examples of activities of daily living (ADLs) - Answ er Bathing, brushing teeth, caring for fingernails and hair, dressing, eating, walking, transferring, and toileting. 2. List five reasons that a resident may need help with personal care. - A nswer • A person recovering from an illness or anvaccident may not have the energy to care forvhim- or herself. • A person has a long -term, chronic condition. • A person is frail because of advanced age. • A person is permanently disabled. • A person is dy ing. 3. Give four examples of how to promote dignity and independence while giving personal care. - Answer • Explain exactly what you will be doing. • Ask if he or she would like to use the bathroom or bedpan before care. • Provide the resident with privac y. • Let the resident make as many decisions as possible about when, where, and how a procedure will be done. • Encourage residents to do as much as they are able to do and be patient.