Module 8- Patient Care Skills

A partial bath would include bathing the following body areas: Face, hands, underarms, back buttocks and genital area A complete bed bath would be given to a resident who: Is unconscious 00:02 01:33 A nurse assistant is bathing a resident. Which of the following observations should be immediately reported to the nurse? A bleeding skin tear When bathing a resident, the nurse assistant sees a swelling around the knee that is tender to touch. The nurse assistant should: Report this observation to the nurse I'm preparing the bath for the dependent resident, the nurse assistant should: Adjust the water temperature to 105 degrees F When bathing a dependent resident, the nurse assistant should: Rinse off all soap completely and dry the skin thoroughly. When washing the face of a dependent resident, the nurse assistant should: Use different corners of the washcloth when washing each eye In a complete bed bath, the water is changed: Whenever the water becomes soapy it cool. To assist Mrs.B a resident, into a bathtub, the nurse assistant should: Have the resident hold on to the grab bar in the tub enclosure as she steps into the tub Oral hygiene should be done: After each meal and at bedtime In what position should an unconscious resident be placed when performing oral care? Lateral (side-lying, head to side) position In assisting a resident with oral hygiene: Hold the emesis basin under the resident's chin when he/she needs to spit 00:04 01:33 Upgrade to remove ads Only $35.99/year When the resident takes his/her dentures out for the evening, the nurse assistant should: Store them in a labeled container filled with cool water inside the bedside table drawer When cleaning dentures, the nurse assistant should: Brush all surfaces of the dentures When giving oral hygiene to an unconscious resident, it is important for the nurse assistant to: Prevent the resident from aspirating (breathing in) any fluid As you brush Mrs. K's teeth, you notice that her gums are bleeding. The nurse assistant should: Notify the charge nurse A resident asks a nurse assistant to cut his toenails because they are very thick and hurt when he wears shoes. The nurse assistant should: Report his request to the nurse To clean under the fingernails of the resident, the nurse assistant should: Use an orange stick When performing hair care for a resident, the nurse assistant should: Style it according to the residents wishes Before combing or brushing a resident's hair, the nurse assistant should: Place a towel over the resident's shoulders The purpose of shampooing the hair of residents is to: Maintain cleanliness and well being A medicinal shampoo generally requires: That the shampoo is left in the hair for a period of time before rinsing it out To safely shave a resident with a safety razor, the nurse assistant should: Keep the skin taut in the area being shaved After shaving a resident with his own electric razor, the nurse assistant should: Clean the blades if the razor with a cleaning brush The nurse assistant is putting a pair of pants on a resident who cannot sit up because of weakness. The nurse assistant should slip both feet into the legs of the pants and then: Assist the resident to roll from side to side as the nurse assistant pulls the pants up to the waist A general rule for dressing a resident who is paralyzed or injured is: Dress the affected side first and undress it last. To accurately weigh the resident, a general rule to follow is to: Balance the scale before the resident steps on it If a resident is unable to stand up while being measured it is best to: Measure the resident's height while lying in bed A resident was admitted to the nursing unit several days after surgery. To prevent problems, the Nurse Assistant should: Tell the resident to cough and deep breathe every two hours The nurse assistant is caring for a resident who wants to shave with a safety razor. The resident should not use the razor if the resident is: Confused and disoriented The nurse assistant is collecting supplies for colostomy care. Which of the following is NOT needed? Alcohol wipes When changing a colostomy bag, the nurse assistant should know: The colostomy bag needs to be changed when the bag is leaking The nurse assistant is caring for a confused resident who does not like to bathe. The nurse assistant should NOT: Force the resident into the shower or tub A resident is to be weighed daily. The nurse assistant should: Weigh the resident at the same time of day When preparing to bathe a resident, the nurse assistant should provide privacy curtains: Before beginning the bath The nurse assistant is checking the resident's body for signs of pressure sores. Which of the following areas are more likely to be affected? Bony areas such as the shoulder blades, elbows, heels, and knees Which of the following foot care procedures is required for the resident who is paralyzed from the waist down? Wash and dry feet carefully and thoroughly, and check for any pressure signs The nurse assistant should know that incontinent residents: Cannot control their bladder or bowels When putting in dentures, it is important to: Wet the dentures The nurse assistant should clean the resident's genital and anal areas: Once a day and when the resident uses the bathroom If the resident is unable to clean up properly after using a bedside commode, the nurse assistant should: Provide the resident with privacy and clean him gently and thoroughly Which of the following might the nurse assistant do to keep a resident from being incontinent of urine? Offer the resident the toilet, bedpan, or urinal at regular intervals When caring for a resident with dry skin, the nurse assistant should use: Lotion When providing a Bed pan for a resident, the nurse assistant should always: Allow privacy while the resident is using the bedpan When preparing to shave a resident, the nurse assistant should soften the resident's facial hair by using: A warm towel Which bathing method should the nurse assistant select for a resident on bed rest who needs total assistance? A complete bed bath The nurse assistant should know that dentures should be cleaned at which of the following times? Before breakfast, lunch, supper, and at bedtime. A resident asks the nurse assistant to help her to the bathroom. The nurse assistant responds, "OK, but I'm really busy today. Bring your things with you so you can brush your teeth and fix your hair, too." By making these requests, the nurse assistant was: Denying the resident the ability to make a personal choice about when her care would be done When bathing a resident, a nurse assistant should observe: Skin condition The nurse assistant is caring for a resident who just received a new pair of glasses. The nurse assistant should: Put the glasses in a labeled case when not in use The bedpan shown below is a: Fracture pan A Bed shampoo will require: Shampoo tray, plastic sheet or bag, pitcher and basin.