Positions & Assistive Devices
NAs will use this to help turn, lift or move a resident.
What is a draw sheet?
NAs should avoid pulling residents across the sheets during transfers or repositioning to prevent this from happening.
What is shearing?
NAs should be aware of and look for these things while providing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to residents.
What are pressure injuries, pressure ulcers, pressure sores, decubitus ulcers, or bed sores?
This procedure provides for infection prevention.
What is washing your hands?
When shaving a resident who takes blood thinners, NAs should use this tool.
What is an electric razor?
These devices may be used to help support and align a limb and improve functioning.
What are orthotic or orthosis devices?
These types of residents should be repositioned at least every 2 hours.
What is bedbound?
NA observes yellow, tan, gray, green or brown tissue that is usually moist.
What is slough?
If NAs do not do this, it did not legally happen.
What is documenting?
Avoid this to reduce the risk of poor circulation and or embolisms.
What are twists or wrinkles?
Name this position when a resident is between 60-90 degrees.
What is high-Fowler's position?
This term is used to describe an infestation of lice.
What is pediculosis?
NAs must use as little water as possible when giving mouth care to prevent this from happening.
What is aspiration?
This procedure is used to deliver medication, nutrition, or fluids through a vein.
What is Intravenous or IV therapy?
NAs should not use this when cleaning or storing dentures.
What is hot water?
NAs will use rolled towels or blankets to keep resident's hips and legs from turning outward.
What are trochanter rolls?
These guidelines are used to avoid injuries during transfers.
What are ergonomics?
NAs must note these things, as they may be the first sign of a medical problem.
What is color, odor, and consistency of contents?
List these body parts in order when giving a complete bed bath.
What is: Eyes, Face, Ears, Neck; Arms & Axillae (armpits); Hands; Chest; Abdomen; Legs & Feet; Back; Perineal?
These items must never be placed on overbed tables or on top of side tables. Name all items.
What are standard bedpans, fracture pans and urinals?
Residents who cannot bear weight with their legs may use these devices.
What are leg braces or overhead trapezes?
The side of the protector nearest the resident should be _______ and tucked under the resident.
What is fanfolded?
NAs must check for this after moving a resident with limited mobility or spinal injuries.
What is proper alignment?
These items are needed when providing oral care for an unconscious resident. Name all 8 items.
What are sponges swabs, tongue depressors, towel, emesis basin, gloves, cup of cool water, lip moisturizer, and cleaning solution?
NAs should be aware of how to operate this assistive device and where the emergency release is located.
What are electric/battery powered lifts?