To get the resident into a more comfortable position
To get towels placed to protect the bed linen
To keep the vomit off the resident's face
To help prevent aspiration
D. To help prevent aspiration
Report this to the charge nurse.
Ask if this is a normal pattern for the resident's body.
Suggest the resident drink more water and increase foods with fiber.
Check if the resident is getting a medication to help with bowel movements.
making sure the water temperature is proper.
getting the resident back to her room right away.
finishing the shower quickly by washing only soiled areas.
keeping the resident safe and comfortable.
put the shirt sleeve on the left arm first, then the right arm.
ask which arm the resident prefers the sleeve to go on first.
put the shirt sleeve on the right arm first, then the left arm.
raise resident's arms up to slide both sleeves on at the same time.
The resident's fingers are cold and blue in color.
The splint was removed as scheduled in the care plan.
The resident asks to have the splint removed for a few minutes.
The resident asks the nurse aide to reposition the arm with the splint.
a skin fold.
a pressure ulcer.
skin breakdown.
a pressure point.
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.
Give the resident more time to swallow.
Keep the amount of fluid small by using a spoon to give fluids.
Add thickener to the fluid and see if it helps stop the coughing.
Stop the feeding and report the coughing to the charge nurse right away.
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 to be alone with her spouse.
Suggest that the husband take the resident home for a visit.
Explain that the facilitys policies do not allow for this type of visiting.
Remind the resident that this is a nursing home and not a hotel.
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.
Orient the resident to person, place and time.
Review how to use the call light with the resident.
Tell the resident to never get out of bed without help.
Try to find out if there is something the resident needs.
Correct residents' posture
Improve the residents' breathing
Promote circulation at pressure points
Provide an opportunity for incontinent care
black.
green.
purple.
white.
does not remember.
should not be restrained.
does not respond to instructions.
should not be resuscitated.
Arms and hands
Abdominal area
Face and neck
Perineal area
decide break times with other nurse aides.
review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift.
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.
Maybe you can plan to walk a little further this afternoon.
The doctor ordered your walking exercise. You really need to try.
You have the right to refuse. Do you want me to tell the nurse?
Would you prefer to walk a little later?
Turn on the residents television.
Make sure the residents bedpan is within reach.
Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
Say to the resident, Remember that you need help to walk.
Keep the bed in the lowest position throughout bathing.
Keep the residents body covered during the bath.
Open the window for fresh air during the bath.
Add a lot of soap to the water in the basin.
Give the resident fluids in small amounts.
Provide the resident with a small cup of ice chips.
Ask if the resident can handle any fluids with the nausea.
Remove any fluids at the bedside including the water pitcher.
Disconnect the feeding tube temporarily to give the shower.
Protect the pump with a plastic bag before bringing into the shower room.
Ask the charge nurse for assistance with the feeding pump.
Give the resident a bed bath since the resident has a feeding tube.
Shakiness or trembling
Thirst and dry mouth
Sweet breath odor
Increased urine
You do realize that you will look normal when you get your prosthesis?
Do you think you will ever leave your room? It will help you feel better
There is no reason to feel embarrassed about losing your leg?
You used to enjoy activities. What's keeping you in your room so much?
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.
Ask another nurse aide to trade assignments.
Provide the care since the resident cannot be harmed.
Talk to other nurse aides about how to perform the procedure.
Discuss the nurse aide's lack of experience with the nurse.
limit physical contact with ill residents who are transferred or walked.
protect the nurse aide's back when walking or transferring a resident.
help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.
allow residents to transfer or walk independently.
Pain is usually worse in the morning.
Residents with dementia do not feel pain.
A person's culture can affect response to pain.
Younger people handle pain better than older adults.
Explain that HIPAA laws forbid staff from discussing residents that died.
Suggest the resident talk to other residents feeling the same loss.
Try distracting the resident with a more cheerful subject.
Allow the resident to talk about the resident who died.
To get the resident into a more comfortable position
To get towels placed to protect the bed linen
To keep the vomit off the resident's face
To help prevent aspiration