Hand Hygiene
This statement should be done on entry to patients room.
What is the INTRODUCTION?
I must avoid this when picking up my gown.
What is TOUCHING THE GROUND?
This can be placed facing the head or foot of bed.
What is the WHEELCHAIR?
This must be checked before having patient sit on side of bed.
The CNA places patient in this position prior to positioning.
What is SUPINE or FLAT POSITION?
What is JEWELRY?
In the back, I make sure my clothing is covered by doing this.
What is OVERLAPPING THE GOWN?
I must ensure this is done to the w/c.
What is LOCK THE WHEELS?
This is how I place my hands when assisting patient with gait belt.
What is ON EACH SIDE OF PT with FINGERS POINTED UP?
CNA must check/move placement of this before rolling patient onto side.
What is the UPPER EXTREMITY of side being laid on?
What is WET HANDS & WRIST?
The first thing removed after using PPE.
What are GLOVES?
This is the position patient must be in before transfer.
What is SITTING POSITION W/ FEET FLAT ON FLOOR with SHOES ON?
This where the CNA walks while ambulating a patient.
What is SLIGHTLY BEHIND AND TO ONE SIDE OF PATIENT?
CNA will position pillows in these locations.
What is the BACK, ARM, KNEE/ANKLE and HEAD.
This is how long I must apply friction to my hands?
What is 20 SECONDS?
What is the NECK THEN WAIST?
This is applied over clothing, no twist and two fingers between this & patient.
This is the distance I must walk my patient.
What is 10 FEET?
CNA must ensure they touch this pillow located here.
What is UNDER THE HEAD?
This is the direction in which I dry my hands.
What is from FINGERS TO WRIST?
This is performed immediately after removing PPE.
What is HAND HYGIENE?
After discussing your prearranged signal, this is how the CNA stands when assisting a patient to stand.
What is KNEE TO KNEE / TOE TO TOE?
What is CONTINOUSLY HOLD ON TO GAIT BELT?
What is the CALL LIGHT?