RCP's
What are you to ask the nurse on initial steps?
The resident's needs, abilities, and limitations
We do not take an oral temperature on who?
unconscious, confused, or person's with O2
What is the degree for Fowlers position?
45-60
When dressing a resident which article of clothing do you put on first?
Pants
POW
Pacemaker, O2, water
How long does handwashing last?
40-60 seconds
Where do you check for a pulse?
Radial artery
When sitting someone on the edge of the bed, what two things do you do after they are sitting up?
Check for dizziness and apply shoes/nonskid socks
Name 3 friction areas and what you check for
under breasts, under arms, skin folds, groin, buttocks, thighs, contracted areas, under tubing
RIMO
MLTT
mouth, lips, teeth, tongue
When applying gloves what two things are you required to do?
Interlace fingers and check for rips and tears
What is the name of the artery used for checking a Blood pressure?
Brachial artery
How far does the resident advance the walker in front of them?
6-10 inches
How often do you perform each move in PROM?
5 times
CSCS
color, swelling, cuts, splits
If a resident falls, what is the second step of the RCP?
Check if the resident is breathing
When weighing someone in a wheelchair what must you remember to do?
Subtract the weight of the wheelchair
Where do you dispose of a safety razor?
Sharps container
How often do you perform nasal cannula care?
RRF
Rate, rhythm, force
What two things must you note during a seizure?
Areas affected and duration
You must do this safety procedure prior to moving someone to the head of the bed
Place pillow against the headboard
What three supplies do you need to do fingernail care?
orange stick, clippers, and file
What position do you place the resident when doing oral care for the unconscious?
Lateral on unaffected side
OCSBDL
Name the 3 RCP's you use this on
odor, cracks, sores, discoloration, loose teeth
Oral care for alert and oriented
Oral care for unconscious
denture care