Consider if the task can be performed another way.
Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible.
Contact the ombudsman's office since resident's rights may be violated.
Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role.
D. Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role.
dementia.
arthritis.
foot drop.
Parkinson's disease.
notice if the rhythm of the heart-beat is regular.
ask if the resident takes any heart medication.
consider the time of day when the pulse is taken.
multiply the rate by four if counted for 30 seconds.
Give the resident a washcloth to hold
Suggest the resident wash his or her face
Ask the resident to check the water temperature
Check if the resident wants a partial or full shower
Ensure the resident can return home
Provide meaningful activities for the resident
Help the resident improve his/her level of functioning
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Tell the resident not to feel bad about needing more help today.
Provide extra help as needed to avoid the resident becoming frustrated.
Ask if the resident would prefer to stay in night clothes for the day.
Check if the resident will get dressed for another nurse aide.
Offer to taste all the food first to prove it is not poisoned.
Report to the charge nurse that the resident is acting crazy.
Ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat.
Leave the resident alone because the resident will eat when hungry enough.
To select the staff that will provide their care
To have designated smoking areas in the facility
To make decisions about their care and treatment
To have activities offered throughout the day and evening shift
explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy.
try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies.
ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
remind the resident, You do have the right to refuse care.
Consider if the task can be performed another way.
Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible.
Contact the ombudsman's office since resident's rights may be violated.
Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aide's role.
hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.
Use the residents pitcher of water to put out the fire.
Open the window to allow smoke to escape.
Remove the resident from the room.
Yell Fire! along with the location.
massage the area using lotion.
apply a dry protective dressing over the area.
keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Record the residents height as 5 feet 4 inches.
Record the residents height as 5 feet 6 inches.
Explain that older people shrink with aging.
Measure the resident again.
atrophy.
shearing.
infections.
contractures.
Use the resident's pitcher of water to put out the fire.
Open the window to get the smoke out of the room.
Yell Fire! along with the room number.
Remove the resident from the room.
ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident.
exercises to help improve the resident's strength.
frequent observation to help prevent confusion.
instructions for providing post-mortem care.
Thicken the liquid so it will not spill.
Place a clothing protector on the resident.
Seat the resident with other residents who also spill.
Suggest that the resident might do well with a cup with a lid.
being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule.
notifying the family that the resident has been placed on the program.
determining the type of program best suited for the resident.
checking the resident every four hours for incontinence.
On the floor directly next to the wheelchair, positioned well below the resident's bladder
Tucked at the resident's side on the seat of the chair to keep the drainage bag level with the resident's bladder
Hung from back of the wheelchair so that it is out of the resident's view and above the bladder
Attached to the seat of the wheelchair, positioned below the level of the resident's bladder
Allow the resident more time to swallow.
Use a straw when giving the resident fluids.
Add a thickening product to the resident's fluids.
Stop feeding and ask a nurse to check the resident.
Offer to walk with the resident to the activity department's kitchen.
Remind the resident that the nursing home prepares her meals.
Ask the resident about her husband's favorite dinners.
Explain gently that the resident's husband is dead.
call the police immediately.
ask if the nurse is feeling stressed about something.
report the situation to the charge nurse's supervisor.
ask if any other staff have ever observed this behavior.
guide the resident from the chair to the floor.
remove the other resident's away from the table.
try to open the resident's mouth to check for food.
keep the resident in the chair by holding around the resident's waist.
try to wake the resident again in a few more minutes.
speak louder to make sure the resident can hear.
wipe the resident's face with a cool washcloth.
call for the charge nurse immediately.
Explain that the next shift will assist the resident in a short time.
Remove any wet clothing and place the resident on a dry under pad.
Ask if the resident feels very uncomfortable.
Provide incontinent care to the resident.
set out clothing that the resident can dress in more quickly.
dress the resident to make sure the resident gets to breakfast earlier.
ask if there is any help the resident would like in the morning.
remind the resident that the friends will also be at activities later.
Increase in appetite
Decrease in constipation
Decrease in taste sensation and smell
Increase in amount of confusion experienced daily
Your son plans to visit today at 2:00 p.m.
You are in the nursing home. I am here to help you.
This is your daughter Anna. Do you remember her?
Look at the time. Lunch is in 30 minutes. Are you feeling hungry?
Check to see if the tubing is kinked and draining properly.
Report to the charge nurse that the resident is very confused.
Remind the resident this is impossible since a catheter is in place.
Tell the resident to try to urinate since the urine will collect in the bag.
Use sterile technique when providing care.
Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma.
Position the resident on the side.