FUNDA RLE SEMI

• in TSB, place the ice cap on the?

  FOREHEAD
• in TSB, place the hot water bag on the?

  under the feet
• in TSB, where to put wet washcloth

  under each axilla and over both groins
• in TSB, where to place towel

  across chest, under the head
• in TSB, what is the appropriate water temperature

  27-37 degrees celsius
• in TSB, what to use if bath thermometer is not available?

  tip of your elbow
• in TSB, wash from hands to the arms
• in TSB, wash from buttocks to the back
• in TSB, wash from legs to the thighs
• in TSB, how long should u sponge

  30 minutes
• in TSB, reassess the vital signs after completing the bath and document after how many minutes?

  15 minutes
• dry mouth; occurs when the supply of saliva is reduced

  xerostomia
• the nurse focuses on removal of plaque and microorganisms as well as client comfort

  special mouth care
• irritate and dry the oral mucosa and can decalcify teeth

  lemon-glycerin swabs
• aspiration of it can initiate an infection (lipid pneumonia)

  mineral oil
• maintain the intactness and health of the lips, tongue, and mucous membranes of the mouth

  special mouth care
• dental hygiene should begin when the first tooth erupts and be practiced after each feeding
• Oral care is often difficult for certain older adults to perform due to problems with dexterity or cognitive problems with dementia
• Dryness of the oral mucosa is a common finding in older adults
• the fine hair on the body of the fetus, also referred to as down or woolly hair


  lanugo
• Infestation with lice

  pediculosis
• Pediculus capitis (the head louse), Pediculus corporis (the body louse), and Pediculus pubis (the crab louse).
• found on the scalp and tends to stay hidden in the hairs

  P. CAPITIS
• The client who is well enough to take a shower can shampoo while in the shower
• The client who is unable to shower may be given a shampoo while sitting on a chair in front of a sink.
• e back-lying client who can move to a stretcher can be given a shampoo on a stretcher wheeled to a sink.
• The client who must remain in bed can be given a shampoo with water brought to the bedside
• water used for the shampoo should be

  40.5 degrees
• Teeth usually appear

  5 to 8 months after birth
• at age 25, most people have all of their permanent teeth.
• e teeth are loose and pus is evident when the gums are pressed

  pyorrhea
• Gums appear spongy and bleeding

  periodontal disease
• Cracking of lips


  cheilosis
• Accumulation of foul matter (food, microorganisms, and epithelial elements) in the mouth

  sordes
• place the patient’s body in the supine position and elevate the head of the bed to decrease livor mortis
• Turning a recently deceased body to the side sometimes causes the flow of exhaled air
• change in body temperature after death

  algor mortis
• purple discoloration of skin after death

  livor mortis
• stiffening of the body after death

  rigor mortis
• Perform hand hygiene and don PPE as indicated for needed isolation precautions.


  assessment for post mortem care