Dressing Bedridden Resident with an Affected (Weak) Side

Question 1

Step 1 hands

Answer 1

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry.

Question 2

Step 2 splain

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 3

Step 3 provide

Answer 3

Provide for privacy.

Question 4

Step 4 raise

Answer 4

Raise the bed height

Question 5

Step 5 cover

Answer 5

Keep the resident covered while removing the gown.

Question 6

Step 6 remove

Answer 6

Remove the gown from the resident’s unaffected side first

Question 7

Step 7 soiled

Answer 7

Place the soiled gown in a designated laundry hamper

Question 8

Step 8 dress

Answer 8

Dress the resident in a button-up shirt. Insert your hand through the sleeve of the shirt and grasp the
resident’s hand.

Question 9

Step 9 Bold dress

Answer 9

When dressing the resident in a button-up shirt, always start by dressing from the resident’s weak side.

Question 10

Step 10 pants

Answer 10

Assist the resident to raise their buttocks or turn the resident from side to side and draw the pants over the
buttocks and up to the resident’s waist

Question 11

Step 11 side

Answer 11

When dressing the resident in pants, always dress the resident’s weak side leg first

Question 12

Step 12 socks

Answer 12

Put on the resident’s non-skid socks. Draw the socks up the resident’s foot until they are smooth.

Question 13

Step 13 leave 1

Answer 13

Leave the resident comfortably/properly dressed.

Question 14

Step 14 leave 2

Answer 14

Leave the resident in a position of safety.

Question 15

Step 15 lower

Answer 15

Lower the bed

Question 16

Step 16 maintain

Answer 16

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 17

Step 17 place

Answer 17

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 18

Step 18 hands

Answer 18

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry