Here is a list of all of the testable skills that you may have to perform with one always being "Washing hands" and only 4 randomly selected other skills.
There are a total of 24.
Washing Hands Modified Bed Bath Fingernail Care Foot Care Mouth care-conscious Dentures Dressing with affected side Bedpan Peri-Care Lateral Positioning(Turning a resident) Transfer from bed to w/c Oral temperature Radial Pulse Respirations Blood pressure-2 step Weight of amb resident Measuring urinary output Catheter care Occupied bedmaking Feeding Elastic Stockings Ambulation Passive range of motion-upper extremities PROM-lower extremities
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO:
-Gather equipment needed before getting started.
-Greet resident by their name with respect and introduce yourself if you have not met.
-Wash your hands before performing any task as well as after.
-Explain what you are about to do before you do anything and get proper direction.
-Provide privacy.
-Ensure safety.
-Make sure the resident is comfortable.
-Call bells must always be within residents reach.
-When performing a procedure, take the opportunity to observe any changes in the resident.
-Record what you did as well as anything you may have noticed different.
WASHING HANDS
Equipment: Sink with warm running water, soap, paper towels, trash can
1.) Take one paper towel and place it on counter. Take off watch and place it on top of towel.
2.) Use another paper towel to turn faucet on and adjust heat. Dispose of towel.
3.) Rinse hands.
4.) Pump alot of soap.
5.) Rub soap into all surfaces on hands doing each area for 10 seconds. (Don't forget fingernails and wrists!)
6.) Rinse off soap.
7.) Take one towel to shut off faucet. Dispose of towel.
8.) Grab 2 towels and dry off one hand. DON'T use towels on the opposite hand. Dispose of 2 towels.
9.) Grab another 2 towels to dry off opposite hand. Dispose.
10.) Put watch back on and then either throw towel on counter out or use to open door and then throw out.
You will always get this skill! ^
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