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Chapter 12
Personal Care & Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Axilla | Underarm or Armpit area |
Bridge | A type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth |
Dandruff | Excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp |
Dentures | Artificial teeth |
Edentulous | Lacking teeth; toothless |
Gingivitis | An inflammation of the gums |
Grooming | Practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair |
Halitosis | Bad-smelling breath |
Hygiene | Methods of keeping the body clean |
Partial Bath | Bath that includes washing the face, underarms, hands, and perineal care |
Pediculosis | An infestation of lice |
Plaque | A substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria |
Tartar | Hard deposits on the teeth that are filled with bacteria; may cause gum disease and loose teeth if they are not removed |
I&O | Intake and Output |
TLC | Tender Loving Care |
PO | By mouth |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
NKA | No known allergies |
q.i.d | Four times a day |
t.i.d. | Three times a day |
cl. liq | Clear liquuids |
FF | Force Fluids |
BID, b.i.d. | Two times a day |
pc, p.c | After meals |
ac, a.c. | Before meals |