Hartman's nursing assistant chapter 6

hygiene

The term used to describe the ways to keep the body 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 ulcer

a serious wound resulting from skin breakdown

Shearing

Rubbing that results from skin moving one way and the bone under neath remaining fixed or moving in the opposite direction

draw sheet

Turning sheets for residents who can not help with turning, lifting, or moving up in bed

Foot drop

A weakness of muscles in the feet and ankles that causes problems 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

pediculosis

the medical term for an infestation of lice

safety razor

Has a sharp blade which comes with special safety casing to help prevent cuts. Requires shaving cream or soap

disposable razor

Requires shaving cream or soap, is discarded after use.

electric razor

The safest and easiest type of razor to use. Does not require soap or shaving cream.

affected side

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

Weaker or involved

Should be used to refer to the affected side

Embolism

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

Oral care

care of the mouth, teeth, and gums.

aspiration

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

dentures

artificial teeth

Fracture pan

A bedpan that is flatter than the regular bedpan

Suspine

Lying on the back

Lateral

Lying on either side

Prone

Laying on stomach

Fowlers

Semi sitting position (45-60) degrees

Dangle

The patient sits and dangles their feet over the edge of the bed

Sims

Lying on the left side with one leg drawn up