Chapter 31 Hygiene questions and answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Chapter 31 Hygiene personal hygiene - correct answer Daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits Hygiene practices - correct answer bathing, care of the skin and body areas, oral cavity, nose, hair, nails, feet and perineal and vaginal areas. The skin is the - correct answer largest organ factors that affect persona hygiene - correct answer culture: some may feel they need to be clean everyday, some feel once a week is enough socioeconomics: resources available to person. spiritual: some practice bathing before eating or praying, some have baths for menstruations. Developmental level: taught as a kid, as you grow your needs or wants for your personal beliefs change Health state: post op, illness, dx, injury can prevent them from doing it themselves Personal: varies person to person Age related changes to hygiene - correct answer Impaired oral mucus membrane: loss of elastic, diminished blood supply, decreases salivation, use of medications Impaired physical mobility: decreased range of motion, chronic conditions, decrease muscle strength Impaired skin integrity: diminished secretion of natural oils, loss of elasticity, thinning of skin Afternoon care (p.m. care) - correct answer Ensure that the patient is comfortable after lunch and offer assistance with toileting, handwashing, and oral care. Straighten the bed or help someone to reposition for comfort. Hour of sleep care (H.S. care) - correct answer Before the patient goes to bed, offer to toilet them again, wash face and hands, and oral care. This is also a good time for a back massage as patients find it soothing and may help them to fall asleep. Some patients may also find a bath to be soothing and sleep promoting at this time. At this time it is also important to change soiled linens, position the patient comfortably, and ensure the call be is within reach. As needed care (p.r.n. care) - correct answer Offer individual hygiene measures as needed. Change clothing and bed linens of diaphoretic patients. Provide oral care every 2 hours if indicated. Assisting with bathing and skin care - correct answer Bathing serves a variety of purposes, including: Cleansing the skin Acting as a skin conditioner Helping to relax a restless person Promoting circulation by stimulating the skin's peripheral nerve endings and underlying tissues Serving as a musculoskeletal exercise through activity involved with bathing, thereby improving joint mobility and muscle tonus Stimulating the rate and depth of respirations Promoting comfort through muscle relaxation and skin stimulation Providing sensory input Helping to improve self-image Providing an excellent opportunity to strengthen the nurse-patient relationship, to thoroughly assess the patient's integumentary system, to observe the patient's physiologic and emotional status closely, to teach the patient as indicated, and to demonstrate care and interest in the patient's general welfare