Wash the beard daily.
Trim the beard daily.
Comb the beard daily.
Wash the beard when it is visibly soiled.
A. Wash the beard daily.
Use a rocking and pulling motion when using the belt to get up from a sitting position.
Stand on the residents strong side.
Two or more caregivers are needed when using a gait belt.
Proper body mechanics are not needed with use of a gait belt.
After each meal
Every six hours
At the end of the shift
Every four hours
T-shirt, clean shoes, and tight-fitting pants
Clean and tidy uniform scrubs, color specified by the facility
Loose pants and tight shirts to prevent the possibility of getting dirty
Jeans, uniform top, and lab coat
Negligence
Defamation
Malpractice
Insubordination
Pull the stocking up smoothly over the legs.
Make sure that the stockings are wrinkle free at all times.
Support the residents foot at the heel.
Slip the stockings over the toes before the heel.
Arthritis
Sprain
Fracture
Contracture
Slander
Malpractice
Negligence
Assault
Skin pink and warm around the site
Swollen and red skin around the site
Dressing dry around the site
Clear, clean IV insertion site
Wearing gloves
Adhering to precautions
Encouraging residents to bathe everyday
Hand washing
Every three hours
Every two hours
Every four hours
At least once a shift
Assault
Battery
Slander
Negligence
MRSA precautions
Droplet precautions
Contact precautions
Standard precautions
The nursing assistant places a towel in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
The nursing assistant keeps the dentures in a glass on the sink to soak.
The nursing assistant places the dentures on the bedside table for easy access.
The nursing assistant places the dentures on tissues in the sink while cleaning the dentures.
Checking the water temperature before assisting the resident into the shower
Locking the wheels on the shower chair
Leaving the resident unattended in the shower
Promptly drying and covering the resident after the shower is completed
Knock before entering.
Walk in and ask the resident if he or she meant to leave it open.
Ask the nurse to tell the resident to close the door.
Wait till the patient exits the room before going in.
Ask another nursing assistant what he or she would do.
Say thank you and take the money.
Refuse to accept the money.
Instruct the family member to give the money to the supervisor.
To protect the resident from harm
As a punishment
To decrease time spent attending to the resident
To keep the resident out of the way
Facial grimacing
Smiling
Holding an area
Crying
Nothing by mouth
Only liquids by mouth
Resident may only have ice chips
Resident may have only thickened liquids
Walk by and say nothing.
Stop at the nurses station and tell whoever is there about the spill.
Tell the first person you see to have housekeeping come by and clean up the spill.
Put down the supplies and clean up the spill immediately.
Resistance exercises
Aerobic exercises
Active range of motion exercises
Passive range of motion exercises
Speak to all residents, even when they cannot take part in the conversation.
Sit annoying residents away from other residents.
Do not talk to residents who speak a different language.
Speak loudly to all residents.
Change the subject.
Introduce him or her to the other available residents on the unit.
Stay and listen to the resident as much as possible.
Tell the resident that things will get better over time.
Stiffness
Weakness
Pain
Muscle size increasing
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Bradypnea
Hypotension
Apply tape securely around the mitt restraints to keep them fastened.
Check extremities for circulation, motion, and sensitivity over a 4-hour period.
Document the reason for application of restraints in the chart.
Promote resident comfort throughout the use of restraints.
The nurse telling the provider that the resident is not eating
A family member telling the nurse that it is the residents birthday
The CNA telling a visitor from church that the resident refuses to take his or her medications
The doctor telling the CNA caring for the resident that he or she may be experiencing pain when moved
The resident should not be touched because the resident might cause harm to others.
The resident is being punished.
Assessment of the resident needs such as bathroom, repositioning, and circulation must be conducted at least every 2 hours.
Residents are not allowed to have any visitors.
Incontinence
Difficulty breathing
Weak leg
Increased hunger
A person who represents a resident and investigates his or her complaint
A nurse representative who assures quality care
A person appointed by the court to handle an estate
A union representative