COPE Health Scholars Question & Correct Answer

COPE Health Scholars Question & Correct Answer What do you check for after log-rolling a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bedsores Things to remember when ambulating a patient - CORRECT ANSWER-Check outside door for "High Fall Risk" sign. Check for yellow socks, indicating high fall risk. Ask 3 questions: Have you walked within the last 12 hours? Have you walked on this floor before? Where would you like to walk? Ask the patient if they are dizzy when you help them stand up from the bed. Report to the nurse the distance walked and the patient's overall mobility/speed. Things to remember when positioning a patient - CORRECT ANSWER-Never leave the bedside unattended without putting up the rails. Never have 4 rails up at a time, even for a second. Ask the CNA to put down a rail, and you should immediately put up your rail. When log-rolling the patient, ALWAYS check for bedsores. Things to remember when making an occupied bed - CORRECT ANSWER-Always change gloves before handling clean bed-sheets, pillow cases, etc.