Measurements
this is how long you should count a radial pulse or respirations
what is 1 full min
body mechanics are important. before performing cares on a person in bed, this should be done.
what is raise the height of the bed to a comfortable working height
what is 75-90 degrees
Before entering a room, this skill is always performed
what is hand hygiene
Water used to wash a peri area should be disposed in this place
what is a commode or toilet
the best place to palpate a brachial artery is
where the is inner aspect of the elbow
when assisting a patient from bed to wheelchair, this should be on a patient's feet
what is nonskid socks or shoes
when placing on a knee-high stocking, these should be smoothed out for comfort and prevention of unnessary compression
what are wrinkles
prior to performing a task, this should be done so the patient knows what is going on.
what is explain what you are doing/explain procedure
this should be performed at the prior to leaving a room
what is hand hygiene
this is what you should do to accurately measure urinary output
what is place on solid surface and look at at eye level
before leaving a room, the bed should be in what position
what is the lowest
when assisting with a bed bath, perineal care or catheter care, this should be done with the water
what is ensure that it is at a comfortable temperature
this should be done prior to performing a procedure/skill on a patient to maintain dignity
what is provide privacy
the best way to clean a perineal area to prevent infection is this
what is to wipe from front to back
before a patient steps on the scale, this should be done
what is zero the scale
prior to assisting a patient to stand, this should be checked
what are the bed locks
this should be done when brushing a patient's teeth to prevent pain
what is brush gently
upon entering a room, this identifier should be always announced to a patient
what is your name
in order to prevent cross contamination, this is the best way to remove gloves
what is to grasp one glove at the palm and remove and slip ungloved finger under other turning it inside out
this is the best place to palpate a radial pulse
what is on the thumb side of the wrist
range of motion should be discontinued if a patient reports this
what is pain
this arm should be placed in a sleeve first when assisting a patient with dressing
what is the affected or weak arm
prior to leaving a patient room, this device should always be given to a patient
what is a call light/signaling device
when disposing dirty linen, this is where they should be placed
where is the dirty linen container