ATI FUNDAMENTALS CMS A
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1. When a client is confused, pulling 1ãFIRST — Assess for cause (pain, hypoxia, meds, infec-
lines, or disoriented: tion
)
2ãSECOND — Use alternatives to restraints (family, cover
lines
)
3ãTHIRD — If unsafe ’get provider order for restraints
4ãLAST — Apply restraints correctly
2. When assessing for air- FIRST: Sit the client upright (high Fowler's)’This improves
way/breathing issues: chest expansion more than suction, humidity, or IS
THEN: Suction, oxygen, or breathing interventions
3. unsafe provider orders: Activate the chain of command if orders delay care
THEN document
THEN incident report (later)
4. Restraints Pad bony areas
Tie to bed FRAME, NOT rails
Remove q2hr
Check circulation q15min initially
5. Fall Documentation Must be only what you see:
"Client found lying on floor"
No opinions
No "incident report completed"
6. Seizure Precautions FIRST: protect head / safety
SECOND: side-lying positionNEVER: Restrain Put any-
thing in mouth
7. Fire Safety (RACE)
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1ãRescue
2ãAlarm
3ãContain
4ãExtinguish
8. Safe Lifting Keep object close
Bend at knees (NOT waist)
Wide base of support
Use legs, not back
9. DELEGATION & SCOPE OF PRAC- AP Can Do:
TICE Bathing
Feeding stable client (not dysphagia)
Vital signs
BP after meds
Ambulation
SCD application (after RN assesses skin first)
Using communication board
ROM exercises (passive)
10. NUTRITION / GI / FLUID BALANCE Diarrhea — Teaching
Low fiber
Avoid caffeine
Avoid alcoho
l Eat probiotics (yogurt)
Small frequent meals No raw veggies
No carbonated drinks
No hot liquids
11. Heart Failure Teaching Sodium limit: 2 g/day
Call provider for e
3 lb gain in 2 days
Daily weights
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1. When a client is confused, pulling 1ãFIRST — Assess for cause (pain, hypoxia, meds, infec-
lines, or disoriented: tion
)
2ãSECOND — Use alternatives to restraints (family, cover
lines
)
3ãTHIRD — If unsafe ’get provider order for restraints
4ãLAST — Apply restraints correctly
2. When assessing for air- FIRST: Sit the client upright (high Fowler's)’This improves
way/breathing issues: chest expansion more than suction, humidity, or IS
THEN: Suction, oxygen, or breathing interventions
3. unsafe provider orders: Activate the chain of command if orders delay care
THEN document
THEN incident report (later)
4. Restraints Pad bony areas
Tie to bed FRAME, NOT rails
Remove q2hr
Check circulation q15min initially
5. Fall Documentation Must be only what you see:
"Client found lying on floor"
No opinions
No "incident report completed"
6. Seizure Precautions FIRST: protect head / safety
SECOND: side-lying positionNEVER: Restrain Put any-
thing in mouth
7. Fire Safety (RACE)
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, ATI FUNDAMENTALS CMS A
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1ãRescue
2ãAlarm
3ãContain
4ãExtinguish
8. Safe Lifting Keep object close
Bend at knees (NOT waist)
Wide base of support
Use legs, not back
9. DELEGATION & SCOPE OF PRAC- AP Can Do:
TICE Bathing
Feeding stable client (not dysphagia)
Vital signs
BP after meds
Ambulation
SCD application (after RN assesses skin first)
Using communication board
ROM exercises (passive)
10. NUTRITION / GI / FLUID BALANCE Diarrhea — Teaching
Low fiber
Avoid caffeine
Avoid alcoho
l Eat probiotics (yogurt)
Small frequent meals No raw veggies
No carbonated drinks
No hot liquids
11. Heart Failure Teaching Sodium limit: 2 g/day
Call provider for e
3 lb gain in 2 days
Daily weights
2/7
