Resident Care Procedures (RCP's) Exam Review A+

Resident Care Procedures (RCP's) Exam Review A+ Procedure #1: Initial Steps - ANS-1. Ask nurse about resident's needs, abilities and limitations, if necessary and gather necessary supplies. 2. Knock and identify yourself before entering the resident's room. Wait for permission to enter the resident's room. 3. Greet resident by name per resident preference. 4. Identify yourself by name and title. 5. Explain what you will be doing; encourage resident to help as able. 6. Gather supplies and check equipment. 7. Close curtains, drapes and doors. Keep resident covered, expose only area of resident's body necessary to complete procedure. 8. Wash your hands. 9. Wear gloves as indicated by Standard Precautions. 10. Use proper body mechanics. Raise bed to appropriate height and lower side rails (if raised). Procedure #2: Final Steps - ANS-*Wow* 1. Remove gloves, if applicable, and wash your hands. *A* 2. Be certain resident is comfortable and in good body alignment. Use proper body mechanics. *B* 3. Lower bed height and position side rails (if used) as appropriate. *C* 4. Place call light and water within resident's reach. *D* 5. Ask resident if anything else is needed. 6. Thank resident. *R* 7. Remove supplies and clean equipment according to facility procedure. *O* 8. Open curtains, drapes and door according to resident's wishes. *W*-Wash Hands *Check* 9. Perform a visual safety check of resident and environment. *Report* 10. Report unexpected findings to nurse. *Record* 11. Document procedures according to facility procedure. Procedure #3: Handwashing/Handrub - ANS-How to Hand wash (Wash hands when visibly soiled or prior to giving care) How to Use Hand rub (otherwise, use hand rub)