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.
C. help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.
dependent and need total care.
confined to bed for several weeks.
going to physical therapy to increase mobility.
receiving range of motion (ROM) exercises to hip.
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Circulatory
Digestive
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.
any important information about a resident's condition.
the color, condition, and appearance of the skin.
fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements.
temperature, pulse, and respirations.
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
provide mouth care once a day.
avoid changing the resident's position.
talk to the resident while providing care.
keep the resident's room dark and quiet.
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.
limiting activity by keeping the resident on bedrest.
emptying the urinary drainage bag every two-hours.
keeping the area where the catheter enters the body clean.
toileting the resident every two hours for bladder retraining.
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.
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.
Dress the resident quickly.
Check the resident's vital signs.
Stop the dressing to let the resident rest.
Go to find a nurse to check the resident.
resident is wearing an incontinent brief.
resident is checked once every two hours.
restraint is applied following the manufacturer's instructions.
restraint is applied tightly and placed under the resident's clothing.
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
massage the area using lotion.
apply a dry protective dressing over the area.
keep the resident positioned to avoid pressure on the hip.
cleanse the hip using extra soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
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.
Use sterile technique when providing care.
Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma.
Position the resident on the side.
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.
ask how the resident went to the bathroom at home.
ask the resident to wait until the care plan is completed.
get instructions from the nurse about how to toilet the resident.
help the resident to the bathroom immediately, supporting the right-side.
check the resident's ABCs.
ask if the resident can talk.
provide an abdominal thrust.
lower the resident to the floor.
Lets go see if Bingo has started yet. You love Bingo.
Remember you are in a nursing home. Your daughter is all grown up.
Do you mean your greatgranddaughter? Your daughter just turned 60.
What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?
Fever
Weakness
Sour breath
Frequent urination
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.
accept that the husband has always been in charge.
explain that the nurse aide is certified and able to care for his wife.
suggest that the husband participate in his wife's resident care conference.
understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wife's needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
a skin fold.
a pressure ulcer.
skin breakdown.
a pressure point.
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.
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.