Module Z

PM care is given at

bedtime

cleaning the genital and anus areas

Perineal Care

If the resident wants to brush his teeth before lunch the NA should

help the resident to do that

A patient with oxygen therapy will need frequent oral care due to

dryness of the mouth from oxygen

AM care involves

assisting with dressing & hair care, positioning residents for breakfast, straightening the units

Hygiene helps prevent

infection, prevents body odors, and promotes relaxation

An unconscious patient needs mouth care every

2 hours

When brushing an unconscious patient's teeth the NA should

turn the person's head well to the side

oral hygiene for the unconscious patient puts them at risk for

aspiration

When the NA finishes brushing the resident's teeth they should then

brush the tongue

To keep an unconscious patient's mouth open during oral hygiene, the NA should

use a padded tongue blade

The NA should assume the unconscious patient can

hear them

Side lying position is needed to do

oral care for an unconscious patient

Brushing and combing hair is done

early AM, during morning care, & during afternoon (all 3)

If a NA notices a reddened area when bathing a resident the NA should

report that observation to the nurse

Store dentures when the resident is not wearing them in a

denture cup filled with cool or warm water

Older residents usually need a bath

twice a week

The NA should line the sink with a towel or wash cloth when

doing denture care

Water temperature for complete bed bath should be between

110 & 115 degrees F

Patients with dementia should still be told

of the skill the NA is going to perform before doing that skill

Use an electric razor to shave residents who are taking a

anticoagulant (blood thinner)

Wear gloves when shampooing a resident who has

scalp sores

When shaving the face and underarms the NA should

shave in the direction of the hair growth

When an NA is finished using medicated shampoos give them back to

the nurse

To give hair care the NA

should part the hair into 2 sections

Small braids in a residents hair are not

removed before shampooing

When brushing hair that is not matted or tangled the NA should

start brushing at the scalp

The NA can make bathing safer if

they ask for help when they cannot handle the task alone

Disposable shavers or discarded in the

sharps container

To prevent ulcers the NA should observe

the resident's skin during personal care and bathing

The NA should always what while shaving a resident

follow standard precautions and blood-borne pathogen precautions

When shaving a man's face with the safety razor the NA should

put on gloves, apply warm washcloth to his face, and apply shaving cream

The NA should encourage residents to

perform tasks independently even if it takes longer to promote the resident's dignity

hygeine

methods of keeping the body clean

The proper temperature for rinsing and storing dentures

Luke warm

The primary risk for unconscious residents is

aspiration

The general rule when bathing a person is to wash from

cleanest to dirtiest

The perineum area should be washed

every day

Oral care should be provided

at least twice a day for residents

The part of the body that should be washed first

the eyes

Oral Care is not just care of the teeth but also of the

mouth, tongue, and gums

When assisting a resident who has one weak side with getting dressed the clothing should be put on

the weak side first (dress the weak first)

The NA should use as little liquid as possible when giving oral care to an

unconscious resident

The NA should handle a resident's hair

gently because the hair can be pulled out by combing or brushing it

Nail care should be given when the NA is

giving the resident a bath

When handling clean linens, you must practice

medical asepsis

Shaking dirty linens can spread

microorganisms

An open bed is made for a resident who is

not feeling well and will spend most of the day in bed

When a person returns to the nursing home from the hospital care by the way of ambulance a

surgical bed should be made

When linens are changed you must follow

standard precautions and the blood borne pathogen standard

extra linens brought into a resident's room are

considered contaminated

A complete linen change is usually done

once or twice per week or on the person's bath day in the nursing home

Roll each piece of linen

away from you when removing dirty linens from a person's bed

friction and shearing can be caused by

draw sheets

know how to use good body mechanics and safety measures when

making a bed (I.e. raise bed to the waist)

the top sheet is placed on the bed with the hem-stitching facing

outward

When making an occupied bed begin by

positioning the person in lateral position