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Upper teeth then lower teeth.
Should you respect the family's religious restrictions regarding the care of body, if applicable?
Always
That the wheels are locked
what is supine position?
Positioned flat on back with legs slightly apart.
How long should you rub your hands together to work up a lather?
at least 20 seconds
When should a two person lift be used?
Only in an emergency
How should you place the body?
Supine Postion
How many staff are required?
Where should supportive padding be in lateral position?
Behind back, between knees and ankles, and under top arm
When doing initial steps what should you ask your nurse about?
Residents needs, abilities, and limitations
In a bed bath, what should you offer the resident before you start?
A urinal or bedpan
What do you observe skin prior to putting on Ted hose?
Redness, Warmth, Swelling, Excessive dryness, or open area
What should you do with the sheet on the bed
Loosen under resident and roll edges close to them
What is fowler's position?
Head of bed 45-60 degrees
Right before leaving a residents room after care what should do?
Preform a visual safety check of resident and environment.
How long should you soak feet in the foot care basin?
5-10 minutes
How should you place the body after cleaning them up and why?
In a comfortable looking position for the family to see the body
where should staff be standing during this RCP?
One by bedside
Other on side of showebed/strecher
What is semi-fowlers position?
Head of bed 30-45 degrees
What are the last 3 steps in initial steps?
Wash your hands
Wear gloves as indicated by standard precautions
Use proper body mechanics. Raise bed to appropriate height and lower side rails.
Which RCP's are order dependant?
42, 45, & 63
Should you remove the roommate from the room while providing post mortem care?
Yes
What is step 5 in this RCP?
Staff should grasp resident sheet on each side. On the count of three, move resident laterally onto stretcher/showerbed.
Inital steps
Place resident in supine postion
Move resident to side of bed closest to you
Cross residents arms over chest
Slightly bend knee of nearest leg to you or cross nearest leg over farthest ankle
Place your hands under resident shoulder blade and buttock. Turn resident away from you onto side.
Place supportive padding behind back, between knees, and ankles, and under top arm
Final steps
What are all the ways to rub your hands together during hand washing?
Palm to Palm, Right palm over left hand and vise versa, Palm to Palm with fingers interlaced, Backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked, Right thumb in left palm and vise versa, Rotational rubbing backwards and forwards with clasped fingers.