Bed Making and Hygiene

sitz bath

a warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal wounds and reduce inflammation and pain

trendelenburg

bed tilted with feet elevated higher than head

reverse trendelenburg

entire bed is tilted with the foot of the bed lower than the head

semi Fowler's

head of the bed raised approximately 30 degrees

Fowler's

Head of bed raised to angle of 45 degrees or more; semi-sitting position

High Fowler's

head of bed elevated to 90 degrees

open bed

top linens are fan folded to foot of bed

closed bed

a bed prepared in a hospital room with the top sheet, blanket, and bedspread drawn up to the head of the mattress under the pillows

postoperative bed

top sheet and spread are fanfolded length wise in such a way that allows easy transfer of the surgical patient from a gurney

Sim's

body position in which a person is lying on his left side with the upper knee flexed and raised toward the chest

Supine

lying face up

Prone

lying face down

Pediculosis capitis

head lice

podiatrist

a specialist in care for the feet

tinea capitis

ringworm of the scalp

Bath Water Temperature

110 F

Room Temperature

68 to 74 F

Cool water bath

98.6 F

relieve tension or lower body temperature

Warm water bath

109.4 F

Reduce muscle tension

Hot water bath

113 to 115 F (adults)

Relieve muscle soreness & spasms

Not for neurologic or circulation impairment patients

Back rub

for 3-5 minutes

not for patients with wounds. pulmonary embolism, or ribs or vertebral column fractures

Nail & Foot care dont's for diabetics

Do not soak for extended periods

No lotion between toes

Likely nail trimming by a RN

Teaching Plan for diabetics foot care

Inspect feet daily

Wear shoes at all times

Wear socks

Dry feet completely

Note any areas of numbness, tingling or pain