Pressure Ulcers
A stage one pressure ulcer is redness that does not resolve after how long?
15-30 minutes
what temperature should bath water not exceed?
105 degrees F
What is to regain voluntary control of the bowels and bladder?
How do you dress a resident with an affect/weak side?
What is dress the affected side first and undress it last?
How should a resident's hair be styled?
What is according to the resident’s preferences?
What can a Nurse Assistant do to help prevent pressure ulcers?
Turn and reposition the resident at least every 2 hours
During a complete bed bath, when should the water be changed?
Whenever the water becomes soapy or cool
What is urinary incontinence?
What is the inability to control the passage of urine from the bladder?
In which direction should a resident be shaved?
In the direction of hair growth
How often should a resident’s glasses be cleaned?
What is every day and as needed?
Which areas are more likely to be affected by pressure sores?
What are bony areas such as shoulder blades, elbows, heels, and knees?
When washing the face of a dependent patient/resident, how should you clean the eyes?
What is a stoma?
What is a surgically created opening on the abdomen that allows waste to leave the body?
In what position should an unconscious patient/resident be placed for oral care?
What is the lateral (side-lying) position or head turned to the side?
how should hair be combed?
what is starting at the ends and working your way up?
What is a stage 2 pressure ulcer?
What is partial thickness skin loss of the inner and/or outer skin layer?
A partial bath includes bathing which body areas?
Face, hands, underarms, back, buttocks, and genital area
how often should a ostomy pouch be checked?
every 2-4 hours
when should oral hygiene should be performed?
What is in the morning, after each meal, and at bedtime?
What is the name of the outer most layer of the skin?
What is the epidermis?
Which way should a female resident be cleaned for perineal care?
what is the name of the skin around the stoma?
Peristomal Skin
When dressing a patient/resident who is paralyzed or injured, what is a general rule to follow?
What is dress the affected side first and undress it last?
what is to reduce swelling?