BAY AREA COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing Assistant Program Module 8: Resident Care Skills

EQUIPMENT: tape measure pencil BEGINNING STEPS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Wash hands. Knock and pause before entering the residents room. Introduce self. Identify resident. Explain procedure. Gather equipment, if applicable. Provide for privacy. Apply gloves, if necessary.

MANUAL SKILL: Measuring the Height of a Resident in Bed

SKILL STEPS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lower side rail on your side. Position resident on his or her back (supine position). Draw a small pencil mark at the top of the residents head on the sheet. If the resident is stooped over or contracted, measure the residents body in segments and total the measurements. (see diagram). Make a second pencil mark even with the residents heels. Position the resident on his/her side with his/her back toward the CNA. Using the tape measure, measure the distance between the two marks.

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BAY AREA COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing Assistant Program Module 8: Resident Care Skills
ENDING STEPS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Clean and return equipment and supplies, if applicable. Remove gloves, if wearing. Position resident comfortably. Place call light within reach. Lower bed to safe position for the resident. Leave room neat. Wash hands. Document. Report abnormal findings to licensed nurse.

MANUAL SKILL: Measuring the Height of a Resident in Bed

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