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.
B. avoid pulling or sliding the resident when moved.
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
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.
make chewing food easier.
decrease the risk of aspiration.
improve the residents digestion.
allow for better respirations between bites.
dementia.
arthritis.
foot drop.
Parkinsons disease.
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.
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.
Record the residents height as 5 feet 4 inches.
Record the residents height as 5 feet 6 inches.
Explain that older people shrink with aging.
Measure the resident again.
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.
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.
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.
Ask if the resident has been eating salty foods lately.
Elevate the residents legs and check again later.
Report the swelling to the charge nurse.
Avoid bathing the residents lower legs.
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 aides lack of experience with the nurse.
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.
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.
Give the resident a washcloth to hold
Suggest the resident wash his or her face
Ask the resident to check the water temperature
Check if the resident wants a partial or full shower
any important information about a residents condition.
the color, condition, and appearance of the skin.
fluid intake and output, as well as bowel movements.
temperature, pulse, and respirations.
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
At the nurses station.
On the isolation cart outside the residents room.
In the dirty utility room.
In the residents room.
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.
continue exercises but move onto another joint.
continue since stiff joints are a normal part of aging.
apply very gentle pressure to try to bend the elbow slightly.
suggest the resident see a physical therapist for the elbow.
control a residents behavior.
protect the resident from injury.
make staff members jobs easier.
decrease how often staff need to check the resident.
black.
green.
purple.
white.
Pasta and rice
Meat and eggs
Fruits and vegetables
Whole grains and milk products
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?
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.
To get the resident into a more comfortable position
To get towels placed to protect the bed linen
To keep the vomit off the residents face
To help prevent aspiration
hold the resident down to reduce injury.
keep the airway open and prepare to do CPR.
call the charge nurse and remain with the resident.
place a tongue blade between the residents teeth.
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Circulatory
Digestive
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.
A residents change in appetite
A residents complaint of chest pain
A resident who refuses to take a scheduled tub bath
A resident who wanders is found napping in another residents bed