toileting
Used when a resident can get out of bed but has difficulty walking to the bathroom.
Portable commode
also called bedside commode (BSC)
When to provide nail care
when bathing and when visibly soiled
Minimum frequency of oral care
twice daily
Type of bath used for a resident who wants daily bathing, but is unable to get out of bed.
complete bed bath
When should a resident's clothing be changed?
at least daily, at bedtime, when wet or soiled, or whenever they choose to
Normal stool should be this color and consistency
Brown and soft
This is required during shaving to avoid blood borne pathogens.
wearing gloves
This is how dentures should be rinsed and stored
in cool water or designated solution
General rule for cleaning body parts
Cleanest to dirtiest
Who should choose the resident's clothing?
the resident should decide as much as possible
The CNA should do this when dark, cloudy, or strong smelling urine is observed.
Notify the nurse immediately
This word refers to methods for keeping body parts clean
hygiene
How to avoid aspiration by an unconscious person
turn on side, clean mouth with swab sticks using minimal water
This part of the body should be washed last
buttocks
What type of footwear should a resident wear when standing or ambulating?
non-skid shoes or non slip socks (slipper socks)
Positioning for a standard bedpan.
Wider end aligned with the person's buttocks
The CNA should do this when redness is observed over a bony prominence.
notify the nurse immediately
Primary risk during oral care of an unconcious person
aspiration
Two things that make bathing safer for the resident
gather all needed supplies before bathing begins
ask for assistance if the aide does not feel they can safely handle it alone
stay with the resident at all times during bathing
make sure water temp is below 120 degrees
Dressing a resident with a weak/affected side should begin with ______.
the weakor affected side
do not refer to it as the "bad" side
Frequency of washing the perineum.
daily and with incontinence episodes
Who should provide personal care for a resident?
The resident should do as much as possible on their own, with supervision and assistance from the CNA as needed.
CNAs should not provide care for the resident just to save time.
Care of the teeth, mouth, tongue and gums is called this.
oral care
The highest priority when bathing a resident is _____.
privacy, efficiency, resident wishes, safety
safety
True or False.
The best way to promote resident dignity is to do tasks for the resident so they do not have to wait.
false
Residents should be encouraged to do as much for themselves as possible to promote dignity, even if it takes longer to complete the task.