University:
Lincoln University
Course:
NUR301 | Fundamental of Nursing
Academic year:

2024
Views:

118

Pages:

4
Author:

Bobby E.

TEETH BRUSHING CHECK LIST A. PRE INTERACTION STAGE 1 Verify orders/actions 2 Preparing tools: 1. Towel/ Pad 2. Big bend 3. Water for gargling in a plastic cup 4. toothbrush and toothpaste 5. Tissues 6. Straw (if necessary) 7. Gloves 3 Washing hands B. ORIENTATION STAGE 1. Greet by name 2. Explain the objectives and procedures of the action 3. Maintain privacy C. WORK STAGE 1. Wear gloves 2. The patient's head is tilted 3. A towel or mat is placed under the chin 4. The bend is placed under the chin 5. The patient is given water to rinse his mouth 6. Brush the patient's teeth gently from top to bottom outside and inside the upper and lower molars 7. The patient is given water to rinse his mouth 8. Clean/dry the mouth with a tissue 9. Bent and the base is removed the patient is laid back down D. TERMINATION STAGE 1. End and conclude the Assessed Aspects 2. Evaluate the client's feelings 3. Contract with the next Assessed Aspect 4. Clean up tools and wash hands E. DOCUMENTATION Record the actions taken and the patient's response TOTAL CHECK LIST FOR MAINTAINING AND CUTTING NAILS A. PRE INTERACTION STAGE 1. Verify orders/actions 2. Preparing tools: Available in tray 1. Scissors/nail cutters 2. Towel 3. Bent contains 3% lysol 4. Kom containing warm water 5. Soap 6. Nail brush and Acetone 7. Cotton/Cotton bud 3. Washing hands B. ORIENTATION STAGE 1. Greet by name 2. Explain the objectives and procedures of the action 3. Maintain privacy C. WORK STAGE 1. Cut fingernails on both hands - Soak your hands in warm water for 1-2 minutes - If your nails are very dirty, brush them with a nail brush & soap, rinse with warm water, dry with a towel - The hand is placed bent so that the fingernails are cut according to the curve of the nail - Once finished, insert the nail scissors into the bend 2. Cutting toenails - Feet are soaked in warm water for 2-3 minutes - If your nails are very dirty, brush them with a nail brush & soap, rinse with warm water & dry - Toenails are cut straight and then cleaned with a cotton bud - Insert the nail clippers into the crook containing the lysol D. TERMINATION STAGE 1. End and conclude the Assessed Aspects 2. Evaluate the client's feelings 3. Contract with the next Assessed Aspect 4. Clean up tools and wash hands E. DOCUMENTATION Record the actions taken and the patient's response