Foot Care for One Foot

Question 1

Step 1 hands

Answer 1

Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry

Question 2

Step 2 esplain

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 3

step 3 fill

Answer 3

Fill a basin with warm water

Question 4

Step 4 g

Answer 4

Put on gloves

Question 5

Step 5 remove

Answer 5

Remove the sock from the resident’s (left/right) foot. (The scenario read to you will specify left or right.

Question 6

Step 6 immerse

Answer 6

Immerse the resident’s foot in warm water.
a. You may verbalize the 5 to 20 minutes of soaking time after you begin soaking the foot

Question 7

Step 7 soap

Answer 7

Use water and a soapy washcloth.

Question 8

Step 8 wash

Answer 8

Wash the resident’s entire foot

Question 9

Step 9 toes

Answer 9

Wash between the resident’s toes.

Question 10

Step 10 rinse

Answer 10

Rinse the resident’s entire foot.
a. A soapy washcloth dipped in the basin and wrung out is okay for rinsing

Question 11

Step 11 toes 2

Answer 11

Rinse between the resident’s toes

Question 12

Step 12 dry

Answer 12

Dry the resident’s foot thoroughly

Question 13

Step 13 bold

Answer 13

Dry thoroughly between the resident’s toes.

Question 14

Step 14 warm

Answer 14

Warm lotion by rubbing it between your hands

Question 15

Step 15 massage

Answer 15

Massage lotion over the resident’s entire foot

Question 16

Step 16 avoid

Answer 16

Avoid getting lotion between the resident’s toes

Question 17

Step 17 excess

Answer 17

If there is any excess lotion, wipe it with a towel

Question 18

Step 18 replace

Answer 18

Replace the sock on the resident’s foot

Question 19

Step 19 empty

Answer 19

Empty basin

Question 20

Step 20 rinse

Answer 20

Rinse basin

Question 21

Step 21 dry

Answer 21

Dry basin.

Question 22

Step 22 return

Answer 22

Return the basin to the storage area

Question 23

Step 23 soiled

Answer 23

Place the soiled linen in a designated laundry hamper

Question 24

Step 24 g2

Answer 24

Remove gloves, turning them inside out

Question 25

Step 25 g3

Answer 25

Dispose of gloves in an appropriate container.

Question 26

Step 26 leave

Answer 26

Leave the resident in a position of safety in proper alignment in the chair.

Question 27

Step 27 maintain

Answer 27

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 28

Step 28 place

Answer 28

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 29

Step 29 hands

Answer 29

Perform hand hygiene. a. Cover all surfaces of hands with hand sanitizer. b. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry