Skills catagory1
Why is it important to keep beds wrinkle free?
To help prevent bed sores/wounds
What is the best way to prevent the spreading of germs?
Hand washing!!
Gel in Gel out
What is the MINIMUM number of healthcare workers needed to transfer a resident via hoyer lift?
Why is wearing scrubs instead of community clothing here at Vineyards so important?
Infection control, normal clothing picks up germs and spores, whereas scrubs are made to prevent the spread and collection of germs and spores.
SCRUBS ARE MANDATORY
Why is it important to offer water to your residents during rounds?
Prevent dehydration and UTIs.
Pitchers should be refilled when needed via hydration station
When a resident asks for a snack, what are some things you should find out before freely giving anything to the resident?
Diet
Allergies
What is acceptable when it comes to care givers fingernail?
NO fake nails (acrylic or anything equivalent)
Nails should not go over your fingertips
If wearing polish, it should not be chipped or cracked
Why is it important to close doors/curtains when providing resident care?
Resident Dignity
What is at least one significant sign that your resident may be experiencing a stroke?
Facial drooping on one side
slurred speech
C/O new weakness
What are the 6 categories of abuse?
Physical, Sexual, Neglect, Financial, Mental, Emotional
Who is a mandated reporter?
What is the form called when reporting abuse?
All of us
SOC 431
Why is it important to wash your residents' hands prior to serving them food?
infection control
example: Resident wheels self all over the building where we walk...
If a resident refuses to let you take his vital signs, what is the best practice?
Offer your services 3 times minimum, then inform your charge nurse
What is an example of breaking HIPPA?
.... open to multiple answers
(two identifiers is a no-no)
Who is your abuse liaison?
Simon Holgin ADMINISTATOR
If you're having an emergency and cannot find your stationed nurse, what is your next step?
DSD, MDS, IP are all licensed nurses and we are here to help you
A resident falls and is on his/her back, what is the first step you should take?
Get help, a licensed nurse needs to look over resident for injury before transferring
Your resident wants his/her fingernails trimmed, what is the best practice?
Check with your licensed nurse for diagnosis of DM before preforming task.
ONLY licensed nurses/appropriate outsources may trim diabetics nails.
What should you verify has taken place prior to passing meal trays to your residents?
Licensed nurses to check tickets
You need to clock out for lunch before what hour of work?
5th
Your nursing supervisor asks you "please give these tums to Mr. Mouse"
What is your correct response?
That is not in my scope of practice
I am not licensed to administer medications
ETC.
You just came onto shift, and you realize Mr. Snoopy seems like he has not been changed in hours, what is your next steps?
1. Promptly change Mr. Snoopy
2. You probably did not complete walking rounds, therefor it is your responsibility.
When is acceptable to double breif?
Never
Why is charting so important?
1. If we didn't chart it, it didn't happen
2. MDS codes these for reimbursement (raises!)
When calling in for a shift, who should you notify?
your direct supervisor and the facility.