Communicating Information
what does BID stand for?
twice a day
what can a side rail be considered?
a restraint
name three things that would be considered AM care tasks
Oral Care
Dressing
Toileting
Breakfast
the list goes on...
What is a tepid bath?
cooler bath
80-93 degrees
How do we check a residents orientation status?
Ask person place and time
240 ml
when does a routine urine specimen need to be collected?
anytime. no special measures.
where is an alternating pressure mattress (ex: egg crate mattress) placed?
on top of normal mattress
20 min rule
do not put on bare skin
who do we share medical information with?
Direct care team members
what is the first and easiest thing we can do to help in communicating with a resident with hearing disorder?
reduce background noise
What must be done before collected a clean catch urine specimen?
peri care
Name THREE key points when performing peri care
wear gloves
front to back
clean surface with each wipe
what does heat do?
Open vessels (increases circulation)
relaxes muscles
decreases joint stiffness
name two things we can do (not do) when communicating with a resident and supporting their emotional needs?
avoid cliches
avoid "why"
what three things are included as output?
urine, vomit, liquid BM
what are two rules when collecting a 24 hour urine specimen?
discard first void
keep urine on ice
collect urine for 24 hours
start over is contaminated or miss a void
what is a fracture pan and what is it used for?
bed pan
hip injuries
what should bath temperature be?
below 105
how can we maintain a residents thinking abilities
ask them to tell you about their past or show pictures of things that might be familiar to them
what are the legal terms associated with NOT reporting unsafe conditions?
aiding and abetting
what do we do with a specimen that is collected in an isolation room?
Double Bag!
At what two times is PM care given?
After lunch and before bed
how and when do we check for circulation for a resident wearing ted hose?
check the toes at opening every 2 hours
what are two reality orientation techniques?
tell them date/time
show them calendar