Modified Bed Bath for Resident: Whole Face and One Arm, Hand and Underarm

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 explain

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 3

Step 3 curtain

Answer 3

Provide for privacy.

Question 4

Step 4 fill

Answer 4

Fill a basin with warm water

Question 5

Step 5 raise

Answer 5

Raise the bed height

Question 6

Step 6 cover

Answer 6

Cover the resident with a bath blanket

Question 7

Step 7 fanfold

Answer 7

Fanfold the bed linens at least down to the resident’s waist or move the linens to the opposite side

Question 8

step 8 remove

Answer 8

Remove the resident’s gown without exposing the resident.

Question 9

step 9 soiled

Answer 9

Place the soiled gown in a designated laundry hamper.s

Question 10

step 10 face

Answer 10

Wash the resident’s face WITHOUT SOAP

Question 11

step 11 dry

Answer 11

Pat dry the resident’s face

Question 12

step 12 place

Answer 12

Place a towel under the resident’s arm, exposing one arm

Question 13

step 13 arm 1

Answer 13

Wash the resident’s arm with soap

Question 14

step 14 hand 1

Answer 14

Wash the resident’s hand with soap

Question 15

step 15 pits 1

Answer 15

Wash the resident’s underarm with soap

Question 16

step 16 arm 2

Answer 16

Rinse the resident’s arm

Question 17

step 17 hands 2

Answer 17

Rinse the resident’s hand

Question 18

step 18 pits 2

Answer 18

Rinse the resident’s underarm

Question 19

step 19 arm 3

Answer 19

Pat dry the resident’s arm

Question 20

step 20 hands 3

Answer 20

Pat dry the resident’s hand

Question 21

step 21 pits 3

Answer 21

Pat dry the resident’s underarm

Question 22

step 22 assist

Answer 22

Assist the resident in putting on a clean gown

Question 23

step 23 empty

Answer 23

Empty equipment

Question 24

step 24 rinse

Answer 24

Rinse equipment.

Question 25

step 25 dry

Answer 25

Dry equipment

Question 26

step 26 return

Answer 26

Return equipment to storage

Question 27

step 27 soiled

Answer 27

Place the soiled linen in a designated laundry hamper.

Question 28

step 28 lower

Answer 28

Lower the bed

Question 29

step 29 maintain

Answer 29

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 30

step 30 call

Answer 30

Place the call light or signal calling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 31

step 31 hands

Answer 31

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