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.
B. ask if the resident would like something else to eat.
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.
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.
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.
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
check the residents ABCs.
ask if the resident can talk.
provide an abdominal thrust.
lower the resident to the floor.
Turn on the residents television.
Make sure the residents bedpan is within reach.
Place the call light where the resident can reach it.
Say to the resident, Remember that you need help to walk.
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.
The residents shoe-fit
The residents pulse rate
The way the resident walks
The color of the residents toes
Offer to taste all the food first to prove it is not poisoned.
Report to the charge nurse that the resident is acting crazy.
Ask if there is something else the resident would like to eat.
Leave the resident alone because the resident will eat when hungry enough.
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.
To look for sores on the feet the resident may not feel
To check if vision problems have resulted in foot injuries
To trim the toenails so they do not become long or jagged
To make sure the resident does not get a foot fungus
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.
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.
Speak loudly and directly into the hearing aid.
Check that the hearing aid is in the correct ear.
Ask when the hearing aid battery was replaced.
Make sure the hearing aid is turned on.
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.
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.
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.
after taking a nap.
after eating a meal.
just before bedtime.
during the shift change.
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.
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?
decide break times with other nurse aides.
review assignments with others to check if residents are divided evenly.
check all assigned residents to see if anyone has immediate needs.
check what the activity department has scheduled for residents during the shift.
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.
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.
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.
limit physical contact with ill residents who are transferred or walked.
protect the nurse aides back when walking or transferring a resident.
help steady and support a resident when transferring or walking.
allow residents to transfer or walk independently.
Use sterile technique when providing care.
Wear gloves for Standard Precautions.
Avoid cleansing skin near the stoma.
Position the resident on the side.
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.
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.
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 wifes resident care conference.
understand that the husband wants staff aware of his wifes needs.
pat gently to dry and cover with a dry dressing before applying a sock.
stop the foot care immediately and ask the resident what happened.
report the skin opening to the charge nurse as soon as possible.
check the residents sock for any wound drainage.