Supplies Flashcards
Mouth and denture care
3 pair of gloves 1 towels 1 washcloth Emesis basin Denture brush Denture toothpaste Toothpaste 3 sponge totes 1 cup of water Dentures in denture cup Mouthwash Lip balm or petroleum jelly Cotton swab
PROM. Shoulder
Wash hands
Support on wrist and elbow
Flexion and extension with palm down
Abduction and adduction with palm up
Horizontal abduction and adduction with palm up
Rotation
Bed and bath partial
7 Washcloths 2 Towels Bath blanket Bed protector Wash Bain Bath thermometer Soap Paper towels 2 pair Gloves Clean clothing Lotion Deodorant Clean linens
Remember: changing water
Changing wash cloths
Respiration so count
15-20 breaths/ min Respiratory rate Rhythm Depth: deep or shallow Difficult/ shallow respiration = dysnea
Hand and nail care
2 Wash cloth Towel Bed protector Emesis basin Bath thermometer Orange stick Nail clippers Emory board Soap Lotion Paper towels 2 Gloves change before applying lotion after washing hands
Remember: 5 minute soak
1 hand at a time
Replace water when dirty
Catheter care
2 pair of gloves 4 Washcloths 2 Towels Bath blanket Wash basin Bath thermometer Soap or cleansing agent Paper towels
Remember bed protector
Towel under buttocks
3-4 inches of catheter to clean
Mouth care with natural care
Towel Gloves Protective eye wear and/ or gown Paper towels Tooth brush Toothpaste Emesis basin Cup Dental floss Mouth wash Lip balm or petro jelly Cotton swab
Remember: paper towels on side of sink before setting down Emesis basin or toothbrush
Brush tongue
Mouthwash before and after brushing
Floss starting front to back one side then other then bottom
Mouthwash after flossing
Dry mouth w/ towel put in hamper
Ask about lip balm encourage person to apply
Emptying urine drainage bag
Gloves Graduate Alcohol wipe Paper towels I and O form PenciI and paper
Remember: Fill drainage bag Place paper towel on floor Do not touch container Close clamp Wipe end of tube with alcohol swab Take graduate and eye level measure empty and clean
Transfer from bed to chair with pivot
Gait belt
Wheelchair with foot beds
Socks and shoes
Remember Wheel chair foot rests and brake Put on socks and shoes before standing Let person sit for 1 minute about dizziness Put on footwear Apply gait belt Arms on shoulder Lean forward
Bedpan
Bedpan Bedpan cover Toilet paper Gloves Wash basin Soap Washcloth Towel
Remember:
lower hob before and after bedpan
Leave toilet paper
Change gloves after on bedpan,
Pulse
60-100 beats/ min
Rate
Rhythm: regular, irregular
Force: bounding or threads
Change linen on occupied bed
Pillowcase Top sheet Bottom sheet Bath blanket Draw sheet 2 gloves after removing soiled bottom sheet,before putting new bottom
Remember :
Privacy curtain
check for personal belongings
Avoid holding clean or dirty linens vs body
Remove desperado and blanket, place on clean area
Bath blanket
Remove soiled top sheet- hamper
Roll person toward you
Loosen dirty mattress cover,drawer sheet and bottom sheet
Fan fold toward person
Tuck bed protector
Change gloves
Put in new drawer sheet
Put on bottom sheet rough stitch vs bed not person
Bottom sheet even at foot of bed
Then fold under mattress miter corner tuck in to bottom by feet
Put drawer sheet tuck under mattress
Fan fold the sheet ,drawer , protector sheet under the person
Have person roll toward you holding the rail
Lower side rail
Check for left items in bed
Loosen remove soiled linens including bed protectorplace in hamper
Remove replace gloves
Pull clean items bottom and drawer sheet properlly aligned
Tuck under head of bed
Do drawer sheet
Help person roll on back to center of bed
Adjust pillow good alignment
Put top sheet with top at head of mattress
Ensure smooth stitching on top of person
Place bath blanket in hamper
Pillowcase
Open end of pillow case away from door
Tuck in top linens and toe pleat
Miter top
Feeding a snack sitting in a chair
2 hand wipes Clothing protector Spoon Snack Drink in cup Fluid and intake form Pen and pencil Assistive devices
Remember: Check plan to ensure right diet Make sure resident sitting up right Clean hands before eating Sit on side of resident's hand eating preferences Offer body protector Wipe mouth after feeding Wash hands Assist with mouth care
Ambulated with gait belt
Gait belt Socks she's Edge of bed Wait several minutes Stand Hold gait belt on weak side Use same footIng as resident
Change to side lying position and move to side of bed
Towel
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Pillows
Remember:
Lift head and remove pillow
Bend knees
Hands on chest
Cross feet
1 arm under neck and shoulder
Other arm on back
1 arm under waist
Other under thighs
Hands under calves
Other under feet
Safe position from edge of bed
Pillow under head
Top arm under pillow
Adjust shoulder
Rolled towel or pillow on back
Pillow between leg with upper leg bent
Support knee and ankle
