Foot Care for One Foot Flashcards
Step by step
Step 1 hands
Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry
Step 2 esplain
Explain the procedure to the resident
step 3 fill
Fill a basin with warm water
Step 4 g
Put on gloves
Step 5 remove
Remove the sock from the resident’s (left/right) foot. (The scenario read to you will specify left or right.
Step 6 immerse
Immerse the resident’s foot in warm water.
a. You may verbalize the 5 to 20 minutes of soaking time after you begin soaking the foot
Step 7 soap
Use water and a soapy washcloth.
Step 8 wash
Wash the resident’s entire foot
Step 9 toes
Wash between the resident’s toes.
Step 10 rinse
Rinse the resident’s entire foot.
a. A soapy washcloth dipped in the basin and wrung out is okay for rinsing
Step 11 toes 2
Rinse between the resident’s toes
Step 12 dry
Dry the resident’s foot thoroughly
Step 13 bold
Dry thoroughly between the resident’s toes.
Step 14 warm
Warm lotion by rubbing it between your hands
Step 15 massage
Massage lotion over the resident’s entire foot