NSG 3100: Exam #1
Rules for hand washing - Answers--15-20 seconds
-hands lower than elbows
-firm rubbing circular motion
-remove jewelry
rules for baths - Answers--long firm strokes
-inspect skin
-persuasion
-stop if distress
-use distraction
-ask for help
complete bath - Answers-sponge bath
self help bath - Answers-patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet
partial bath - Answers-client washes everything;nurse washes back
bag bath - Answers-Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a no-rinse-required
cleaning product.
towel bath - Answers-Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client
, tub bath - Answers-A bath given in a tub.
independent - Answers-no bathing assistance needed
Semi-dependent - Answers-requires help from another person
moderately dependent - Answers-help from another person and/or device
totally dependent - Answers-not able to participate at all
foot care basics - Answers--nails cut straight across
-diabetics
-no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin
Oral care basics - Answers--no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel)
-mouth swab in water
-suction available
critical thinking-independence - Answers-think for yourself
critical thinking-fair minedness - Answers-consider all points of view
critical thinking-insight into egocentricity - Answers-be aware of own biases
Rules for hand washing - Answers--15-20 seconds
-hands lower than elbows
-firm rubbing circular motion
-remove jewelry
rules for baths - Answers--long firm strokes
-inspect skin
-persuasion
-stop if distress
-use distraction
-ask for help
complete bath - Answers-sponge bath
self help bath - Answers-patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet
partial bath - Answers-client washes everything;nurse washes back
bag bath - Answers-Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a no-rinse-required
cleaning product.
towel bath - Answers-Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client
, tub bath - Answers-A bath given in a tub.
independent - Answers-no bathing assistance needed
Semi-dependent - Answers-requires help from another person
moderately dependent - Answers-help from another person and/or device
totally dependent - Answers-not able to participate at all
foot care basics - Answers--nails cut straight across
-diabetics
-no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin
Oral care basics - Answers--no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel)
-mouth swab in water
-suction available
critical thinking-independence - Answers-think for yourself
critical thinking-fair minedness - Answers-consider all points of view
critical thinking-insight into egocentricity - Answers-be aware of own biases
