What is a soft Toothette?

What is a soft Toothette?

Description. Our Toothette Oral Swabs are trusted by nurses to gently massage the gums while removing bits of food and plaque and excess fluid. The individually wrapped swabs have perpendicular ridges to help clean between teeth.

Which of the following would be an inappropriate action when providing nail care to a resident?

Which of the following would be an inappropriate action when providing nail care to a resident? Check the resident’s prescribed dietary supplements and provide them to the resident.

Which of the following is an incorrect procedure for shaving a resident?

Which of these is an incorrect procedure for shaving a resident? Use a towel around the resident’s chest when shaving his face. Before shaving a resident, check on his/her records and with the nurse to be sure the resident does not have a bleeding problem.

Which of the following is one of the ADL’s?

These refer to activities involved in taking care of one’s own body and include such things as dressing, bathing/showering, personal hygiene and grooming, bowel and bladder management, functional mobility, eating, feeding, personal device care, toiling, sexual activity, and sleep/rest.

Where should a nursing assistant stand while helping a resident with ambulation?

Apply the transfer belt around the patient’s waist. Help the person to stand by first standing in front of the patient. Have the patient place his/her hands on the bed alongside the legs, and feet on the floor. Tell the patient to lean forward, while you grasp the transfer belt with an underhand grip.

Can CNA cut toenails?

Patients who are unable to care for their own finger or toe nails will require your assistance in keeping nails clean and trimmed. Before you care for any patient’s nails, check with your facility to be sure that cutting nails is within the scope of duties for a nurse’s aide. …

When skin begins to break down a resident may experience?

When skin begins to break down, it becomes pale, white, or a reddened color. Darker skin may look purple.

What are examples of IADLs?

Definition of IADL and some examples: An IADL, or Instrumental Activity of Daily Living, are more complex sets of skills we need in order to live independently. These skills are: using the telephone, shopping, preparing meals, housekeeping, using transportation, taking medication(s), and managing finances.