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Which of the following is the most appropriate time to use a soft toothette?
Which of the following is the most appropriate time to use a soft toothette?
- After a meal
- Before bedtime
- When they are conscious
- When they are unconscious (correct)
What is the most appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take when it is time to bathe an Alzheimer's patient who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift?
What is the most appropriate action for the nursing assistant to take when it is time to bathe an Alzheimer's patient who has had visitors in the room for most of the shift?
- Ask visitors to step out until the bath is complete (correct)
- Postpone the bath until later
- Bathed the patient in front of the visitors
- Wait until the visitors leave
Which of these is an incorrect procedure for shaving a resident?
Which of these is an incorrect procedure for shaving a resident?
- Start from the chin and shave upward toward the sideburns (correct)
- Use a clean razor for each shave
- Shave in the direction of hair growth
- Shave down from the sideburns to the chin
What important fact regarding resident bathing needs is often overlooked by caregivers?
What important fact regarding resident bathing needs is often overlooked by caregivers?
Which of these statements is false regarding the care of a resident's dentures?
Which of these statements is false regarding the care of a resident's dentures?
A Hoyer Lift is used to move a resident to a ___
A Hoyer Lift is used to move a resident to a ___
Bad breath, tooth decay, and skin breakdown in the mouth are all symptoms of ___
Bad breath, tooth decay, and skin breakdown in the mouth are all symptoms of ___
A small, watery leakage of stool could indicate which of these conditions?
A small, watery leakage of stool could indicate which of these conditions?
What are Positioning Devices used for?
What are Positioning Devices used for?
Which of these is not a way to assist a resident to rest more comfortably and effectively?
Which of these is not a way to assist a resident to rest more comfortably and effectively?
Study Notes
Soft Toothette Usage
- A soft toothette is appropriate for oral care when a patient is unconscious.
Bathing Alzheimer’s Patients
- It's essential for nursing assistants to maintain a patient's privacy during bathing.
- Visitors should be asked to step out to allow essential activities of daily living (ADLs) to be completed.
- Patients with Alzheimer's may not make the best decisions regarding the timing of their baths.
Proper Shaving Technique
- The correct method for shaving a resident's face is to start at the sideburns and shave downward, not from the chin upward.
Cultural Considerations in Bathing
- Caregivers should consider cultural differences in bathing frequency and types when planning a resident’s care schedule, which is often overlooked.
Denture Care Responsibility
- Denture care should not solely be the resident's responsibility; care facilities can be held accountable for negligence if proper care is not provided.
Hoyer Lift Function
- A Hoyer Lift is a safety device designed to transfer immobile residents between a bed and a chair.
Symptoms of Dry Mucous Membranes
- Bad breath, tooth decay, and skin breakdown in the mouth are indicative of dry mucous membranes.
Fecal Impaction Indicator
- Small, watery leakage of stool may suggest a fecal impaction, which requires attention.
Positioning Devices in Vascular Embalming
- Positioning devices are essential equipment in preparation rooms for correctly positioning bodies before, during, and after vascular embalming.
Comfort and Positioning for Residents
- Removing all positioning devices hinders a resident's comfort and should be avoided to facilitate restful sleep.
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