Personal Hygiene CH31 questions with 100% correct answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Personal Hygiene CH31Mrs. Mable is a 82 year old male admitted from home with a fractured hip with surgery planned tomorrow. The patient is schedule for morning care. What do you anticipate you will need to complete the AM care? - correct answer Towels Face clothes Toothbrush Moisturizer soap/ Bath wash Water Tablet in a cup for dentures Disposable wipes instead of face clothes sometimes Bed bath Basin with clean warm water and soap Gloves Peri care- are the genitals Face is always first Clean face first always! What do you need to ask for morning/pm care? - correct answer how much do i need to assist you with? Name, dob? Do you want a bath? When do you want to do the bath?, lets make a plan for the afternoon/ morning If someone doesn't want a bath, explain the benefits, negotiate with them- come back in 30 minutes What Personal Hygiene Factors Do You need to consider? - correct answer Developmental level- old and frail, maybe they cant care for themselves anymore. The very young- babies, little children. State of health- medicate their pain so they are comfortable so that we can wash them Delegation to nursing assistant - correct answer •When would a nurse delegate this task? •When would a nurse provide personal care? Whenever we need to assess a pt, NEVER DELEGATE I think it's jut when the patient wants to. You wouldn't force someone to have a bath. It's patient centered care Never delegate when we need to - correct answer assess the pt Benefits of providing personal care - correct answer Assessment Opportunity- lots of opportunity to look at the skin Privacy - correct answer Ensure privacy Expose body as little as possible Close doors/pull curtain Keep patient covered, because the patients get cold Remove jonnies, and give them a clean one If a curtain is closed, ask before coming Early morning care - correct answer •Assist patient with toileting. •Provide comfort measures to refresh patient to prepare for day. •Wash face and hands.