Oral Care
Where do we start when brushing the teeth?
Top
What is a normal pulse rate?
60-100bpm
When dressing a resident, which side do we dress first?
Affected side
What is the acronym for fire extinguisher and what does it mean?
PASS- pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
How many repetitions do we perform PROM?
5
When doing oral care, what are the four areas that we check?
MLTT- Mouth, lips, teeth, tongue
What is a normal oral temperature?
97.6-99.6
What order do we dress a resident?
Pants then shirt
What is the acronym for fire and what does it mean?
RACE-F
Rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish, follow
What degree is semi-Fowler's position?
30-45
How often should oral care be performed?
at least once per day
What is a normal respiratory rate?
12-20
What is the correct order to don PPE?
Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
What do we check urine and feces for and what does it mean?
COCA- color, odor, characteristic, amount
How many inches away from the resident should a walker be?
6-10 inches
What type of water do we store dentures in?
cool water
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
100/60-140/80
How many times do we change the water when giving a bed bath?
3
What kinds of things do we check for when doing nail care and what does it mean?
CSCS- cuts, splits, cracking, swelling
When doing PROM, what kinds of things do we look for?
swelling, warmth, redness, pain
When doing oral care, what are the six things do we look for?
Oral Care Should Be Done Last-
Odor, cracks, swelling, discoloration, loose teeth
If previous BP is unknown, how high do we inflate the cuff?
160
How long should a backrub be?
3-5 min
What do we check the skin for and what does it mean?
RIMO- redness, irritation, moisture, color
What are the eight friction areas of the skin?
armpits, breasts, gluteal folds, contractures, skin to skin, thighs, tubing