Skill 2 - Applies One Knee-High Elastic Stocking

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Client is in supine position (lying down in bed) while stocking is applied

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Turn stocking inside-out, at least to the heel

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Place foot of stocking over toes, foot, and heel

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Pull top of stocking over foot, heel, and leg

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Move foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and overextension of limb and joints

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Finish procedure with no twists or wrinkles and heel of stocking, if present, is over heel and opening in toe area (if present) is either over or under toe area; if using a mannequin, candidate may state stocking needs to be wrinkle-free

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

After completing skill, wash hands