RCP Skills
RCP Skills
RCP Skills
RCP Skills
RCP Skills
100

how long should friction be for handwashing ? 

at least 20 seconds 

100

what is the first thing to do when a resident is found on the floor ? 

call for nurse and stay w/ the resident. 

100

define racef

remove the residents

activate the alarm

contain the fire 

extinguish the fire

follow the facilities policies

100

how is wheelchair weight obtained ? 

measure just the wheelchair, then measure the wheelchair with resident in it and then subtract wheelchair from weight of wheelchair and resident

100

what are checked for while performing oral care ?

mouth; lips; tongue; teeth

200

what temp of water should not be used and why ? 

Hot and because it can cause little skin openings for bacteria to get in

200

what vital sign is checked for after a resident has fallen ? 

pulse and respiration

200

define pass 

pull the pin

aim at the base of the fire

squeeze the handle

sweep back n forth at base of the fire

200

how many pillows are needed for lateral position and where ? 

under head; under back; under top arm' and between ankles.

200

when applying an incontinent brief, which side goes AWAY from the skin ? 

the plastic side

300

what should be done after applying gloves, before performing a procedure ? 

checking for rips or tears.

300

what are two questions you should ask to determine if the resident is choking ? 

can you speak or cough ? 

300

where is the thermometer placed for an ORAL temp  ?

under the tongue

300

what position should be the bed be in for sit on the edge of the bed skill ? 

fowler's position

300

after assisting resident to bathroom, what do you do next ? 

assist them to wash their hands and then wash your hands

400

when donning a gown, what is put on first, gloves or gown ? 

gown

400

if a resident is choking, where is the hand placement for the abdominal thrusts ? 

below the rib cage and above the belly button.

400

where is the thermometer placed for an axillary temp ? 

under the armpit 

400

how many towels and washcloths are needed for a bed bath ? 

4 towels & 6 washcloths

400

what position is the resident in while PUTTING THEM ON a bedpan ? 

lateral

500

why and when is a mask changed ? 

after 30 minutes and/or when it becomes moist or damp.

500

what three things should be done next when a resident is having a seizure after you've called for the nurse ? (these are bolded steps) 

1. place padding under head and move furniture away from resident

2.do not restrain resident or place anything in their mouth, assist nurse with placing resident on their side.

3.loosen resident's clothing especially around the neck.

500

what is done before placing the thermometer under the armpit for a temp ? 

wipe under armpit with towel

500

when can you not use electric razor ? 

pacemaker, oxygen, and water 

500

when dressing a dependent, which side gets dressed first and what piece of clothing goes on first ?

unaffected side and pants