Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Overview

Bathing, Ambulation, Toileting, Transferring, Eating, Dressing

Identify the patient, Introduce yourself, Explain the procedure, Allow the patient to verbalize understanding

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<p>A bath given to a patient in bed. It should only be used if the patient cannot get out of bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>105-110 degrees Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Close the curtain and door, only expose the body part being bathed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IV sites, surgical incisions, wounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the patient from falling out of bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The face</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long, firm strokes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent skin irritation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pat the skin dry, do not rub.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bath in which only the body parts that might cause the patient discomfort if left unbathed (e.g., face, hands, axillary areas, back, and perineum) are washed in bed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bathing or cleaning the area of the body which includes the genitals, groin, and rectal areas. Always clean from front (cleanest) to back (dirtiest).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Morning, before bed, after meals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients with conditions that cause dry mouth, such as those who are NPO, taking certain medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Head of the bed elevated (High Fowler's)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums, clean teeth back to front.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tongue, cheeks, floss in between teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Top dentures first, bottom dentures last.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Never use toothpaste, as it will scratch the dentures. Use soap/water or denture cleaner. Use only warm water, as hot water will warp the dentures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moistened them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Head of the bed elevated, turn head to the side, emesis basin under their chin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The arm without the IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neck and waist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only the nurse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients at high fall risk, confused patients, patients with weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a bedpan or urinal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A receptacle for urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A device used for toileting when a person is able to get out of bed but unable to walk to the bathroom. It consists of a chair-like frame with a toilet seat and a removable collection bucket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dietary restrictions (NPO, clear liquids, etc.), precautions (aspiration precautions, one-sided paralysis), if the nurse needs to check blood sugar and/or give insulin or other medications before eating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thicken them. It can be thickened to nectar thick, honey thick, or pudding thick according to doctor's orders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High Fowler's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct food to the unaffected (normal) side of the mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A spoon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lowest position, two side rails up, call light within reach, patient in a comfortable position, wheels locked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dentures do not fit properly and may cause sores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In skin folds or moist areas, including the axilla, perineum, and under breasts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suction them out of their mouth using a Yanker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The region between the anus and external genitalia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nothing by mouth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Difficulty swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Going without food for a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After a meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reason why something is not advisable or should not be done</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To walk from place to place</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A surgical cut made in skin or flesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

Basic self-care tasks including bathing, dressing, eating, etc.

Encouraging patients to assist as much as possible.

Identify patient, introduce, explain, ensure understanding.

Always talk to the patient, even if unconscious.

A bath given to a patient unable to get out of bed.

Ideal range is 105-110°F.

Close curtains, expose only what’s necessary.

Always leave call light within reach of the patient.

To prevent patient falls from the bed.

Keep IV sites, surgical incisions, and wounds dry.

Wash cleanest areas first, like the face.

Always wash from cleanest (front) to dirtiest (back).

Use long firm strokes while bathing.

Pat dry the skin after bathing to avoid tears.

Washing parts of the body that need attention.

Warm soak for perineal area, aids healing.

Offer oral care in the morning, before bed, and after meals.

Difficulty swallowing, requires special care.

Head of the bed should be elevated (High Fowler's).

Designed to assist those with motor skill challenges.

The act of vomiting.

Breathing in food, liquid, or objects into lungs.

Nothing by mouth; no food or drink.

Going without food for a set period.

A reason something should not be done.

Refers to the period after a meal.