FUNDA LAB (Midterms)

• Hygiene


  Science of the preservation of health and healthy living
• Bedsores


  Pressure ulcers
• Decubitus ulcer


  Injuries to skin and underlying tissues from prolonged pressure
• Friction


  Occurs when skin rubs against clothing
• Shearing force


  Occurs when two surfaces move in the opposite direction
• Pressure


  Constant pressure on any part of your body
• Cellulitis


  Infection of the skin and connected soft tissues
• Bone and joint infections


  Infection from pressure sore and can burrow into joints and bones
• Joint infection or Septic arthritis


  Can damage cartilage and tissue
• Bone infections or Osteomyelitis


  Can reduce function of joints
• Cancer


  Long term, non healing wounds
• Sepsis


  Rarely a skin ulcer leads to sepsis
• Bed bath


  Done to help wash someone who cannot get out of the bed
• Partials bed bath


  Given for several reasons including a patient inability to tolerate a full bath
• Self bed bath


  Type of bath given when patient is unable to take a shower and tub bath and can perform most of bathing task
• Tub bath


  Usually able to take themselves but they still need assistance
• Shower


  Patient may take a standing position independently
• Complete bed bath


  One that is given in the bed to the client by a nurse
• Sponge baths or bed baths


  Used to bath people who are bedridden or unable to bathe on their own
• Perineal care


  Bathing of skin to prevent infections, odor and irritation
• Oral hygiene


  Used to keep mouth and teeth clean
• Toothettes


  Usually soaked in mouthwash or plain water
• Foot care


  Feet are washed with bath
• Hair care


  Patient hair can be washed with shampoo and conditioner
• Nail care


  Another important area of hygiene and clients nail need to be check
• Postmortem care


  Consists of washing and drying the patient's entire body and removing all medical equipment
• Massage therapy


  Nurses used back rubs to soothe patients
• Therapeutic massage


  Beneficial nursing intervention that promotes relaxation and alleviates pain and anxiety
• Back rub


  Also known as backcare/back massage that means cleaning and massaging back
• Long smooth Flowing


  Movement over the length of the back tend to be relaxing
• Kneading motions


  Often relax specific tight muscle groups
• Circular Motions


  Stimulate circulation in specific area
• EFFLEURAGE (STROKING)


  Long sweeping movement with palm of hand
• KNEADING


  Performed with the ulnar side palm resting on the surface and the fingers
• FRICTION


  Performed with the whole palmar surface of the hand or fingers and thumbs over limited areas
• Mobility


  Ability of a patient to change and control their body position
• Functional mobility


  Ability of a person to move around in their environment, including walking
• Bed Mobility


  Ability of a patient to move around in bed
• Transferring


  Action of a patient moving from one surface to another
• Ambulation


  Ability to walk