Steps
What is the very final step to the skill?
ask if they would like anything else, lower bed and raise rails, give a time frame that you will return in
What should you offer before starting to feed the patient?
Ask if they would like to do it themselves first.
What is the first thing you should offer?
Offer them to do it themselves.
What do you use to protect yourself?
Gloves.
What position do you put the patient in?
Sitting upright or in a chair.
What do you remove from the patient when done with the skill?
What sized bites should you give?
Moderate or average sized bites.
How often should you offer sips of a drink?
Every 3 bites.
How do you make sure their okay?
Ask them.
What PPE is needed for this skill?
Gloves.
What is the step that is usually done outside the room?
Logging what they did on the food slip in percentages.
How are solid foods recorded/graphed?
0%, 25%, 75%, 100%
What should you always have ready when giving someone a sip?
A towel/napkin.
What should the nurse be cautious about when feeding someone a finger food like crackers
Getting bit.
What should always be on the tray when feeding someone?
Napkins and the logging slip.
What do you offer before starting the feeding?
Cleaning the patients hands.
After how many bites should you wipe their face?
Wipe when there is food on their face.
What should be taken into account when giving sips of a drink?
If they have any difficulty swallowing.
What should the nurse be worried about when serving something hot like soup or tea?
Temperature?
What should you always put down on the table before starting the skill?
A chaux pad.
What is the most important step in this skill?
What should the nurse be careful of when serving something like a hot dinner?
Temperature.
What should you consider also giving when giving someone a drink during a meal?
Medication. (only if it's the proper time and if it can be taken with food)
What is the biggest safety concern?
Choking.
What is the most important material for the patient?