Communicating
Objective Data
Data that can be measured or obtained using your 5 senses
What is the procedure for making an occupied bed? Safety?
Gather linens, gloves, explain, RAISE SIDERAIL on opposite side, raise bed height, roll person to side...
What should you check prior to shaving?
Ask if the person is on anticoagulants
Subjective Data
Something the patient says (complaints or symptoms)
Who is responsible for setting up and maintaining an isolation room?
CNA
What procedure requires a washcloth placed in the sink?
Denture care
Who can receive an order from the doctor?
The nurse
Catheter care
Gloves, basin 105-110, bath blanket, position,
give pericare front to back, clean tubing 4 inches wiping down from meatus, secure on inner thigh, coil tubing next to person on bed, bag lower than bladder
Confused resident needs to use bathroom
Take them to bathroom and stay with them
The resident ate 50% of their chicken, 100% of the bread, 50% of the green beans, and 0% bread and salad. What percentage will you record?
50%
Post mortem care
Care given after the person is pronounced dead
what should you do with the new resident's belongings?
Label and record on inventory sheet
Person is bleeding from surgical wound
Gloves, apply direct pressure