Vocabulary
Ms. Martin is an elderly resident with very dry skin. You will help her this kind of bath.
What is a Partial bath.
One way to promote dignity and independence with personal care.
What is encourage residents to perform tasks independently even if it takes longer?
Oral care is not just care of the teeth, but also the mouth, tongue, and gums.
What is the mouth, tongue, and gums?
Observing residents’ skin during personal care and bathing is especially important in the prevention of. . .
What is Pressure ulcers?
Mr. Reynosa has a doctor’s order for Epsom salts additives during bathing. You will help him with this kind of bath; which is the most appropriate for him.
What is a Tub bath?
The primary risk for unconscious residents.
What is Aspiration?
The highest priority for nursing assistants; when caring for a pt.
During a bed bath; the nursing assistant should place a towel or bed pad under.
Where is under the part of the body that is being washed?
Ms. Reid is unable to get out of bed due to recent surgery. She is very concerned with cleanliness and wants to bathe every day. You will help her with this kind of bath; which is most appropriate for her?
What is a Complete bed bath?
Oral care Should be provided for residents at least this frequency.
What is At least twice a day?
The proper temperature for rinsing and storing dentures
Residents’ hair should be handled gently because. . .
What is the hair can be pulled out when combing or brushing it.
The decision on which bath to give a resident is made by Who
Who is The doctor and the resident?
A nursing assistant should give nail care when. . .
When she is bathing a resident?
Primary risk for unconscious residents during oral care.
Before helping a resident into a shower, the nursing assistant should. . .
What is test the water temperature?
This should be washed every day, multiple times.
A general rule for bathing a person
What is Wash from cleanest to dirtiest?
Assisting a resident who has one weak side with dressing, you would
What is put Clothing on the weak side first?
Prevent aspiration during oral care of unconscious residents include. . .
What is using as little liquid as possible?
A nursing assistant should place an unconscious resident in this position before giving oral care