Bed Making
When is the best time to make a bed?
When the patient is not in it?
Scenario: Your patient recently had a stroke that has resulted in left sided weakness. Which side do you work with first when undressing the patient?
strong side first
You should notify the nurse if it has been _____ days or more since their last BM.
3 days.
If the patient has impaired vision, what strategy can you use to assist with feeding?
describe the plate as a clock.
When using a mechanical scale what should you so with the weights?
Move them all to the left side. The scale must be set to zero.
How should you hold/handle bed linens?
Both clean and dirty linen should be held away from you body.
Scenario: Your patient has an IV and you need to assist with removing the gown. Which arm should be removed first?
The arm without the IV.
The patient should always have a access to their call light. Being prompt when answering the call light can help prevent _______.
The patient trying to get out of bed, prevents falls.
What does the abbreviation NPO mean?
nothing by mouth
When using a mechanical scale which weight should be moved first?
Why is it important to raise the bed to a comfortable working height?
So that you do not hurt your back.
Scenario: You are assisting a patient who has an IV to reapply a hospital gown. Which arm should be applied first?
The arm with the IV should be applied first.
When calculating intake and output, you should remember that once ounce = _______ ml.
30
If the patient has difficulty chewing, what side should you direct the food toward?
The unaffected side.
What should you do if fluids have leaked on to the matress.
Clean it and let it dry before replacing the linens.
True of False: The PCT can disconnect an IV line.
False. Only the nurse can disconnect the IV.
The minimum urinary output per hour should be no less than _______ ml.
30 ml
The patient drank 3 ounces of juice and 4 ounces of coffee with their breakfast. how many ml of fluid will you record on the I&O log?
210 ml
Accurate daily weights are especially important for patients with what two chronic diseases?
heart failure and renal failure
True or false: It is acceptable to walk in down the hallway to place the soiled linen in the cart.
false. You should bring the soiled linen cart into the room.
How can the PCT maintain the patient's privacy when assisting with dressing?
Close the curtain and/or door.
If the minimum urine output is 30 ml per hour. How many ml would be the minimum in a 24 hr period?
720 ml of urine output in a 24 hour period.
What foods would be considered liquids on the I&O log?
Anything that is liquid at room temperature.
If the patient is slightly unsteady, what safety measures can you take to prevent injury?
Allow them to use hand rails or ramps to get on/off the scale.