| A | B |
| anus | the opening to the rectum |
| adaptive devices | special equipment that the resident uses to help him or herself be more independent |
| dentures | false or artificial teeth |
| genital area/perineum | the area including the anus and external sex organs |
| grooming | the things we do to help our appearance |
| hygiene | personal cleanliness |
| oral hygiene | care and cleaning of the mouth, gums, teeth, and tongue |
| perineal care | usually called "pericare." Cleaning of the the anal and genital areas |
| partial bath | also, modified bath. Cleaning of some of the areas of the body, but not all; the face, armpits, and perineal. |
| prosthesis | an artificial body part, such as a leg or arm |
| nap | a short rest (sleep) during the day |
| artificial | copy, not the real thing |
| after-shave | liquid put on a man's face after he shaves off the hair; has a good smell (like cologne or perfume) |
| apply | to put on |
| abnormal | not normal, something is wrong |
| occupied bed | bed with a person in it |
| unoccupied bed | bed that is empty |
| linens | bed sheets and pillow covers |
| tidy | neat, no clutter |