Hearing
What are 2 modifications you would use for a resident who cannot hear well?
Reduce or remove noise, get attention before speaking to resident, speak clearly and slowly, avoid topic change
What is the major cause of Aphasia?
A stroke is the major cause of Aphasia.
Fill in the blank, Resident's with Alzheimer's cannot _____?
Resident's with Alzheimer's cannot CHANGE.
What should you not do to a watch dog?
Don't distract the watch dog
What is something you should never do to a hearing aid?
Never get a hearing aid wet
When do you remove the resident's glasses and where do you put them?
Remove glasses when they are sleeping or napping and store them in the case of lay glasses down on night stand with the side pieces.
What is the definition/meaning of Aphasia?
Aphasia is a defective language function
A nurse aide must manage at least 2 things about themselves when dealing with an Alzheimer's resident?
They must manage their own behavior, actions, words, or reactions
What is ARC?
ARC is anti-reflective coating
How do you know which hearing aid is for which ear?
The hearing aid with the red dot goes in the right ear, "Red-right"
How should you walk into the room of a resident who has poor vision?
Knock on the door, identify yourself, tell the resident what you are doing.
What are 3 ways you would communicate with a resident who has aphasia?
Use hands to point out objects, yes or no questions, repeat what you heard, or use communication boards or cards
What are 3 actions a nurse aide must take when communicating with an Alzheimer's resident?
Don't argue, respond in a deliberate purposeful manner, don't have to be right, relationship with the resident is critical
What does "T" stand for on a hearing aid?
"T" stands for telephone on a hearing aid
What are 3 things you should check for if a hearing aid is not working?
If it is turned on, new batteries, switch for "microphone" is turned on, tubing not twisted or bent ear mold not plugged with wax
What are 3 things you should NOT do in a resident's room who has poor vision?
1. Don't talk to other residents or staff
2. Don't move furniture (chairs)
3. Don't just leave the room with no warning
Can a resident get depressed if they have Aphasia? Explain why or why not
Yes they can get depressed because they can't say what they are thinking in their head very well.
How should you approach a resident with Alzheimer's?
Knock on the door before entering, approach the resident from the front, wave and smile, call the resident by their name, shake hand, take slow steps
What do these 3 abbreviations stand for?
b.i.d.
CCU
C/O
b.i.d. - twice daily
CCU - Coronary Care Unit
C/O - complains of
Remove batteries
wipe exterior case with a dry cloth
notify supervisor
never take apart hearing aid
store in case
turn off if not in use
What are 2 things you can do to help a resident read?
Offer large print reading books and offer books on CD's
If a resident is not responding what are 3 things you should you do?
Sit quietly with resident, return to their room until resident responds, give time for resident to speak.
If a resident has Alzheimer's how would you get them to do something?
Give basic information, simple choices, break down tasks, ask the resident to help you or at least try
What do these 3 abbreviations stand for?
ad lib
Adm
a.c
ad lib - as desired
Adm - admission
a.c - before meals