RCP 1-7
During Final Steps, what two things do you place within resident's reach and what do you report to the nurse?
Place water and call light within reach and report unexpected findings to the nurse.
During falling or fainting, do you move the resident?
No
What is the difference between Supine, Lateral, Fowler's, and Semi-Fowler's?
Supine- laying flat, Lateral- Padding behind back, between knees and ankles and under top arm, Fowler's- elevated 45-60 degrees, Semi-Fowler's- elevated 30-45 degrees
do you wear gloves when shaving a resident?
yes
why might you roll the patient in an occupied bead instead of moving them?
During Falling or Fainting, What is the most important thing you must do?
Call for nurse immediately, guide resident's head to the floor and check if they are breathing
When a resident is choking, what do you ask them?
If they can speak or cough.
While using a Gait belt, where should the resident be and how do you help them stand up?
The resident should be at the edge of the bed and assist them by standing on the count of three.
what is the 2nd step of RCP "safety razor" #40?
Raise head of bed so resident is sitting up
why are the 3 types of thickened liquids?
nector, honey, pudding
During Initial Steps, what are the 3 things you have to ask the nurse about the resident?
If the resident has any special needs, abilities and limitations.
For fire/fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS mean?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Which side do you place the chair and what do you use while doing a transfer to chair?
Place chair on residents unaffected side and use a Gait belt.
what does coca stand for?
color, odar, characteristics, amount
when inspecting skin where are some places you might look?
heals, ankles, knees, elbows, ears, shoulder blades
During Hand Washing, How do you angle your arms and hands?
Angle arms down holding hands lower than elbows.
What do you note for Pulse and Respiration?
Rate, Rythm, Force
While Walking what should you ask once the resident stands and how should you walk?
Ask if they are dizzy and walk at the residents pace.
cuts, sores, or any other findings
when applying Ted hose what should you check for?
make sure there are no wrinkles, or twists in the Ted hose
What is the proper way to put on and take off full PPE
PUT ON- Gown, Mask, (Goggles), Gloves
TAKE OFF- Gloves, (Goggles), Gown, Mask
For Assisting resident to move to head of bed, what do you do to the head of bed and where do place the pillow?
Lower the head of bed and place pillow against headboard
While Assisting with walker, where do you place the walker and where.
place the walker in front of the resident as close to the bed as possible.
why should you pat the resident dry instead of rubbing?
to prevent skin tears
what is important when applying passive range of motion?
position resident in good body alignment