N1J03: 1 Hygiene and Comfort Measure

Morning care provided to a patient, including hygiene, oral care, toileting, and positioning to promote comfort and readiness for the day.

AM Care

A portable container used to hold water for hygiene activities such as bathing or handwashing.

Basin

A receptacle used for elimination (urine or feces) for patients who are unable to get out of bed.

Bedpan

A full-body bath given to a patient who is unable to bathe independently.

Complete bed bath

Inflammation of the gums, causing redness, swelling, and bleeding; often due to poor oral hygiene.

gingivitis

Persistent bad breath, commonly caused by oral infection, poor hygiene, or dry mouth.

Halitosis

Hour of sleep (bedtime) care, including oral care, toileting, comfort measures, and positioning to promote rest.

HS care

Relating to the integumentary system, which includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands.

Integumentary

A kidney-shaped basin used to collect fluids such as emesis or for oral care.

k basin

Damage or dysfunction of nerves, resulting in numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness.

Neuropathy

A bath that cleans only certain areas (face, hands, axillae, perineal area) for patients who can perform some self-care.

partial bed bath

Cleansing of the genital and anal area to maintain hygiene and prevent infection.

Perineal care

A serious gum infection that damages the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.

periodontal disease

inflammation of the oral mucosa, often causing sores, pain, or redness.

Stomasis

Slightly warm, neither hot nor cold; often used to describe bath water temperature.

Tepid

A soft, sponge-tipped oral swab used for oral hygiene, especially for patients unable to brush their teeth.

Toothette

a portable container used to collect urine for patients who are unable to walk to the bathroom, commonly used by male patients while in bed or seated.

Urinal

is dryness of the mouth caused by decreased or absent saliva production, often associated with medications, dehydration, radiation therapy, or systemic illness.

xerostomia

emises

throwing up