Oxygen Therapy
The Oxygen Company that we use at the Elliott
Vital Aire
What is the documentation system we use here at the Elliott?
What is DOCit and Point Click Care
True or False: PSW's are instrumental in the Skin and Wound Program at the Elliott
True
True or False: Assessing a residents pain should only be left to the Registered Staff.
False: A residents pain can be assessed by anyone that works with the resident (ie: maintenance, hair dresser, recreation).
How many staff members need to be present for all lift transfers? 1 or 2 staff?
What is 2
True or False: When filling portable Oxygen tanks, there is no need to wipe the port on the bottom of the tank.
False
True or False: I do not have to document that a resident has had a bowel movement.
What is false - all bowel movements are to be documented
If you see that a resident has a new bruise, there is no need to inform the nurse because it is just a bruise.
No. It is crucial that all skin issues are reported to the nurse.
What is one of the two pain assessment tools that we use here at the Elliott?
PAINAD and Numerical Rating Scale
If a resident is unable to weight bear, which lift should be used?
Where is the best place to put an Oxygen Concentrator?
In a well ventilated area, 4 to 6 inches away from the wall and not on carpet if possible.
What device do PSW staff use to document in DOCit?
What is an I-Phone
What are 2 skin issues that would need to be reported to the nurse?
skin tear, rash, bruises, redness, pressure injuries
True or False: Residents with a cognitive impairment cannot always tell us that they are in pain. Because of this, we do not have to assess them.
False: it is important that we assess these residents closely and look for cues that they are in pain.
If a resident uses the ceiling lift to be transferred onto the commode, which sling should be used?
What is the toileting sling
What is the temperature of the Oxygen that is used for filling portable oxygen tanks?
What is -183 celcius
True or False: PSW staff are not responsible for documenting the residents intake. This is the responsibility of the dietary team.
What is false. PSW's are responsible for documenting the residents intake at all meals and their nourishment breaks.
True or False: Pressure injuries and moisture related injuries are the same thing.
False - pressure injuries are caused by pressure whereas moisture related injuries are caused by moisture.
What are 3 cues that a cognitively impaired resident may exhibit if they were in pain?
calling out, facial grimacing, trying to hit others, negative vocalizations, pacing, crying, agitated, anxious
If a resident is able to stand with minimal assistance, but unable to walk, which lift would you use?
What is the Sara Stedy
How often should nasal cannula's be changed?
What is every 4 weeks.
If a resident does not leave the home area on your shift, is it okay, to document not applicable?
Yes
What are 2 responsibilities of PSW's with our Skin and Wound Program?
Repositioning, skin care, completing skin assessments when providing a bath or cares, informing the nurse when altered skin is noted, ensuring pressure relieving devices are working properly, applying topical agents when they ordered for a resident
Non-pharmacological interventions for pain can be very beneficial and should be used as often as possible. What are 2 non-pharmacological interventions that can be used?
heat, distraction, massage
How many different lifts do we use here at the Elliott and can you name them?
What is 3 and the names of these lifts are the Sara Stedy, Sit to Stand and Ceiling Lift