after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
B. after eating a meal.
Shakiness or trembling
Thirst and dry mouth
Sweet breath odor
Increased urine
Begin offering the resident fluids to drink every 15 minutes.
Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately.
Ask if the resident is having any pain when urinating.
Check to see if the tubing is kinked or bent.
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?
The aging process can be reversed with good health care.
Bladder incontinence is a normal part of aging.
Joints tend to be less flexible as a person ages.
Sensitivity to pain increases with age.
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.
Get the emergency cart
Turn the resident onto her side
Check if the resident is able to talk
Help the resident back into the chair
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 the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom.
get another nurse aide's help to walk the resident to the bathroom.
position a commode chair next to the chair the resident is sitting in.
ask the charge nurse for instructions on what assistance the resident needs.
Leave the room and close the door to allow privacy.
Consider if this is normal behavior for this couple.
Report the observation to the charge nurse immediately.
Tell the wife that she must leave the facility for the day.
allows residents to carry health care from the hospital to the nursing home.
provides for insurance coverage for residents and health care workers.
identifies protected health information that must remain confidential.
provides accountability for care offered across health care settings.
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
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?
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.
clear.
cloudy.
dark yellow.
strong smelling.
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.
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.
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.
Throw the razor away in a trash can.
Place the razor in a sharps container immediately.
Clean, rinse, and dry the razor so it can be used again.
Wrap the razor in a paper towel until it can be thrown away.
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
black.
green.
purple.
white.
The resident's shoe-fit
The resident's pulse rate
The way the resident walks
The color of the resident's toes
Tell the resident, I know what you mean. My days seem long too.
Ask the charge nurse if the resident can have some medication.
Ask about activities the resident has enjoyed in the past.
Tell the resident to check the activity schedule.
A resident's change in appetite
A resident's complaint of chest pain
A resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath
A resident who wanders is found napping in another resident's bed
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.
push the foreskin back to clean.
keep the foreskin in place over the penis.
wipe from the base of the penis towards the tip.
just cleanse the tip and directly over the urethra.
Protect the toe by putting on an extra sock.
Report the observation to the charge nurse.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
Soak the foot in very warm water and dry gently.
take short naps throughout the day.
show signs of Alzheimer's at a younger age.
prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening.
become restless and agitated late in the day.
check the resident's arms and jaw for possible injury or bruising.
check the care plan to see if the resident is on heart attack precautions.
ask if the resident might have eaten something that has upset her stomach.
recognize the seriousness of the signs and observations and report immediately.
ask how long the minister plans to visit.
explain politely that it is time to take vital signs.
check if the resident is praying before interrupting.
wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.
Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
Place a pillow under the resident's head and cover with a blanket.
Consider if the resident is trying to get attention.