State Ready
Race means
Rescue
activate fire alarm
Contain the fire
Extinguish/evacuate
Pink
Think pink, thickened liquids.
Standing in front of someones w/c is abuse
yes, involuntary seclusion
Always raise your voice to residents so they can hear you
Remain calm and quiet, explain all things to residents what you are doing.
when do you not use hand sanitizer
c diff is is pores and you need friction, soap and water
How often should residents get changed throughout your shift?
At night typically every 3-4 hours, during the day 2-3 hours. Or as care plan reads
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low bed
Telling resident we are short staffed is abuse
yes emotional
Offer residents many choices
if a resident has dementia you should try and talk with short commands
how long do you wash your hands for
15-20 seconds
Catheter bags should be covered at all times
true, we have plenty in central supply. it is for dignity.
helping hands
do not leave unattended in the bathroom
allowing someone to sleep all shift because they have behaviors and state they dont want to be disturbed.
yes, neglect, needs to be on their care card, bowel and bladder should be done. risk Vs benefits.
bath time is enjoyable for all , the wetter the better.
Some residents have PTSD, do not soak their heads but use a wash cloth to lightly wash hair etc, music, warm blanket etc.
when someone is on enhanced barrier precautions what does that mean
We are keeping them safe, normally with lines like catheters, IV, dialysis and long term wounds.
Mechanical lifts are to be cleaned once a week on monday nights.
False. mechanical lifts should be cleaned in between residents.
falling star
extreme fall risk, 15 minute checks
You take residents candy cause there family always brings them some and you are hungry.
yes, misappropriation
resident with dementia will never remember anything so if you are crabby they will forget
false, always remember how you present yourself, you being calm can decrease their anxiety, giving simple compliments can produce endorphins for increase mood.
If resident is coughing, has a temp and c/o sore throat what should you do
Get VS, try and keep in drop, droplet precautions with door closed, covid test.
What is considered part of your uniform
name tag, pager
rolling pin
high risk for skin integrity, reposition every 2-3 hours. always update nurse on skin.
Holding a residents hands down so they dont hit your partner.
physical.
A resident just punched you, what should you do.
chart, inform supervisor, fill out a witness statement. This help with medication needs and alerts DON of behaviors. Please be specific with any behavior
what was it
how did i do to help
did it get better or worse.
s/s of UTI are confusion, strong , dark urine.
false, frequency, urgency, increase in incontinence, pain, dysuria, offer fluids.