RCP#1
What is the first step in doing initial steps?
Ask nurse about resident's needs, abilities, and limitations, if necessary and gather necessary supplies
what is the 1st and 2nd step of RCP 2?
1-Remove gloves, if applicable, and wash hands.
2-Be certain resident is comfortable and in good body alignment.
what are the first 3 steps in hand washing?
turn on the faucet with a clean paper towel, adjust water to acceptable temperature, Angle arms down holding hands lower than elbows. Wet hands and wrists.
Mr. Stewart tells you he feels hot. You notice his face is and his skins feels warm to the touch. This statement and your observation is what type of communication?
- This is verbal communication.
It is always important to maintain a resident's what?
Privacy
What are the 2nd steps in doing the initial steps?
Knock and identify yourself before entering the resident's room. Wait for permission to enter the resident's room.
what is the 3rd and 4th step of RCP 2?
- Lower bed height and position side rails as appropriate.
- Place call light and water within the resident's reach.
what are steps 4-6 in doing hand washing?
Apply enough soap to cover all hand and wrist surfaces. Work up lather. Rub hands palm to palm. Right palm over top of the left palm with interlaced fingers and vice versa.
You are in a Mrs. Diller's room with another CNA. The CNA is talking about another resident that fell in the bathroom and had to go to the emergency room. How should this situation be handled?
- I would respectfully make the CNA aware that they shouldn't be talking about the situation, and that their is a time and a place for certain conversations.
CNA's must treat residents with what?
Dignity and respect
What are steps 3 and 4 in doing initial steps?
Greet resident by name per resident preference and Identify yourself by name and title
what is the 5th and 6th step to RCP 2?
- Ask resident if anything else is needed.
- Thank the resident.
what are steps 7-9 in doing hand washing?
Palm to palm with fingers interlaced, Back of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked, Rotational rubbing, of left thumb clasped in right palm vice versa.
You walk into the activity room and find two residents kissing. You know that this is a part of residents' rights. What should you do?
- Give them privacy.
To whom does the CNA report to?
The Nurse
What are steps 5-7 in doing initial steps?
what is the 7th and 8th steps in RCP 2?
- Remove all supplies and clean equipment according to facility procedure.
- Open curtains, drapes and door according to residents'wishes.
What are steps 10 and 11 in doing hand washing?
Rotational rubbing, backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and vice versa, clean fingernails. Rinse hands with water down from wrists to fingertips.
As you walk into Mrs. Walkers room, you find another CNA telling Mrs. Walker to "sit down and shut up!" What would you do?
- I would report it to the nurse, advise them to leave, and then I would stay with the resident.
True or false? Alcohol-based hand rub is effective when a resident has Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff)
False
What are steps 8-9 in doing initial steps?
wash your hands, wear gloves as indicated by standard precautions, use proper body mechanics. Raise the bed to the appropriate height and lower side rails(if raised)
what is the 9th, 10th, and 11th step in RCP 2?
- Perform a visual safety check of residents and the environment.
- Report unexpected findings to the nurse.
- Document procedures according to the facility procedures.
what are steps 12 and 13 in doing hand washing?
Dry thoroughly with single use towels, use towels to turn off faucet and discard towel
There is a Droplet Precaution notice posted on the door to Mr. John's room. What type of PPE should you put on before entering the room?
- Mask and gown because the disease doesn't stay airborne!
What is all Included in PPE?
gloves, gown, mask