BAY AREA COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing Assistant Program Module 8: Resident Care Skills MANUAL SKILL: Measuring the

Height of Resident Using an Upright Scale

EQUIPMENT: portable upright scale 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.

SKILL STEPS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Take the resident to the scale or bring the scale to the residents room. Provide for privacy. Place a paper towel on the platform of the scale. Assist the resident to remove their slippers. Raise the height rod. Assist the resident to stand on the scale platform, arms at side. Have the resident turn around and face away from the scale. Lower the height measurement rod until it rests on the residents head. Record the height. The reading is made at the movable point of the ruler. Assist the resident off the platform. Assist the resident to put on their slippers.

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BAY AREA COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing Assistant Program Module 8: Resident Care Skills MANUAL SKILL: Measuring the Height of Resident Using an Upright Scale
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.

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