skills & equipment

change of position

1 barrier (for bed table) & 4 pillows

prom exercises

none

ambulation

gait belt

change occupied bed

barrier, flat sheet, fitted sheet, bath blanket, pillowcase, gloves

dressing a resident with a weak right arm

barrier, 2 outfits, bath blanket

transfer — bed to wheelchair

none

bedpan

gloves, incontinent pad, bedpan

mouth care with teeth

barrier, emesis basin, towel, toothpaste, cup of water, gloves, toothbrush

mouth care with dentures

barrier towel, gloves, toothpaste, denture brush, denture plate in cup, washcloth, water, 2 cups, emesis basin, hand towel

catheter care

gloves, bath blanket, 2 incontinent pads, 2 washcloths, soap, basin, towels, barrier

foot care

basin, soap, lotion, 2 hand towels, barrier, disposable gloves, 3 wash cloths

hand and fingernail care

basin, lotion, 2-3 washcloths, soap, orange wood stick, emery board, 2 hand towels, paper towels, disposable gloves, barrier towel

partial bed bath and back rub

barrier towel, bath blanket, 2 towels, 5 washcloths, hand towel, gown, soap, lotion, basin, disposable gloves

perineal care

basin, barrier, soap, 2 hand towels, towel, bath blanket, 2 incontinent pads, 4 washcloths, disposable gloves

feeding seated resident

tray with food, spoon, chair, wipe, cup with water, napkin or washcloth, clothing protector

measure and record radial pulse

record sheet, pen

measure and record respirations

record sheet and pen

measure and record contents of urinary drainage bag

graduate, disposable gloves, incontinent pads or paper towels, document form, alcohol wipe, pen

measure and record blood pressure

bp cuff, deal stethoscope, alcohol swab, barrier towel, document form, black pen