True or False
A resident fell onto the floor, you should help them up immediately.
FALSE
Need to call and wait for the DCS to arrive.
Who administers insertable creams, ointments, suppositories?
DCS
The narcotic count is off at shift change
Call the DCS immediately
What is a normal temp?
97.0-99.0
If you are busy you may wait until the end of your shift to document the medications you administered earlier in the day?
FALSE
Document immediately after the resident takes their medication.
You are administering 2 tablets from the same blister pack. Do you sign both pills you popped out, or sign one and draw a line?
Sign BOTH
You find a resident on the floor
Call the DCS, take vitals
What is a normal BP?
120/80
You can follow the directions on the blister pack vs following the emar when administering medications.
FALSE
ALWAYS go by the emar!!!
What should you do when you reach 5 days left of a medication?
REORDER
Suzy is very anxious and pacing the hallway.
Tell her to go to her room or check her emar for a prn?
Check the emar for a prn.
What is a normal pulse range?
60-100
All medications for any resident can be crushed.
FALSE
You must have an order to crush meds.
List 3 non-verbal indicators a resident may need a prn for pain.
Facial grimaces/winces
Restlessness
Rubbing the same spot on their body
Mr. Groot refuses his medications three times.
Notify the DCS immediately.
What is a normal O2 level?
95-100
Cold hands can give a false O2 reading.
TRUE
Be sure residents finger is warm prior to placing pulse-ox on their finger. Rub finger to warm if necessary.
When can you start getting monthly weights and vitals?
The 1st of the month.
Even though they are not due until the 15th, you can start on the 1st!
A resident requests their PRN hemorrhoid cream for internal hemorrhoids.
Call the DCS.
The DCS is the only one that can administer internal medication.
What is a normal respiration range?
12-20 breaths per minuet