What do I need?
Applying an Anti-embolic Stocking to One Leg
One knee high anti-embolic stocking
Gait belt
Non-skid footwear
wheelchair
(2)
Assist Resident to Ambulate using a gait belt
Assist Resident to Transfer to wheelchair using a gait belt
Leave resident with a stocking that is smooth and wrinkle free
Applying an Anti-embolic stocking
Transfer a resident from bed to a wheelchair using a gait bed, Assist a resident to ambulate using a gait belt (2 pass/ fails)
Lock the bed brakes, lock the wheelchair brakes
What you do at the beginning and end of every skill
Hand hygiene
Making an occupied bed
fitted sheet, flat sheet, bedspread, pillow case
4 pillows
Position a dependent resident in bed on their side
Wash from front to back
Perineal Care for a Female Resident
Vital signs (2)
Record radial pulse on the previously signed recording form, record respirations on the previously signed recording form
What is the second step in all (but 1) of the skills?
Explain the procedure to the resident.
Assisting a resident with the use of a Bedpan, measure and record urine output with handwashing
gloves, bedpan, toilet paper, call light, 1 wet and 1 dry washcloth, graduate, recording form & pen, laundry hamper, toilet or commode
button up shirt, pants, socks (optional bath blanket)
Dressing a resident with an affected side
Direct the RN test observer to stand on the side of the bed opposite the working side of the red, or raise the side rails on the bed opposite the working side to provide for safety
Position a dependent resident in bed on side
PROM on one shoulder, PROM on one leg
Ask the resident at least once if there is any pain or discomfort
What do you do if you forget a step while testing?
Say you missed a step and go back and complete it as soon as possible
Catheter care for a female resident with Hand Washing
gloves, basin with warm water, soap, 3 wash clothes, laundry hamper
2 towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, emesis basin, gloves, cup of water, laundry hamper
Mouth Care
Put on gloves (2 skills)
mouth care, denture care
Dressing a resident and an Affected Side
Always dress the affected side first
What information can be recorded on the recording form? (at least 4 things)
candidate's name, candidate's signature, output in mL, respirations, pulse, food intake as a %, fluid intake in mL
Perineal Care for a Female Resident with Hand washing
gloves, 4-6 wash clothes, towel, waterproof pad, basin with comfortably warm water, soap, laundry hamper (optional: bath blanket)
Isolation gown, gloves, barrier, graduate, alcohol wipe, recording form & pen, toilet or commode, trash can
Emptying a Urinary Drainage bag
Scrub hands for 20 seconds (4 skills)
Perineal Care, catheter care, emptying a urinary drainage bag, bedpan
Feeding a dependent resident (3)
position the resident upright before feeding, record intake as a percentage of solid food on the previously signed recording form, record intake as the sum of total fluid consumed on the recording form
Name the 2 skills WITHOUT a Pass/ Fail item
Making an occupied bed and Nail Care