Before leaving room
What should you always make sure is within reach before leaving the room
call light
You put on gloves when there is a possibility of contact with this
blood, body fluids, mucous membranes or non- intact skin
A resident has the right to refuse this- even if you believe the care would benefit them
Care or treatment
Before transferring a resident from a wheelchair these should be locked
Wheelchair brakes
You are halfway through a skill and realize you forgot an important step. What should you do?
Don't panic. Correct the error safely and continue according to the proper procedure
What should remove when leaving the room
Privacy curtain
After removing gloves, you should always perform this
Hand Hygeine
When entering a resident room you should do this before beginning care
Knock, enter, greet the resident and introduce yourself
Before leaving a resident alone in bed, you should make sure the bed is in this postiion
Lowest safe position
At the end of almost every CNA skill, you should leave the resident safe, comfortable and do this before leaving
Hand hygeine
What should you do to bed before leaving resident room
return bed to lowest/safest position
When washing hands with soap and water, you should scrub for at least how long
What should you do if a resident refuses care
Document and inform nurse
Where is a gait belt placed around the resident
waist/trunk area
When performing ROM on extremity, what should you check you check for prior to make sure it is safe to perform and how many reps should you do the ROM
redness, swelling, pain and 5 times
After washing hands- how should you turn water off
Leave water on while drying hands and reach for another paper towel for each side of faucet.
When providing catheter care, you should clean the catheter in this direction
Away from the body/ meatus
What should you do before providing personal care to a resident
Provide privacy, explain the procedure, check POC, obtain permission from resident
Before helping a resident stand you should make sure the resident has these on their feet
Non -skid socks or shoes
When turning a resident on their side, you should protect this area to prevent pressure injuries
Pressure points and or bony prominence's
what is one of the final things you should do before leaving the room
Ask if these is anything else they need, ensure they are safe and perform hand hygeine
Resident is in air borne precautions what kind of PPE do you need
Gloves, gown, mask
Who is the state advocate for a resident to voice complaints to
Ombudsman
When moving resident up in bed- what critical skill should you do
Put pillow at headboard
If the resident experience pain during ROM, you should do this
Stop the movement and report it.