Bathing/Bed Making
What must you do to support the dignity of a patient during bathing?
provide privacy
Can you ever take a urine specimen from a hat, urinal, or bedside commode?
NO
3 types of male external catheters
Mens liberty acute
Mens Purewick
Mens condom cath
How often should the foley catheter bag be emptied?
When it is 1/2 full (or per doctor's order)
How should you care for dentures?
like real human teeth
What is the best order to bathe a patient?
Head to toe, cleanest to dirtiest, and front to back
Can a PCA collect a urine specimen directly from the foley catheter?
No
Do you have to have an indwelling catheter first before an external catheter
NO
How often should the catheter be cleaned?
every 12 hours
Accidently inhaling food, saliva, or stomach contents into the airway and lungs
Aspiration
All parts of the body, except the face, must be washed daily with what antimicrobial cleanser?
CHG
Urine sample technique where the middle portion of urine is collected rather than the beginning or the end
Midstream collection
Which 2 external catheters get hooked up to suction
Male Purewick and Female Purewick
Where must the catheter be secured to?
The upper thigh (stat lock) and to the non-movable part of the bed.
How often should you moisturize a patients lips?
every 2 to 4 hrs
Supplies needed for a bed linen change
Sheets, one fitted
pillowcases
bedspread
soiled linen bag
gloves
How often should the ice be refilled for a 24 hour urine
as often as possible or every 2 hours
What holds the female Purewick in place?
The female anatomy.
What should you do before transporting a patient that has a foley catheter in place?
Empty the foley bag
Complication associated with oral care?
bleeding gums, aspiration risk
Brand of lotion that is compatible with the Hibiclens CHG?
Sween 24
After you gather supplies for a 24 urine collection what should we instruct the patient to do?
Instruct the patient to void
Mens liberty acute first wear time and second wear time
6-12 hours then 24-48
What can cause an infection risk if broken on the catheter?
Tamper seal
What position should the patient be placed in for oral suctioning?
High fowlers