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(LO 2). List three ways nursing assistants can help promote residents\' dignity

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Question

(LO 2). List three ways nursing assistants can help promote residents' dignity when performing personal care (LO 2). Which serious skin wound can nursing as- sistants help prevent by observing residents' skin closely (LO 3) 2. 3. 4. In general, what should the water tempera- 5. Why should residents be involved in choos- 6. Why should the use of bath oils, gels, and ture be for bathing residents (LO 4)? ing a comfortable water temperature (LO 4)? powders be avoided when bathing residents (LO 4)? How often should the perineal area be bathed (LO 6)? 7. 8. What are two benefits of back rubs (LO 7)? 9. What is the best way to prevent aspiratiorn when performing oral care on unconscious residents (LO 10) they are doing when working with uncon- scious residents (LO 10) shaving residents? Why or why not (LO 11)3 tric razor not be used (LO 11)? dents' toenails (LO 11)? 10. Why should nursing assistants explain what 11. Should nursing assistants wear gloves when 12. Under what circumstances should an elec- should nursing assistants not cut resi-

Explanation / Answer

2. ANS:

1. Allow the residents enough time to use the bathroom without rushing or interrupting them.
2. Assist with dressing as needed, but allow as much independence as possible.
3. Be patient while they perform care tasks.

3. ANS: Pressure ulcers.

4. ANS: 105°F

5. ANS: So that the temperature is comfortable for them.

6. ANS: This can cause the bath tub/shower to be slippery and can increase the risk of falls.

7. ANS: Every day the perineal area be bathed

8. ANS: Two benefits of back rubs:

1. Helps relax tired, tense muscles.
2. Improves circulation

9. ANS: Using as little liquid as possible is the best way to prevent aspiration when performing oral care on unconscious residents.

10. ANS: They may be able to still hear you and they deserve the same respect as any other resident.

11. ANS: Yes, because it is a part of Standard Precautions due to the risk of the exposure of blood.

12. ANS: An electric razor not be used if the resident uses oxygen.

13. ANS: "Problems with circulation can lead to a serious infection if skin is accidentally cut while caring for the nails."