Nur 120 Ch 31
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 dental caries result from | failure to remove placque |
| gingiivites | inflammation of the tissue that surround the teeth |
| periodonttitis | marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dentioal periosteum and bone |
| tartar | plaque and dead bacteria on the teerh allong the gum lines |
| halitosis | strong mouth order |
| stomatitis | an inflammation of the oral mucosa can be caused by: bacteria, virus, trauma, nutrional defeieicenes , infection, |
| glossitis | inflammation of the tongue that can be caused by deficie of vitamin b12, folic acid, and iron |
| cheilosis | an ulceration of the lips (reddened fissures at the angles of the mouth , is most often caused by vitamin b complex def esp riboflavin |
| dandruff | itching and flacking of the scalp |
| alopecia | bladness, loss of hair |
| pedicculosis | infestation with lice and spread by contact with the hair of the infested persoon |
| ticks transmit | Lyme disease |
| caring intervention | complete , partial, and self care |
| complete care | client needs full help,totally dependent, care takes place in bed, shower or tub |
| partial care | need some help, semi-dependent, nurse will:supplies & assist with hard to reach areas Care takes places at bedside or seat |
| self care | the client is independent once oriented to the bathroom |
| prn care | as needed care |
| bag bath | package containing 8 to 10 premoistened disposable washcloths , unopened package is warmed in microwave . no rising required, skin air dry for 30 seconds |
| footcare | think Clean : c is for care for by mild soap, rinse and dry L is for lotion, E is for extreme problem-diabetics must file nails and not cut, A is for advise to wear cotton socks N is for NO heat applied can burn diabetic feet and not even know it |
| anitembolism stockings | make sure is correct size, put on whiel patient is in the supine position, do not massage after removal may dislodge blood clot, |
| maxislide | friction sheets to help move patients |
| maxi sky lift | used to move patients and is ran on rail system above |
| gait belt | device used to transfer people from one position to another or from one thing to another. For example you would use a gait belt to move a patient from a standing position to a wheelch... |
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