Answered

2.
If you are feeding a resident who is totally BLIND, you would:
3.
A.
B.
Tell the resident what foods are on the tray so that the resident could tell you what
he/she likes
and wants before you start.
Feed everything on the tray and feed him/her with a very full spoon or fork full.
C. Make sure that he/she drinks a full glass of water during the meal.
While bathing or changing a resident you notice a reddened area on the resident's
shoulder. To prevent the resident from developing a bedsore, you would:
A.
B.
C.
Place a rubber ring under this shoulder area.
Rub the area with lotion gently. Position the resident comfortably so that there is no
pressure on that area, and report the reddened area to the charge nurse.
Leave the resident and tell the charge nurse about the area.
You are told to take a temperature on a resident that is confused. You would:
A.
Place an oral thermometer in his/her mouth on top of his tongue
B.
C.
Place an oral thermometer in his/her mouth under the tongue
Take a rectal temperature and hold the thermometer in place
D.
Not take the temperature at all



Answer :

GinnyAnswer
Certainly! Here are the correct responses to the scenarios described:

1. If you are feeding a resident who is totally BLIND, you would:
A. Tell the resident what foods are on the tray so that the resident could tell you what he/she likes and wants before you start.

2. While bathing or changing a resident you notice a reddened area on the resident's shoulder. To prevent the resident from developing a bedsore, you would:
B. Rub the area with lotion gently. Position the resident comfortably so that there is no pressure on that area, and report the reddened area to the charge nurse.

3. You are told to take a temperature on a resident that is confused. You would:
D. Not take the temperature at all.

These responses ensure proper care for the resident based on the given situations. It's essential to communicate effectively, provide gentle care, and prioritize the resident's well-being in each scenario.

Other Questions