Bathing
How to provide privacy for multiple residents in shower room?
Close curtain
What should be completed before collecting a midstream specimen?
clean the perineal area
What position should an unconscious patient be placed in for oral care?
side-lying
What patient need should be met before mealtime?
Elimination needs
How frequently should perineal care be completed on an incontinent patient?
as needed
Greatest risks for patients getting a bath or shower?
Burns and falls
What is the amount of stool that should be collected for a stool specimen?
2 tablespoons
What water temperature should be used for cleaning and storing dentures?
cool water
upright
A CNA notices there is no urine in the drainage bag, what should they do first?
check for kinks in tubing
What is the water temperature for perineal care?
105-109
What needs to be done for collecting a specimen on an isolation patient?
double bag and apply biohazard label
What are the first two steps in completing oral care on a conscious bedridden patient?
elevating the head of the bed and wear gloves
What is done to prevent aspiration after a tube feeding?
patient is placed in semi-fowlers for 1-2 hours
What should be done to relieve flatus from an ostomy pouch?
open the pouch