Unit 5 Flashcards
Resident’s Room
A Private area
treated like a person’s home
always knock before entering
Comfort
keep at comfortable temp for resident’s comfort
OBRA requires 71-81*
Effects tolerance to heat
Illness
Age
Medication
How to keep resident’s warm
correct clothing lap robes blankets bath blankets during care move from drafty areas
Preventing Odors
Provide good hygiene Change incontinence promptly Dispose of soiled linen Dispose of depends/pads Flush toilets Use room deodorizers
Noise
can be disturbing if ill or confused control voice handle equipment carefully keep equipment in good order answer phones, call lights, alarms
Lighting
adjust to meet needs of resident
open or close drapes
night lights
report bulb outages immediately
Furniture in Resident’s Room
Bed
Overbed Table (NEVER used for soiled items)
Night Stand (bottom shelf for clean bedpans/urinal/graduate pitcher)
Chest of Drawers
Chairs
Privacy Curtains
Care for Room
Keep neat & clean
Clean overbid table after use
Clean bed as directed
Report signs of insects or pets
Daily care by CNA
Keep water pitcher filled
Empty trash as needed. Replace bag
Don’t move or remove belongings without permission
Clean personal supplies & return to proper area
Clean as you go
Importance of sleep
vital to physical & mental well-being
Average 7-9 hours each night
Lack of sleep can cause
Decreased mental function
reduced reaction time
Irritability
Decreases Immune system
Affects sleep
Fear Stress Noise Diet Medications Illness/Pain Sharing a Room
Make sure bed is made right & clean
wet beds can cause infection and ulcers
Types of beds
Unoccupied
Occupied
Surgical
