Final Steps

Question 1

List the steps for the Final Steps procedure

Answer 1

1. Remove gloves, if applicable, and wash your hands.
2. Be certain resident is comfortable and in good body alignment. Use proper body mechanics.
3. Lower the bed height and position side rails (if used) as appropriate.
4. Place call light and water within the resident’s reach.
5. Ask the resident if anything else is needed.
6. Thank the resident.
7. Remove supplies and clean equipment according to facility procedure.
8. Open curtains, drapes, and door according to the resident’s wishes.
9. perform a visual safety check of the resident and environment.
10. Report unexpected findings to the nurse.
11. Document procedures according to facility procedure.

Question 2

What is the rationale for the step “1. Remove gloves, if applicable, and wash your hands.”?

Answer 2

Provides for infection control.

Question 3

What is the rationale for the step “2. Be certain resident is comfortable and in good body alignment. Use proper body mechanics.”?

Answer 3

Reduces stress and improves the resident’s comfort and sense of well-being.

Question 4

What is the rationale for the step “3. Lower the bed height and position side rails (if used) as appropriate.”?

Answer 4

Provides for safety.

Question 5

What is the rationale for the step “4. Place call light and water within the resident’s reach.”?

Answer 5

Allows the resident to communicate with staff as necessary and encourages hydration.

Question 6

What is the rationale for the step “5. Ask the resident if anything else is needed.”?

Answer 6

Encourages the resident to express their needs.

Question 7

What is the rationale for the step “6. Thank the resident.”?

Answer 7

Shows your respect toward the resident.

Question 8

What is the rationale for the step “7. Remove supplies and clean equipment according to facility procedure.”?

Answer 8

Facilities have different methods of disposal and sanitation. You will carry out the policies of your facility.

Question 9

What is the rationale for the step “8. Open curtains, drapes, and door according to the resident’s wishes.”?

Answer 9

Provides the resident with the right to choose.

Question 10

What is the rationale for the step “10. Report unexpected findings to the nurse.”?

Answer 10

Provides the nurse with necessary information to properly assess the resident’s condition and needs.

Question 11

What is the rationale for the step “11. Document procedures according to facility procedure.”?

Answer 11

What you document is a legal record of what you did. If you don’t document it, legally, it didn’t happen.

Question 11

What is the rationale for the step “9. perform a visual safety check of the resident and environment.”?

Answer 11

Prevents injury to you and the resident.