making sure the resident gets a lot of rest.
providing a routine time for the resident to toilet.
giving the resident cereal for breakfast every morning.
keeping a bedpan within reach while the resident is in bed.
B. providing a routine time for the resident to toilet.
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.
Clean the catheter, starting at the meatus and moving downward.
Clean the catheter, starting at the end and moving towards the genitalia.
Disconnect the drainage bag from the catheter to empty the bag fully.
Cleanse around the meatus with alcohol swabs, wiping front to back.
They tend to walk quickly.
They tend to lean back when walking.
They walk normally but with some shakiness.
They shuffle their feet while taking small steps.
Don't you think God knows you are in a nursing home?
Would you like it arranged for a priest to visit you?
Sounds like you are not ready to die.
Have you considered praying?
ask the resident when he had his last bowel movement.
check if the resident is hungry or needs to go to the bathroom.
try to keep the resident close to observe the resident throughout the shift.
allow the resident to move around as long he does not harm other residents.
At the nurses' station.
On the isolation cart outside the resident's room.
In the dirty utility room.
In the resident's room.
resident will be placed on short-term bed rest.
area will be covered with a protective dressing.
area will need frequent massage with a moisturizing lotion.
resident should be positioned to avoid pressure on the area.
pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock.
stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened.
report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
check the resident's sock for any wound drainage.
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.
Put hand rolls in the resident's hands.
Avoid raising the head of the resident's bed.
Turn and position the resident according to schedule.
Provide range of motion (ROM) exercises every two hours.
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.
does not remember.
should not be restrained.
does not respond to instructions.
should not be resuscitated.
find out what the resident plans to do for the day.
make sure a walker is available for support in case it is needed.
ask if the resident has taken any medication recently.
allow time for the resident to adjust to sitting at the edge of the bed.
Place a gait belt around the residents waist
Position the chair as close to the bed as possible
Signal the resident to stand by saying, 1, 2, 3, stand
Follow the transfer technique as described in the care plan
make sure the tubing is free of kinks.
remove oxygen when the resident is eating.
place a NO VISITORS sign on the resident's door.
limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident.
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products
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.
Dietitian
Social worker
Physical therapist
Activities director
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.
check if the resident was snacking before the meal.
ask if the resident would like something else to eat.
remind the resident that dinner is several hours away.
check when the resident last had a bowel movement.
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)
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.
remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties.
encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending.
respect the resident's decision and ask what the resident would like to do.
ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday.
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.
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
having coworkers hold the resident upright to allow for the measurement.
adding the length of legs, chest, and neck/head to determine the height.
asking the resident's height and subtracting an inch for age-related shrinkage.
taking the measurement from head to heels while the resident is flat in bed.
wear gloves to reduce friction against the skin.
avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved.
tell the resident to be careful and follow directions.
ask the resident to keep arms held over the residents head.
check how quickly the fire is spreading.
remove any residents near the fire.
throw a blanket over the flames.
pull the alarm.
go find the charge nurse.
get the suction machine.
call emergency services (911).
begin abdominal thrusts.
Leaving the bedpan in place for extra time
Putting an incontinent brief on the resident
Answering the resident's call light quickly
Controlling fluid intake throughout the day