Positions
A person lying flat on their back is in what position
What is Supine?
This device is used by male residents who cannot walk to the toilet.
What is a urinal?
This includes brushing hair, shaving, and nail care.
Oral care should be given at least this many times each day.
What is twice a day?
This type of bath is given to a resident who cannot leave the bed.
What is a Bed Bath?
Why do residents seated in wheelchairs need to be repositioned?
What is to prevent pressure sores and improve circulation?
This is used for residents who cannot get out of bed to use the toilet.
What is a bedpan?
Why should an NA wear gloves while shaving a resident?
What is infection prevention, and what are standard precautions?
These must be removed and cleaned daily.
What are dentures?
The body part that should usually be washed first.
What is the face?
Residents should generally be repositioned at least this often to prevent pressure injuries.
What is every two hours?
Helping residents use the bathroom at regular times is called this.
What is toileting schedule?
Why should residents who take blood thinners use an electric razor?
What is to avoid getting cuts and nicks, causing blood loss?
Residents should be positioned this way during oral care to prevent choking.
What is sitting upright or side-lying?
A partial bath includes the washing of
What is the perineal area?
Moving a person without disturbing the alignment of the body
What is Logrolling?
This must always be provided when assisting with toileting.
What is privacy?
Foot care is very important to patients with what health problem.
What is diabetes?
Dentures should be stored in this when not being worn.
What is a denture cup with water?
Bath water should usually be around this temperature range.
What is no higher than 105°F?
Where should pillows be placed when a resident is in the lateral position?
What is under the head, under the arm, behind the back and between the legs?
This should be done after helping a resident use the toilet.
What is perineal care?
This must always be considered when providing grooming care.
What is dignity and preferences?
What infection can be caused from aspiration
what is pneumonia?
This skin problem can occur if residents are not kept clean and dry.
What are pressure injuries?