place a cool, wet washcloth to the residents forehead.
cover the resident with extra blankets.
record and report the change at the end of the shift.
report the temperature promptly.
D. report the temperature promptly.
A residents complaint of not getting to activities on time.
A resident who states a need for a new pair of elastic stockings.
A resident with dementia who states the need to talk to the residents son.
A resident who has always been oriented is suddenly scared and confused.
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
The residents 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.
Leaving the bedpan in place for extra time
Putting an incontinent brief on the resident
Answering the residents call light quickly
Controlling fluid intake throughout the day
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.
check how quickly the fire is spreading.
remove any residents near the fire.
throw a blanket over the flames.
pull the alarm.
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.
Wear gloves, a mask and a gown when providing care.
Use strict isolation precautions throughout care.
Wash hands and wear gloves throughout care.
Double bag all items removed from the room.
Call for help while keeping the resident calm.
Check for injuries while asking how the resident fell.
Place a pillow under the residents head and cover with a blanket.
Consider if the resident is trying to get attention.
Report this to the charge nurse.
Ask if this is a normal pattern for the residents 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.
quickly move the resident to the nurses station.
ask the resident how badly the burned area hurts.
wet a towel or napkin with cool water and place against the injured area.
apply antibiotic ointment to the burned area and then cover with a bandage.
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 financial arrangements made for the residents care.
specific care required for the resident and the goals of care.
facility procedures for performing different nursing care procedures.
the nurse aides assignments and when care is provided to each resident.
Check on the residents every few minutes.
Report the residents behavior to the charge nurse.
Ask the nurse if the residents should be medicated.
Tell the residents that sex is not allowed in the nursing home.
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.
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.
Pain is usually worse in the morning.
Residents with dementia do not feel pain
A persons culture can affect response to pain.
Younger people handle pain better than older adults.
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.
check the residents ABCs.
ask if the resident can talk.
provide an abdominal thrust.
lower the resident to the floor.
Keeping side rails raised
Using less lotion on the skin
Sliding the resident up in the bed
Dressing the resident in long sleeves
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.
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.
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.
At the nurses station.
On the isolation cart outside the residents room.
In the dirty utility room.
In the residents room.
In the morning and at bedtime
At the beginning and near the end of a shift
Whenever the resident is soiled with urine or stool
Every two hours when the nurse aide checks on the resident
a skin fold.
a pressure ulcer.
skin breakdown.
a pressure point.
residents last measured weight is available.
scale measures both pounds and kilograms.
resident is wearing light weight clothing such as pajamas.
scale is balanced or calibrated before helping the resident onto the scale.
provide mouth care once a day.
avoid changing the residents position.
talk to the resident while providing care.
keep the residents room dark and quiet.
Washing a residents hands after toileting
Using a wipe to clean around a residents stoma
Cleaning a shower chair with a chemical cleanser
Cleaning a residents bath basin with soap after use
Try to get the resident to take a few sips of water through a straw.
Reach around from behind the resident to provide abdominal thrusts.
Pat the residents back and then reach in his mouth to remove the blockage.
Ask the resident to take a deep breath and cough.