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1
Q

What is the care plan for performing hand and nail care to a resident?

A

Provide hand and nail care to one hand

2
Q

What are the supplies that you need?

A
I. Barrier for table
II. Bath basin 
III. 2 washcloths 
IV. Towel 
V. Soap 
VI. Lotion
VII. Orangewood stick
VIII. Emery board 
IX. Gloves
3
Q

What temperature water do you put in the basin?

A

Warm water

4
Q

T/F You must ask the patient to check the water temperature and make sure they like it

A

True

5
Q

What do you do with the 2 washcloths?

A

Submerge it into the basin

6
Q

What do you do with one of the washcloths?

A

Use it to get the patient’s hand wet

7
Q

What do you do with the second washcloth?

A

Apply soap to the wash cloth and apply to all surfaces of the hand (both sides)

8
Q

How do you rinse the hand?

A

Rinse by placing hand back in basin

9
Q

What is the orange stick used for?

A

Use orange stick to clean under each nail

10
Q

T/F While using the orangestick you must make sure the patient isn’t feeling any pain

A

True

11
Q

What do you do while using the orangestick between each finger?

A

Wipe the stick on a towel in between each finger

12
Q

T/F Allow the patient to file off any rough edges they feel

A

False; you must file off any rough edges of nails

13
Q

What is the final step once washing the patient’s hand?

A

Apply lotion to all surfaces of hand and wipe off any excess lotion