ADL's
This ADL includes brushing teeth, combing hair, and washing face.
What is grooming?
This must always be locked before transferring a resident.
What are wheelchair brakes?
The most important way to prevent infection.
What is hand hygiene?
This approach helps reduce agitation by staying calm and simple
What is redirection?
This vital sign measures oxygen level.
What is pulse oximetry (O2 sat)?
Helping a resident move from bed to chair is called this.
What is a transfer?
These help prevent falls when a resident is weak or unsteady.
What are gait belts?
This is required before and after every resident contact.
What is hand hygiene?
Arguing with a confused resident is this (good or bad?)
What is bad practice?
A BP of 90/60 might be considered this.
What is low blood pressure?
Thickened liquids are used for residents with this issue.
What is dysphagia? (difficulty swallowing)
The correct bed position after care is usually this.
What is lowest position?
This isolation type requires gown and gloves for high contact activities.
What is EBP (Enhanced Barrier Precautions)?
When a resident believes something untrue, you should do this instead of correcting harshly.
What is validate feelings?
Sudden confusion could be a sign of this serious condition.
What is infection (or sepsis)?
This side should lead when assisting a weak resident.
What is the strong side?
This should always be within reach of the resident.
What is call light?
This behavior may signal pain in a nonverbal resident.
What is grimacing/agitation/guarding?
This is the best way to speak to hearing-impaired residents.
What is speak clearly and face them?
Turning residents every ___ hours helps prevent pressure ulcers.
What is 2 hours?
This should be done after every incontinent episode.
What is peri-care?
You should never leave a resident alone in the bathroom if they are this.
What is fall risk?
You should use friction to wash hands for this amount of time.
What is 20 seconds?
Residents have the right to make their own choices about care, even if you disagree. This is called:
What is Autonomy?
If a resident starts to fall, you should do this instead of trying to stop it completely.
What is lower them to the floor?