Mobility/Transfer
This device is used to safely assist a patient when walking
What is Gait Belt?
Where do you measure the heart rate for vital signs?
What is the radial pulse?
What type of water should you use for the face during a bed bath?
What is NON soapy water?
This supply is used for patients who cannot get out of bed to toilet.
What is a bedpan/catheter?
Why should you not tell a patient you’re counting respirations?
What is because it may alter their breathing?
This transfer method involves turning the patient on one foot while supporting them.
What is the pivot technique?
What is Normal adult respiratory rate range?
What is 12–20 breaths per minute?
When cleaning dentures, why should you line the sink?
What is to prevent breaking if dropped?
What position is best for turning patients?
What is side-lying positions?
How many times should each ROM movement be repeated?
What is about 3-5 times?
When assisting a weak-arm patient to dress, which arm do you dress first?
What is the weak arm first?
What should you do if a vital sign is abnormal?
What is report it immediately?
What direction do you wipe during perineal care?
What is front to back?
When emptying I&O, what must you record?
What is amount, consistency, color,
ROM exercises help maintain this.
What is joint flexibility/preventing muscle atrophy
When ambulating a patient with right-sided weakness, where should you stand?
What is radial pulse, respirations, temperature, blood pressure, oxygen?
Whats the difference between a partial bed bath & complete bed bath?
What is complete bed bath includes perineal care/partial bed bath excludes perineal care?
Why is it important to identify the patient before feeding?
What is to prevent giving food to the wrong patient?
Catheter care helps prevent this type of infection.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Before transferring a patient from bed-wheelchair/wheelchair-bed, name two safety checks you must perform
What is locking wheels and ensuring proper footwear?
Why are abnormal vital signs important?
What is they may indicate serious health problems?
Name one risk of poor foot care in patients.
What is infection (or ulcers)?
What is the IC procedure before any patients care?
What should you do if a patient is on fluid restriction?
What is monitor and limit intake as ordered?