report immediately
Following your client's tub bath, which information would you report immediately to your team leader?
The client has a small bruised on his knee
Where does an obese resident tend to develop skin breakdown?
Skin folds
Brushing is important to keep the hair:
A.Clean b. Free from pediculosis c. Soft and shiny d. All of the above
efore shaving a client face with a safety razor(non electric) what you should do
Soften and moisten the skin
Care of dentures includes
a. Boiling the dentures to disinfect them
b. Labeling the dentures with the name of the LTC facility
c. Soaking the dentures as directed
d. Cleaning the dentures once each week
Soaking the dentures as directed
The inability to control the elimination of urine/feces is called
. Incontinence
Sanitary pads should be changed:
. Every 3 to 5 hours
The outer layer of the skin is called the
Epidermis
On Mr. Greg's left arm you notice a scrape with minimal bleeding. You should report
a. A pressure sore
b. A laceration c.
A contusion d. An abrasion
d. An abrasion
When dressing a resident who has an IV in place, the PSW should:
a. Keep the IV bag above the needle site
b. Turn the IV pump off
c. Cut the shoulder area of the resident's clothing
d. Discontinue the IV
a. Keep the IV bag above the needle site
Oral hygiene should be given to an unconscious person:
Every two hours
A client has dry, fragile skin. It is important to:
Pat the skin dry and apply lotion as per the care plan
When brushing a client's hair (the hair is not matted or tangled) you should start at the
Scalp
In giving a back massage to an elderly person, you should: A. Use lotion to reduce friction
b. Place the person comfortably in a supine position c. Rub vigorously for one minute d. Warm the rubbing alcohol in your hands
Use lotion to reduce friction
The PSW's best action to take when a resident of a long-term care facility feels weak in
a. Go and get help
b. Quickly complete the shower
c. Use the call bell to get assistance
d. Turn on cold water to stimulate circulation
c. Use the call bell to get assistance
A client is on complete bed rest. To prevent a bedsore a caregiver should:
Keep the bottom sheet wrinkle free
Bathing helps:
A. Removes dead skin b. Exercise body parts c. Allows you to observe your client and note changes in their health d. All of the above
The most likely place for a pressure sore to occur is on the:
Sacrum and coccyx
Use lotion to reduce friction
Give perineal care
b. Give back massage
c. Wash a person's hair
d.Cut a diabetic person's toenails
Cut a diabetic person's toenails
The main cause of a decubitus ulcer is:
a. Cellular necrosis
b. Dry skin
c. Pressure
d. Gravity
Pressure
Which one of the following is not a purpose of bathing?
Promote the drying of the skin
Hair loss is known as:
Alopecia
When making an occupied bed
A.The lines should be shaken vigorously b. All top sheets should be tucked under both ends of the mattress c. Soiled linens should be placed on the floor
None of the above
. When providing mouth care to an unconscious client, the client should be positioned
a. On their stomach
b. Sitting up
c. On their side
a. On their stomach b. Sitting up c. On their side
c. On their sid
7. When assisting a disabled resident with personal care, the PSW should:
. Do everything for the person
b. Provide strict guidelines
c. Encourage the person to watch
d. Encourage the person to participate and do as much as they can
Encourage the person to participate and do as much as they can