Health&Wellness
Consistent routines & familiar objects help residents with this cognitive condition fell more secure.
What is dementia/memory impairment?
A resident's family requests information about their loved one. What should you do?
What is direct family member(s) to the nurse?
This device can alert staff to emergencies & is often worn around their neck/wrist.
What is call button/pendant?
Knocking on an apartment door & identifying/announcing yourself are examples of this.
What is, the first thing you do before entering a resident's apartment?
When speaking with residents, we should do this to help them understand us better.
What is speak clearly, use simple language & speak at a moderate speed?
Possible UTI symptoms that should be reported to the nurse when observed.
What is frequent/painful urination, dark color urine or agitation/confusion?
This should be locked FIRST before transferring a resident who is in a wheelchair.
What is wheelchair breaks?
Oh, No! There's a fire! Remember to RACE, which stands for _______, ______, ______, _______.
What is RESCUE, ALERT, CONTAIN, EVACUATE?
Ensuring hearing aids are charged, glasses safely placed, pjs, showers & denture care are this.
What is 2nd shift-bedtime routine?
Using this type of language helps maintain residents' dignity & independence.
What is respectful/positive language?
Before entering a contamination zone/room, what is the first PPE item that should be put on?
What is a gown?
Hand off of Walkie Talkies/Pagers, keys & report w/ w/ another shift. Checking laundry list, communications & who's out.
What is proper shift change procedure?
When using a fire extinguisher, remember to PASS, which stands for, ____, ____, _____, _____.
What is PULL, AIM, SQUEEZE, SWEEP.
Waking residents, assisting with morning showers, grooming, hearing aids, glasses & assisting to breakfast are all examples of this.
What is 1st Shift"Get Ups"?
A resident begins repeatedly asking about a past event that causes them distress, this technique can help shift their focus.
What is redirect?
True or False: You are using a gait belt with you resident. If the resident begins to fall, use the loops to gently assist the resident to the floor.
What is TRUE?
Equipment that requires TWO resident assistants & a sling to transfer a resident.
What is Hoyer Lift?
You see a resident is about to fall. How do you help them?
What is assist resident gently to the floor or try to break the fall.
This gives residents a voice & promotes autonomoy.
What is Resident Rights?
A resident keeps trying to leave the Community/go outside, which is unsafe. The caregiver might redirect by doing this.
What is offering engage them in a hobby, indoor activity or conversation.
Resident Assistants should always wash hands before & after doing these tasks to prevent infection.
What is providing personal care or assisting with residents?
Your favorite thing about your job.
What is, __________________________?
A resident slid to the floor/found on the floor. You are not allowed to do this.
What is do not pick the resident up from the floor & Call the nurse for assistance?
All activities+pictures, one-on-ones with residents, meals, etc. should be tracked on this platform.
What is LifeLoop?
This technique involves observing residents' cues to determine their needs without relying solely on verbal communication.
What is non-verbal communication?