Resident Care
This acronym refers to basic self-care tasks like eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
While bathing, you notice a red area on a resident's heel that does not blanch. This may indicate this.
What is pressure injury or pressure ulcer
If a new wound is found, you must do this.
What is report to nurse immediately and document
This is why shaving is important in resident care.
What is hygiene, dignity, comfort, and appearance
Lotion should be applied after this activity.
What is bathing
When assisting a resident with feeding, you should NEVER be doing this.
What is standing?
After a shower, you should dry the skin carefully, especially in these 3 areas.
What is skin folds, between toes, and perineal area
This is used to record findings from skin checks.
What is documentation or skin check form
Electric razors are recommended for residents on this type of medication.
What is blood thinners (anticoagulants)
Applying lotion helps prevent this.
What is dryness and skin breakdown?
This principle means offering help only for steps the resident cannot do safely alone.
What is promoting independence?
Privacy should be provided during this part of the care.
What is the entire shower or bath
This type of skin observation should be performed during all ADLs.
What is visual and tactile inspection
This is when shaving should take place.
What is every shower day?
This is how often nail care be should be performed.
What is each shower day?
Before providing any ADL assistance, you must do this.
What is perform hand hygiene and explain the procedure?
During a shower, the CNA should observe for these 4 skin changes.
What is redness, sores, rashes, or breakdown
For residents with limited mobility, what is critical to prevent skin issues?
What is regular repositioning and pressure relief
Both of these kinds of residents may need to be shaved.
What is male and female residents?
Who should not have toenails trimmed by a CNA?
What is residents with diabetes.
When a resident refuses an ADL, you should do these 3 things.
What is attempt again, notify nurse, and document it?
What should be done after showering to protect the skin?
What is apply lotion or moisturizer as indicated
You notice a bruise while bathing. You should do this.
What is report to nurse and document
Before shaving a resident, you should do this.
What is check care plan and ask permission?
You should avoid this when doing nail care.
What is cutting too short or causing pain