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afternoon care
care of a client that often includes providing a bedpan or urinal, washing the hands and face, and assisting with oral care
alopecia
absence of hair on the head or body
as-need care (prn)
care provided as required by the client
bed cradle
a device designed to keep the top bedclothes off the feet, legs, and even abdomen or a client; also called an Anderson frame
cerumen
earwax
cleaning baths
baths given chiefly for hygiene purposes
dandruff
diffuse scaling of the scalp
early morning care
care provided to clients as they awaken in the morning
hearing aid
battery powered, same amplifying device used by hearing impaired persons
hirsutism
growth of excessive body hair
hour of sleep (hs)
care provided to clients before they retire for the night
hygiene
science of health and its maintenance
lanugo
fine hair on the body of the fetus
morning care
care provided after clients have breakfast
pediculosis
infestation with lice
scabies
contagious skin infestation by the itch mite
sebum
oily skin secretion that softens and lubricates the hair and skin
therapeutic baths
baths given for physical effects, such as to soothe irritated skin or to treat an area
factors influencing personal hygiene
client preferences should be allowed
cultural background
self care ability
age
knowledge regarding foot, nail or oral care
socioeconomic status
pruritis
dryness
erythema
redness
psoriasis
chronic and recurring
pressure ulcers
localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue
cubidis, cubidii
stage 1 pressure ulcer
intact skin with nonblanchable redness of a localized area, usually over a bony prominence
stage 2 pressure ulcer
partial thickness loss of the dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red/pink wound bed
stage 3 pressure ulcer
full thickness tissue loss subcutaneous tissue may be visible, no bone muscles or tendons exposed
risk factors for pressure ulcers
advanced age, immobile, incontinence, inadequate nutrition, sensory deficientcy, dehydration, comorbid
pressure ulcer prevention
conduct pressure ulcer admission assessment for all patients, reassess risk daily, inspect skin daily, manage moisture, optimize nutrition and hydration, minimize pressure
skin tears
traumatic wound resulting from the separation of the epidermis from the dermis
tinia pedis
athletes foot
paronchia
infection around the nail bed
pyorrhea
advanced periodontal disease
pediculosis
lice
hirsuitism
excessive hair growth
ankylosis
permanent shortening of the muscles
elements of normal movement
alignment
joint mobility
balance or equilibrium
coordination
immobility caused by
sedentary lifestyle
illness
major disease prevented by moderate exercise
effects of immobility on the musculoskeletal system
osteoporosis
atrophy
contractures
ankylosis
effects of immobility on the cardiovascular system
diminished cardiac reserve
orthostatic hypotension - bp drop when getting up
venous stasis
dependent edema
thrombophlebitis and emboli
effects of immobility on the respiratory system
decreased effort
pooling of secretions (encourage cough)
pneumonia
atelectasis - collapsed lung
effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system
constipation, altered bowl habits
anorexia
pyorrhea
advanced periodontal disease
pediculosis
lice
hirsuitism
excessive hair growth
ankylosis
permanent shortening of the muscles
elements of normal movement
alignment
joint mobility
balance or equilibrium
coordination
effects of immobility on the integumentary system
decreased skin turgor
pressure ulcers
factors affecting mobility, body alignment and activity level
growth and development
physical and mental health
nutrition
personal values
attitudes
normal sleep is characterized by
a decrease in physical activity
varying levels of consciousness
change in physiological processes (vital signs)
decrease in response to external stimuli
types of sleep
nrem
rem
nrem sleep cycle
1 lightest
2 light sleep
3 initial stage of deep
4 deep
stage 1 nrem sleep
lightest, few minutes, vitals start to fall, easily aroused
stage 2 nrem sleep
light sleep, relaxation progresses, arousal still easy, last 10-20 min, vitals continue to fall
stage 3 nrem sleep
initial stages of deep sleep, difficult to arouse, completely relaxed, vital continue to decline but remain stable, lasts 15-30 min, hormone secretion
stage 4 nrem sleep
delta sleep, difficult to arouse, vitals significantly lower, lasts 15-35 min, sleepwalk or enuresis, hormones conitnue
rem sleep
stage of vivid full color dreaming
last 5-30 min, fluctuating vitals
physiological effects of sleep
restores activity and balance of nervous system
decreases muscle tone
necessary for protein synthesis and cell repair
sleep deprivation
hand tremors
decreased reflexes
slowed response time
reduction in word memory
decrease in reasoning and judgement
cardiac dysrhythmias
mood swings
disorientation
irritability
decreased motivation
fatigue
sleepiness
hyperexcitability
factors influencing normal sleep
illness
enviornment
lifestyle
emotional stress
culture
alcohol and drugs
medications
narcolepsy
brain can't regulate sleep wake cycle
sleep apnea
stop breathing during sleep
hypersomnia
increase in sleep
parasomnias
somnanbolism - sleepwalking
somniloquy - sleeptalking
bruxism - teeth grinding
enuresis - bed wetting
afternoon care
care of a client that often includes providing a bedpan or urinal, washing the hands and face, and assisting with oral care
alopecia
absence of hair on the head or body
ankylosis
permanent shortening of the muscles
as-need care (prn)
care provided as required by the client
bed cradle
a device designed to keep the top bedclothes off the feet, legs, and even abdomen or a client; also called an Anderson frame
cerumen
earwax
cleaning baths
baths given chiefly for hygiene purposes
dandruff
diffuse scaling of the scalp
early morning care
care provided to clients as they awaken in the morning
effects of immobility on the cardiovascular system
diminished cardiac reserve
effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system
constipation, altered bowl habits
effects of immobility on the integumentary system
decreased skin turgor
effects of immobility on the musculoskeletal system
osteoporosis
effects of immobility on the respiratory system
decreased effort
elements of normal movement
alignment
elements of normal movement
alignment
erythema
redness
factors affecting mobility, body alignment and activity level
growth and development
factors influencing normal sleep
illness
factors influencing personal hygiene
client preferences should be allowed
hearing aid
battery powered, same amplifying device used by hearing impaired persons
hirsuitism
excessive hair growth
hour of sleep (hs)
care provided to clients before they retire for the night
hygiene
science of health and its maintenance
hypersomnia
increase in sleep
immobility caused by
sedentary lifestyle
lanugo
fine hair on the body of the fetus
morning care
care provided after clients have breakfast
narcolepsy
brain can't regulate sleep wake cycle
normal sleep is characterized by
a decrease in physical activity
nrem sleep cycle
1 lightest
parasomnias
somnanbolism - sleepwalking
paronchia
infection around the nail bed
pediculosis
infestation with lice
physiological effects of sleep
restores activity and balance of nervous system
pressure ulcer prevention
conduct pressure ulcer admission assessment for all patients, reassess risk daily, inspect skin daily, manage moisture, optimize nutrition and hydration, minimize pressure
pressure ulcers
localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue
pruritis
dryness
psoriasis
chronic and recurring
pyorrhea
advanced periodontal disease
rem sleep
stage of vivid full color dreaming
risk factors for pressure ulcers
advanced age, immobile, incontinence, inadequate nutrition, sensory deficientcy, dehydration, comorbid
scabies
contagious skin infestation by the itch mite
sebum
oily skin secretion that softens and lubricates the hair and skin
skin tears
traumatic wound resulting from the separation of the epidermis from the dermis
sleep apnea
stop breathing during sleep
sleep deprivation
hand tremors
stage 1 nrem sleep
lightest, few minutes, vitals start to fall, easily aroused
stage 2 nrem sleep
light sleep, relaxation progresses, arousal still easy, last 10-20 min, vitals continue to fall
stage 3 nrem sleep
initial stages of deep sleep, difficult to arouse, completely relaxed, vital continue to decline but remain stable, lasts 15-30 min, hormone secretion
stage 4 nrem sleep
delta sleep, difficult to arouse, vitals significantly lower, lasts 15-35 min, sleepwalk or enuresis, hormones conitnue
stage 1 pressure ulcer
intact skin with nonblanchable redness of a localized area, usually over a bony prominence
stage 2 pressure ulcer
partial thickness loss of the dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red/pink wound bed
stage 3 pressure ulcer
full thickness tissue loss subcutaneous tissue may be visible, no bone muscles or tendons exposed
therapeutic baths
baths given for physical effects, such as to soothe irritated skin or to treat an area
tinia pedis
athletes foot
types of sleep
nrem
afternoon care care of a client that often includes providing a bedpan or urinal
washing the hands and face
bed cradle a device designed to keep the top bedclothes off the feet
legs
effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system constipation
altered bowl habits
factors affecting mobility
body alignment and activity level growth and development
knowledge regarding foot
nail or oral care
hearing aid battery powered
same amplifying device used by hearing impaired persons
pressure ulcer prevention conduct pressure ulcer admission assessment for all patients
reassess risk daily
afternoon care
care of a client that often includes providing a bedpan or urinal, washing the hands and face, and assisting with oral care
alopecia
absence of hair on the head or body
ankylosis
permanent shortening of the muscles
as-need care (prn)
care provided as required by the client
bed cradle
a device designed to keep the top bedclothes off the feet, legs, and even abdomen or a client; also called an Anderson frame
cerumen
earwax
cleaning baths
baths given chiefly for hygiene purposes
dandruff
diffuse scaling of the scalp
early morning care
care provided to clients as they awaken in the morning
effects of immobility on the cardiovascular system
diminished cardiac reserve
effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system
constipation, altered bowl habits
effects of immobility on the integumentary system
decreased skin turgor
effects of immobility on the musculoskeletal system
osteoporosis
effects of immobility on the respiratory system
decreased effort
elements of normal movement
alignment
elements of normal movement
alignment
erythema
redness
factors affecting mobility, body alignment and activity level
growth and development
factors influencing normal sleep
illness
factors influencing personal hygiene
client preferences should be allowed
hearing aid
battery powered, same amplifying device used by hearing impaired persons
hirsuitism
excessive hair growth
hour of sleep (hs)
care provided to clients before they retire for the night
hygiene
science of health and its maintenance
hypersomnia
increase in sleep
immobility caused by
sedentary lifestyle
lanugo
fine hair on the body of the fetus
morning care
care provided after clients have breakfast
narcolepsy
brain can't regulate sleep wake cycle
normal sleep is characterized by
a decrease in physical activity
nrem sleep cycle
1 lightest
parasomnias
somnanbolism - sleepwalking
paronchia
infection around the nail bed
pediculosis
infestation with lice
physiological effects of sleep
restores activity and balance of nervous system
pressure ulcer prevention
conduct pressure ulcer admission assessment for all patients, reassess risk daily, inspect skin daily, manage moisture, optimize nutrition and hydration, minimize pressure
pressure ulcers
localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue
pruritis
dryness
psoriasis
chronic and recurring
pyorrhea
advanced periodontal disease
rem sleep
stage of vivid full color dreaming
risk factors for pressure ulcers
advanced age, immobile, incontinence, inadequate nutrition, sensory deficientcy, dehydration, comorbid
scabies
contagious skin infestation by the itch mite
sebum
oily skin secretion that softens and lubricates the hair and skin
skin tears
traumatic wound resulting from the separation of the epidermis from the dermis
sleep apnea
stop breathing during sleep
sleep deprivation
hand tremors
stage 1 nrem sleep
lightest, few minutes, vitals start to fall, easily aroused
stage 2 nrem sleep
light sleep, relaxation progresses, arousal still easy, last 10-20 min, vitals continue to fall
stage 3 nrem sleep
initial stages of deep sleep, difficult to arouse, completely relaxed, vital continue to decline but remain stable, lasts 15-30 min, hormone secretion
stage 4 nrem sleep
delta sleep, difficult to arouse, vitals significantly lower, lasts 15-35 min, sleepwalk or enuresis, hormones conitnue
stage 1 pressure ulcer
intact skin with nonblanchable redness of a localized area, usually over a bony prominence
stage 2 pressure ulcer
partial thickness loss of the dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red/pink wound bed
stage 3 pressure ulcer
full thickness tissue loss subcutaneous tissue may be visible, no bone muscles or tendons exposed
therapeutic baths
baths given for physical effects, such as to soothe irritated skin or to treat an area
tinia pedis
athletes foot
types of sleep
nrem