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, Ways to prevent pressure ulcers/injuries - ANSWER-Provide regular skin care, keeping
it clean and dry; check the skin daily
-Reposition immobile residents one every 2 hours
-place foam rubber or sheepskin pads under bony prominences, use heel and elbow
protectors
-use bed cradles to protect feet
-reposition residents in W/Cs every 15 min
-keep the bottom sheet tight and wrinkle free
-Give frequent care for incontinent residents, change clothing and linens often, check
them every 2 hours.
-check if shoes give them blisters
-massage the skin often to increase circulation
-encourage them to to eat properly
-keep plastic/rubber materials away from the resident's skin
How to communicate with visually impaired - ANSWER-Knock on door and identify
yourself when entering
-Explain why you are there, tell them when you are leaving
-Make sure there is proper lighting in the room
-Face the resident when speaking
-Always tell them what you are doing
-"on your right" or "in front of you"
-use imaginary clock "at 2 o'clock"
-don't move personal items
-tell where call light is
-door = completely open or completely closed
-when guiding, walk slightly ahead
-use large print books or Braille
Prosthesis - ANSWERa device the replaces a body part that is missing or deformed
because of an accident, injury, or birth defect; used to improve a person's ability to
function and/or his appearance
Disposable PPE can be worn ______ - ANSWERonly once
Best way to remove a disposable gown - ANSWERStart at the top and roll inward
Range of motion (ROM) - ANSWERexercises that put a particular joint through its full
arc of motion
Proper placement of a gait belt - ANSWERAround waist, over clothing, buckle in front,
secured tightly