Assist A Consumer With Foot Care

Question 1

What is a test tip regarding foot care assistance?

Answer 1

Perform the skill on one foot only for the test

Question 2

What are the supplies you need for foot care?

Answer 2

2 pairs of disposable gloves
2 washbasins with warm water
2 disposable pads
Soap 
Nail file/emery board 
Orange wood stick
Paper towel 
Lotion
Hand towel 
Washcloth 
Hamper/laundry basket 
Trash container

Question 3

Step 1

Answer 3

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Question 4

Step 2

Answer 4

Gather your supplies and put them on a clean surface

Question 5

Step 3

Answer 5

Wash you hands

Question 6

Step 4

Answer 6

Put on gloves

Question 7

Step 5

Answer 7

Ensure the consumer is in proper body alignment and check their position

Question 8

Step 6

Answer 8

Place both washbasins on a disposable pad on the floor at the consumers feet

Question 9

Step 7

Answer 9

Ask the client to check the temperature of the water and adjust accordingly

Question 10

What is first step for washing the foot?

Answer 10

Check the client’s foot, including between the toes and on the heel, for sores, bruising, blisters, or swelling

IMPORTANT: Report any changes in the consumer’s foot or skin breakdown

Question 11

Step 2

Answer 11

Soak the foot for 5-10 minutes

Test tip: Say “I have soaked the client’s foot in warm water for 5-10 minutes” cover the entire surface of the foot

Question 12

Step 3

Answer 12

Wet the washcloth and apply soap (make sure there in a lather with bubbles)

Question 13

Step 4

Answer 13

Hold the client’s foot above the washbasin that you soaked the foot in and wash the foot and between the toes with the soapy washcloth

Question 14

Step 5

Answer 14

Use the second washbasin to rinse all soap off the entire foot including between toes.

Question 15

Step 6

Answer 15

Carefully pay the foot and between the toes dry

IMPORTANT: Do not rub the skin

Question 16

Step 7:

Answer 16

Use the orange wood stick to clean under one toenail and wipe the stick on the paper towel.

Question 17

Step 8

Answer 17

Repeat step 7 for each toenail. Make sure to wipe the stick off between the cleaning of each nail

(Trash orange wood stick after you’re done)

Question 18

Step 9:

Answer 18

“Filing in one direction, checking for rough edges” -for each toe while doing so

Question 19

Step 10:

Answer 19

Remove the gloves and put one the second pair

Tip: you do not have to wash your hands during this glove change unless your hands become soiled

Question 20

Step 11:

Answer 20

Ask the consumer “would you like me to apply lotion?”

If yes, then apply the lotion but do not apply the lotion between the toes

If no, move on to step 12

Question 21

Step 12:

Answer 21

Wipe your gloves on the paper towel

Question 22

Step 13

Answer 22

Ask the client if you would like assistance putting on their socks and shoes

Question 23

What is the first step you do after you finish?

Answer 23

Ensure the client is in proper body alignment and assess their position

Question 24

Step 2:

Answer 24

Clean up and disinfect items used

remember to disinfect foot basin

Question 25

Step 3:

Answer 25

Remove your gloves and wash your hands

Question 26

Step 4

Answer 26

Ask the client if you can get them anything, such as:

Cell phone
Glass of water
Tv remote

Question 27

Step 5

Answer 27

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