Training Modules
MODULE XII
Personal Care
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Eating is an activity of daily living (ADL)
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Follow client routines & preferences when doing personal care
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To promote dignity & independence encourage clients to perform tasks independently
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The perineum should be washed daily
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Make sure clients room is warm before starting bath
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If nails are assigned or dirty they should be cleaned
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Honoring clients preferences promotes independence and dignity
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Always wear gloves when shaving clients
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Handle clients hair gently during hair care
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Pediculosis (LICE)
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Address clients weakened side appropriately by saying “involved side”
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Affected side – Involved
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Client should do as much as possible when dressing themselves
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Oral care should be done twice a day
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For unconscious clients use as little water as possible for oral care, prevents aspirations because the persons swallowing reflux is weak. Risk of aspiration
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Unconscious clients may still be able to hear
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Hearing aids should be wiped with cloth and special solution.
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Return clean dentures to client or in denture cup
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Use fractured bedpan for clients that can’t raise hips
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Wider end of bedpan should align with buttocks
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Position fractured bedpan handle towards feet of bed
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Lateral position is lying side to side
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Semi sitting position is Fowlers position
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Prone position is lying on abdomen
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Sims position is lying on left side with right knee up towards chest
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Supine position is lying on back with head and shoulders on pillow
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Shearing is rubbing or friction of skin from bone moving opposite direction
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Dangling is sitting up with legs and feet over side of bed
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Transfer belts should be placed over client’s clothing
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When transferring, move client towards stronger side first
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Mechanical lift (Hoyer) prevents wear and tear of the body
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When client is falling widen your stance and bring client close to you
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Quad cane has 4 rubber tipped feet
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Ambulating means client can walk
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The foot board prevents foot drop
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Anti-embolism stockings is also called elastic stockings
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I & O means *intake and output” of liquids
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240 ml/cc is equal to 8 oz. (1 oz. = 30 ml) 8x30 = 240
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Multiply by 30 to convert ounces to milliliters (ml/cc)
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Apnea monitors are to check breathing
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Change baby frequently to avoid diaper rash
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Have clean diaper ready when bathing
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Slide board – transfer board
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Umbilical cord care prevents infection
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an OTC drug
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Right client is part of 5 rights of medications
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For clients self-medicating always provide food and water
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Misuse of prescriptions can be fatal
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HHA’s can NOT cut tablets in half
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Call Poison Control immediately if client has taken the wrong medications
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Neonate is medical term for new born baby
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When holding baby always support head
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Wetting and soiling diapers regularly, should be documented
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When in crib lie baby on their back
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Measuring newborns is challenging because they wiggle and squirm
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Special safety precautions needed with oxygen is a fire hazard.
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Medications should be stored away from light and heat
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If client refuses medication ask why and notify supervisor.
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An artificial eye is a prosthetic
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Orthotic devices correct join positions & function
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Would – is a type of injury to the skin