Shaving
How often should shaving be done?
Every day
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 do you soften the hair before shaving?
Warm wet towel
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
what direction do you shave?
in the direction of hair growth
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 do you hold the skin?
taut
How should you dry the skin after a bath?
pat dry
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 do we need to ask the nurse if the resident is taking before shaving them to prevent uncontrollable bleeding?
Anticoagulants
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?