Personal Hygiene and Child Health

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to personal hygiene practices for children and essential health considerations.

What is personal hygiene?

The principle of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body.

What are common benefits of proper hair care?

Keeps the scalp clean, loosens dust and dead cells, adds shine.

What causes dandruff?

Usually caused by dry skin; it's a flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells on the scalp.

What is the significance of breast-feeding for infants?

It's the ideal food for infants, providing necessary nutrients and protection against diseases.

What are the three layers of skin?

Epidermis (outermost layer), Dermis (inner layer), and Subcutaneous tissue (fat layer).

How can body odor be reduced?

By maintaining good hygiene, using antiperspirants, and wearing clean clothes.

Which infections can be avoided with proper hand washing?

Germs causing illnesses like Hepatitis A, strep throat, and pneumonia.

What is the recommended daily dental hygiene routine?

Brushing for 2-4 minutes and flossing regularly, ideally after every meal.

What is the main indication for artificial feeding?

Failure of breast milk, prolonged illness, or death of the mother.

What is weaning?

A gradual process starting around 6 months of age, supplementing breast milk with suitable foods.

What role does the immune system play in infection?

It prevents entry of or removes foreign substances and helps in fighting infections.

What are the stages of infection?

Incubation, prodromal stage, acute illness, and convalescent stage.

Name two nursing interventions for managing infections in children.

Isolation precautions and monitoring for increased symptoms.