make sure the tubing is free of kinks.
remove oxygen when the resident is eating.
place a NO VISITORS sign on the residents door.
limit how often mouth care is provided to the resident.
A. make sure the tubing is free of kinks.
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
resident neglect.
resident abuse.
nurse aide carelessness.
nurse aide noncompliance.
if the resident thinks someone took it.
if the resident has checked the lost and found box.
who was assigned to the resident on the previous shift.
for permission to help look around the residents 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.
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.
explain that the shower is required to keep clean and healthy.
try to motivate the resident by collecting clothing and supplies.
ask if the resident has another preference for bathing today.
remind the resident, You do have the right to refuse care.
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.
Help the resident to a sitting position on the floor.
Ask the resident to stay still while the nurse aide calls for help.
Ask the resident to describe the pain and how the fall happened.
Support the injured arm by placing a pillow under the arm and shoulder.
ask if the resident remembers his/her last weight.
ask when the resident last ate food or drank fluid.
wait until after the resident has a bowel movement.
check what scale is usually used for this resident.
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.
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.
ask the resident to use a walker while assisting the resident to the bathroom.
get another nurse aides 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.
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.
check the residents ABCs.
ask if the resident can talk.
provide an abdominal thrust.
lower the resident to the floor.
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.
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.
massage the beard area of the face gently.
rub the beard in the direction of the hair growth.
hold a warm, wet wash cloth against the face first.
lather the face with soap instead of shaving cream.
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.
Use sterile technique when providing care.
Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma.
Position the resident on the side.
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.
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.
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.
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
check the residents 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.
remind the resident how much the resident enjoys parties.
encourage the resident to go since so many other residents are attending.
respect the residents decision and ask what the resident would like to do.
ask if the resident participated in any activities for the Jewish Hanukah holiday.
Provide total care for the resident.
Set high standards for the residents achievements.
Help the resident focus on even small accomplishments.
Remind the resident that she will be happier when she is home.
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.
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 great-granddaughter? Your daughter just turned 60.
What do you like to do with your daughter when she gets home from school?
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.
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.