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.
D. wait to take the vital signs after the minister has left.
being consistent with carrying out the toileting schedule.
notifying the family that the resident has been placed on the program.
determining the type of program best suited for the resident.
checking the resident every four hours for incontinence.
Consider if the task can be performed another way.
Provide the care and perform the task as best as possible.
Contact the ombudsmans office since residents rights may be violated.
Refuse to perform the task and explain it is not within the nurse aides role.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fever
Weakness
Sour breath
Frequent urination
atrophy.
shearing.
infections.
contractures.
dementia.
arthritis.
foot drop.
Parkinsons disease.
Getting linen from a linen cart
Removing soiled linen from a bed
Performing range of motion exercises
Transferring a resident to a shower chair
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.
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Circulatory
Digestive
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.
ways to best provide for the comfort of the resident.
exercises to help improve the residents strength.
frequent observation to help prevent confusion.
instructions for providing post-mortem care.
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.
You do realize that you will look normal when you get your prosthesis?
Do you think you will ever leave your room? It will help you feel better
There is no reason to feel embarrassed about losing your leg?
You used to enjoy activities. Whats keeping you in your room so much?
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.
does not remember.
should not be restrained.
does not respond to instructions.
should not be resuscitated.
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.
guide the resident from the chair to the floor.
remove the other residents away from the table.
try to open the residents mouth to check for food.
keep the resident in the chair by holding around the residents waist.
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.
remove quickly since there is a risk of exposure to germs.
dispose of the gloves in a biohazard-safe trash can.
avoid contact with the outside of the gloves.
keep germs in the trash can area.
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.
check the residents ABCs.
ask if the resident can talk.
provide an abdominal thrust.
lower the resident to the floor.
Take the resident back to the residents room.
Distract the resident by asking about the residents family.
Invite the resident to sit down at the piano with the nurse aide.
Ask the activity director to find something for the resident to do.
take short naps throughout the day.
show signs of Alzheimers at a younger age.
prefer to go to bed earlier in the evening.
become restless and agitated late in the day.
clear.
cloudy.
dark yellow.
strong smelling.
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
hold the gait belt tighter and ask the resident to rest for a minute.
suggest the resident lean on the nurse aide for more support.
guide the resident over to the handrail and ask to hold.
ease the resident to the floor if a chair is not available.