Chapters 13 and 14 Flashcards
What is a bed cradle
it is used to keep the bed covers from pushing down on a resident’s feet
oral care
care of the mouth, teeth, and gums
oxygen concentrator
a box-like device that changes the air in the room into more oxygen
pediculosis
a infestation of lice. Lice can spread very quickly
trochanter roll
keeps a resident’s hips from turning outward
Know ways to promote respect, privacy, and dignity
1) Knock before entering the resident’s room. Do not rush residents while they are in the bathroom.
2) Respecting a resident’s private time and personal things.
3) Encouraging residents to do things for themselves. Also keeping residents covered as much as possible when you help with dressing.
Which residents are at a higher risk of skin deterioration at pressure points?
resident’s with restricted mobility
Know about pressure sores
1) Most pressure sores occur within a few weeks of admission to LTCF. Pressure sores are painful and difficult to deal with.
2) They can lead to life threatening infections. Prevention is the key to skin health.
How often should immobile residents be repositioned
at least every two hours
What skin observations should be reported with darker complexions?
1) The skin area may appear purple. If this discoloration does not go away, even when the resident’s position is changed.
2) Any change in the feel of tissue.
3) Any change in the appearance of the skin, such as the “orange-peel” look.
4) Extremely dry, crust-like areas that might be covering a tissue break upon closer look.
Know the guidelines for basic skin care
1) Report any changes in the resident’s skin. Provide regular, daily care for the skin to keep it clean and dry.
2) When complete baths are not taken every day, check the resident’s skin. Massage skin often. Use light circular strokes to increase circulation.
3) Use little or no pressure on bony areas. Be careful during transfers. Avoid pulling or tearing fragile skin. Residents seated in chairs or wheelchairs need to be repositioned often, too. Reposition resident every 15 minutes if they are in a wheelchair or chair and cannot change positions easily.
What four body parts should be washed every day
the face, hands, perineum, and axillae
Know the guidelines for bathing
before bathing a resident, make sure the room is warm enough. Before bathing, make sure the water temperature is safe and comfortable.
2) Test the water temperature to make sure it is not too hot, then have the resident test the water temperature. His/her sense of touch may be different from yours.
3) Gather supplies before giving a bath so the resident is not left alone. Use only products approved by the facility or that the resident prefers.
When should the nursing assistant give nail care
Give nail care when it has been assigned or if nails are dirty or have jagged edges. Do not give nail care to a diabetic resident.
What is proper bath temperature
1005 degree to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
Know how to properly handle and style hair.
1) Nursing assistants help keep resident’s hair clean and styled.
2) Use hair ornaments only as requested. Do not comb or brush resident’s hair into a childish style.
3) When assisting with combing, brushing, or styling hair, handle it gently.
how do you properly address a person’s weakened side?
It is called the affected side. Never refer to the weaker side as the “bad side,” or talk about the “bad” leg or arm.
Know the guidelines for dressing and undressing
1) As with all care, the resident’s wishes should be asked and followed. Let the resident choose clothing got the day. However, check to see if it is clean, appropriate for the weather, and in good condition.
2) Encourage the resident to dress in regular clothes rather than in pajamas. Wearing regular daytime clothing encourages more activity and out-of-bed time.
3) The resident should do as much to dress or undress himself/herself as possible. Provide privacy. For residents who have weaknesses or paralysis on one side, place the weaker, or affected, arm or leg through the garments first. When undressing, do the opposite start with the stronger, or unaffected side.
