Vital Signs
What should you do before performing vital signs?
Gather supplies and perform hand hygiene.
Why must you support the joint during ROM?
To prevent injury and strain
What must you do to the wheelchair before transferring?
Lock the brakes and remove the footrests
What should the resident wear before walking?
Non-skid shoes or socks.
How should a residents bed be positioned?
The wheels should be locked and the bed should be in the lowest position.
Where should you place the blood pressure cuff?
1 inch above the bend of the elbow
How many times should each ROM movement usually be performed?
Three times
Where should you place the wheelchair for transfer?
On the resident’s stronger side.
Where do you stand when assisting a weak resident to walk?
On the weak side.
What should you check before placing dentures back in the resident’s mouth?
That they are clean and properly fitted.
Where do place the thermometer when taking a residents oral temp?
Under the tongue, toward the back of the mouth
The neck because CNA's are trained on it.
What device is used to help safely transfer a resident?
Gait belt.
What should you hold when assisting a resident to walk?
The gait belt
Why must the drainage bag always be kept below the level of the bladder?
To prevent backflow and infection.
What fingers should you use when taking a radial pulse?
Index and middle fingers (NEVER USE THE THUMB)
Before entering the residents room what should you do ?
Knock and Identify yourself, ask for their DOB and name, and explain what you'll be doing in SIMPLE terms
Before standing the resident, how should you (the aide) be positioned?
SQUAT SQUAT SQAUT and be toe- toe
If a resident says they feel dizzy while walking, what should you do?
Stop and help them sit ASAP
If a resident refuses care, what is the safe and correct action?
Respect their rights and report it to the nurse.
50How do you count respirations correctly?
Count breaths quietly for 30–60 seconds without telling the resident.
What's two of the most important things you should remember while doing ROM? (other than locking the wheels)
Never turn away from the resident and always provide privacy 0.
What should you do if the resident begins to fall during transfer?
Ease them to the floor safely
What should you tell your resident when ambulating?
"We're gonna back and forth three times and then on the count of three we're going to push off the bed/chair and pivot to the chair/bed"
Why should you keep the resident close to your body during transfer?
To reduce strain and prevent injury.