ALERTS
True of False; The nurse or admin must approve if a resident can be placed on alert
False. Staff can ALWAYS place on alert; admin & nurse can d/c if resolved or not needed
Where do you find resident's care plan once signed by staff?
Resident Binder- Binder coming soon
What is the last downgrade level for food consistency?
Puree
When should you change your gloves?
Immediately if torn, soiled, or after handling raw meat/body fluids; between tasks or customers;
HANDS MUST BE SANITIZED OR WASHED INBE\TWEEN CHANGING GLOVES. San between pt. & wash after pt cares.
True or False - You must complete a witness statement if resident in your section had an incident but you did not witness it.
False. Only use witness statement(s) if YOU HAVE WITTNESSINED AN INCIDENT(S)
Does a chart note need to be added to every alert?
Yes ; policy states chart note must be entered at the end of each shift. Exception: INFO ONLY
What do you say when state asks you a question and you do not know the answer?
DO NOT SAY YOU DO NOT KNOW. You can say "Let me verify that.. I know where to find this information ie take them to the care plan.
What are the 4 levels of thicken consistency?
1. Regular - Thin
2. Nectar-Thick (IDDSI Level 2)
3.Honey-Thick (IDDSI Level 3):
4. Pudding-Thick (IDDSI Level 4):
HOW MANY DAYS OF NO BM RESULTS IN PRN OR PRUNE JUICE
3 DAYS OR MORE.
Who has "courtesy checks"
#11
Where is the AED located?
Above the fire extinguisher Automated External Defibrillato (defibrillation)
Who is allergic to Peanut butter?
#115
What happens if you notice a resident developed a rash?
Skin sheet - CARE
Incident report _ MED
PREFROM WOUND CARE PER MAR - MED
True or false: Food items can be left out after serve out.
False. Food items needs to immediately go into the food warmer for a minimum of 1-2 hours or in fridge. Eggs order fresh. Items never left on counter
Who is most at risk for a fall?
#135
Who can do wound care? and list at least 2 instructions.
Med staff ; 1. Clean wound cleanser 2. Pat dry 3. Apply appropriate wound care dressing. 4. Chart/Incident report.
How many missed meals does a resident need to miss before you need to notify ADMIN or NURSE
What are respirations? and how are they measured?
Counting breaths through rising and falling of the chest for 1 minute
Nothing By Mouth
What is an intervention? and who initiates them?
A plan to prevent incident to reoccur; cannot be previous plan, has to be new. Apply to why it occurred. Example:
What Room does #11's husband live in?
IL #317
List at least 2 Swallow Precaution instructions
Who do you notify if a resident is out of supplies? IE toothpaste, soap etc
The families themselves. Staff are allowed to contact family to request NEEDED supplies. OR if resident has cell phone, assist res. to make call/text to family. ENTER NOTE
WHO'S BIRTHDAY IS ON VALENTINES DAY?
#133