CH13 Review Flashcards
5 reasons a resident may need help with personal care ?
- long-term chronic illness
- frail because of advanced age
- permanently disabled
- dying person
4 examples to promote dignity and independence when giving personal care
- encourage residents to do as much as they are able to do and be patient
- knock and wait for permission to enter the residents room
- not interrupt residents while they are in the bathroom
- respect residents private time and personal thing
5 things about a resident a CNA’s can observe during during personal care
- skin
- mental state
- mobility
- flexibility
- comfort level
Why is preventing pressure ulcers extremely important?
Prevention is very important and is key to skin health.
When skin begins to break down what does it look like ?
Looks like a blister or shallow crater
10 signs to observe and report about residents skin
- pale,white,redness, or purple areas
- blisters or bruises
- complaint of tingling,warmth, or burning of the skin
- dry or flaking skin
- itching or scratching
- rash or any skin discoloration
- swelling
- fluid or blood draining from skin
- broken skin
- wounds or ulcers on the skin
At a minimum how often should residents be repositioned?
At least every 2 hours
4 examples of positioning devices and explain how they can help
- back rests provide support and comfort
- bed cradles or foot cradles are used to keep the bed covers from resting on residents legs &feet
- footboards are padded boards placed against the residents feet to keep them properly aligned
- hand rolls are cloth-covered or rubber items that keep the fingers from curling tightly
Why is it unnecessary for many elderly people to have a complete bath or shower every day?
Older skin produces less perspiration and oil. Elderly people with dry and fragile skin should should bathe only once or twice a week this prevents further dryness
Why should residents as well as CNA’s test the water temperature before bathing ?
Resident should test water to see if comfortable
CNA should test that water doesn’t exceed 105 degrees F
Why should CNA wipe front to back when giving perineal care ?
To prevent infection
2 benefits of back rubs
- Help relax resident
- Increase circulation
Why should bath oils, lotions, or powders NOT be used in showers or tubs ?
Makes surfaces slippery and dangerous
Why should CNA must be especially careful while giving nail care to diabetic residents?a
A cut can lead to infection,which can lead to a severe wound or even amputation
Why should CNA wear gloves while shaving resident ?
Do to the risk of blood exposure
3 reasons why electric razors should not be used near water when oxygen is in use or if a resident has a pacemaker
Electricity near water may cause electrocution
Electricity near oxygen may cause an explosion
4 examples of ADL’s
- dressing
- eating
- toileting
- transfering
Symptoms of head lice
Itching
Bite marks on scalp
Skin sores,and matted
Bad-smelling hair and scalp
How to refer to residents affected side?
Weaker or involved
When dressing a resident with a weaker arm which arm is usually placed the weaker or stronger arm
Weaker first
What does consist of?
Brushing teeth, tongue, and gums; flossing teeth with dental floss;caring for lips; and caring for dentures
Minimum number of times per day that oral care is done
Twice each day
How to prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents?
Turn resident on his Side
Only use swabs for these residents
Why should hot water not be used on dentures ?
Dentures may warp
