Leason 15- The Person Unit Flashcards
Full visual privacy means that:
The person is completely free from public view while in bed
These statements are about room temperatures. Which is correct?
Older person and those who are ill may need higher room temperatures
High -Fowler’s position is when the
Head of the bed is raised to 60 to 90 degrees
A person does not like drafts. Which is the following should you do?
Keep the person away from drafty areas
A resident cannot control his bladder. To prevent odors, you need to:
Check him often
Clean bed linen placed in clients room but NOT used should be
Put in the dirty linen container
The nurse aide notices that the clients radio cord is draped across a chair to reach the nearest outlet. The FIRST thing the nurse aide should do is
See if any changes can be made so that the radio can be plugged in safely
The purpose of paddling side rails on the clients bed is to
Protect the client from injury
What is the best way to keep a skilled nursing facility from having an unpleasant odor?
Empty bedpans and change linens in a timely manner
Which of the following is true regarding the use of side rails on a bed?
Side rails should not be raised unless stated in the care plan