What kind of bath is given to a resident who is unconscious?
A partial bath includes these areas:
- Face
- Hands
- Underarms
- Genital Area
When bathing a resident. the CNA notices swelling around the knee that is tender to touch. The CNA should report this observation to the nurse when?
After bed bath is finished, but if there is a skin tear, report immediately.
When preparing for a bed bath, the CNA should adjust the water temperate to...
Change bed bath water whenever it becomes...
To assist a resident into the bathtub you should ask the resident to...
Hold onto the grab abr as he/she steps into the tub.
When should oral hygiene be done?
Upon waking up, after meals, and at bedtime.
An unconscious resident should be placed on ? position when performing oral care.
Lateral side (side-lying, head-to-side).
When should dentures be cleaned?
Before breakfast, lunch, supper, and at bedtime.
When giving oral hygiene to an unconscious resident you should...
Prevent the resident from aspirating (breathing in) any fluid.
Clean fingernails with a ...
If a resident asks you to cut their very thick and painful toenail, you should...
NOT cut the toenail and report the request to the nurse.
Before combing/brushing a residents hair...
Place a towel over the residents shoulder.
- Shampoo
- Shampoo tray
- Plastic sheet or bag
- Pitcher and basin
The purpose of shampooing the resident's hair is...
To maintain cleanliness and well-being.
In order to safely shave a resident will a safety razor...
Keep the skin taut while being shaved.
The order in dressing a paralyzed/injured person is ...
Dress affected side
first, undress affect side
last.
If a resident to be weighed daily, then...
Consistently weigh the resident during the same time of day.
In order to prevent problems/complications several days after a surgery...
Tell the resident to cough and breath deeply every 2 hours.
If a resident cannot stand up when needing to record their height then...
Measure their height while they are still laying in bed.
When can you use a safety razor in order to shave a resident who is confused and disorientated?
What can you not use when collecting supplies for colostomy care?
Alcohol wipes.
You need clean gloves, a bedpan, and toilet tissue.
When can you change a colostomy bag?
When the bag is leaking... that's nasty.
A confused resident who does not like to be bathed should...
Not be forced into the shower or tub.
Which parts of the body are more prone to developing pressure sores?
Boney areas such as: shoulder blades, elbows, heels, and knees.
The following foot care procedures are required for a resident who is paralyzed from the waist down:
- Wash and dry feet carefully and thorughly.
- Check for any pressure signs.
Cannot control their bladder or bowels.
A CNA should clean the resident's genital and anal area ? times a day, and when the resident is soiled.
When preparing to shave a resident, you should...
Soften the resident's facial hair by using a warm towel.
Oral care or mouth care is one of the most basic nursing activities. Keeping the mouth and teeth clean will protect a patient’s oral health and allow quicker recovery
by preventing infections. The patient is unconscious, oral care will be needed more frequently. Unconscious patients usually breathe through the mouth, causing secretions to dry. It is a vital aspect of patient care that needs to be carried out consistently by a nurse. The nurse plays an important role in providing effective oral care and promoting oral hygiene of an unconscious patient. Nurses should be aware of risk factors associated with poor oral health and be able to assess and
help patients maintain oral hygiene. In another article, I have shared an article about mouth care procedures for conscious patients. You may follow it. A tray containing supplies and
equipment needed for oral care or mouth care are listed in the following: Oral care
procedures are used for patients who are unconscious or who are not able to eat or drink. Some important general instructions for ICU patients must be
maintained during oral care or mouth care delivery: The following two tabs change content below.Importance of Oral Care in Nursing:
Supplies and Equipment for Unconscious Patient:
Mouth Care Procedure for Unconscious Patient:
Oral Care Instructions for Unconscious Patients:
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