Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care The Basics Chapter 6

hygiene

term used to describe ways to keep bodies clean and healthy

grooming

practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair

pressure points

areas of the body that bear much of its weight

bony prominences

areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin

pressure injuries

injuries or wounds that result from skin deterioration and shearing

Shearing

rubbing that results from the skin moving one way and the bone underneath it remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction

draw sheet

an extra sheet placed on top of the bottom sheet; used for moving residents

foot drop

weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes difficulty with the ability to flex the ankles and walk normally

orthotic device/orthosis

a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning

partial bath

bath that includes washing the face, underarms, hands, and perineal area; may be given on days when a complete bath, tub bath, or shower is not done

perineum

the genital and anal area

pediculosis

medical term for an infestation of lice

safety razor

has a sharp blade, which comes with a special safety casing to help prevent cuts

disposable razor

a type of razor that is discarded in a biohazard container after one use; requires the use of shaving cream or soap

electric razor

type of razor that runs on electricity; does not require the use of soap or shaving cream

affected side

a weakened side from a stroke or injury; also called the "weaker" or "involved" side

intravenous therapy (IV)

the delivery of medication, nutrition, or fluids through a vein

embolism

an obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot

oral care

care of mouth, teeth, gums, and tongue

aspiration

the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs

dentures

artificial teeth

Fracture pan

a bedpan that is flatter than a regular bedpan; used for residents who can not assist in raising their hips onto a regular bed pan

portable commode (BSC)

a chair with a toilet seat and a removable container underneath

positioning

helping residents into positions that promote comfort and good health

supine

lying flat on the back

Lateral

lying on either side

prone

lying on one's stomach

Fowler's

semi-sitting position (45-60 degrees)

sims

body position in which a person is lying on his left side with one leg drawn up

Logrolling

moving a person as a unit, without disturbing the alignment of the body

dangle

to sit up on the side of the bed with the legs hanging over the side; helps residents regain balance and allows BP to stabilize

ergonomics

the science of designing equipment, areas, and work tasks to make them safer and to suit the worker's abilities

transfer belt

a safety device used to transfer residents who are weak, unsteady, or uncoordinated

gait belt

Name given to a transfer belt when it is used to assist a resident when walking.