#3.
What's the first step of handwashing?
Turn on the faucet with a paper towel.
Let the gown unfold without?
Touching any surfaces.
Place the resident's chair on what side?
Unaffected sides.
After initial steps, what's the first thing you do?
Lower head of bed.
What's the first thing you do?
Intial steps
How long should hand rubbing take?
At least 20 seconds.
What do you tie up first?
Neck ties first
What do you check for when you get the resident to sit on the edge of the bed and become steady?
check for dizziness
Turn the resident away from you.
Where do you place the paper towel?
Beneath bag
How long should hand washing take overall?
At least a minute.
By not touching the outside of the gown with your bare hands, it prevents what?
It prevents Contamination
What do you count on to before you move a resident?
1,2,3
What should you hand your resident?
Call light and toilet paper.
What do you do after you measure the amount of urine?
Record the amount
What areas should not be touched when cleaning?
Inside sink; outside sink with scrubbers, handles, etc.
How do you dispose of your gown?
Fold the gown with the clean side out and place it in the laundry, or discard it if disposable
lower the resident into the chair by?
bending your knees and leaning forward.
Why should you press the bedpan flat on the bed?
Prevents bedpan from spilling.
Where do you dispose of urine?
In toilet
Why is lather and friction important?
Lather and friction will loosen pathogens to be rinsed away.
What is the importance of the gown?
It prevents contamination and contracting an illness or disease.
Shoulders and hips should be straight to reduce what?
stress on the spine and joints
What does giving them the call light and toilet paper assure?
Assure that they can communicate the need for assistance.
What is COCA?
Characteristic, Odor, Color, Amount