1. Lift sheet and bed protector Top Sheet Blanket Bedspread Pillow case
CHAPTER 16
BEDMAKING
Bottom sheet
Lift sheet and bed protector
Top Sheet
Blanket
Bedspread
Pillow case

2. GUIDELINES FOR LINEN HANDLING
Clean Mattress if Soiled
Wear gloves for dirty linen
Collect in Order Used
Wash Hands
Keep Away from Uniform
Never Place on Floor
Place in Hamper or Bag
Roll dirty linen to center

3. Guidelines for bedmaking
Seams away from
person’s
skin No
wrinkles
No Shaking
Provide privacy if making occupied bed
Check for personal items
-BEDS ARE USUALLY MADE AFTER BREAKFAST
AND OPENED UP AFTER DINNER

4. OCCUPIED BEDMAKING CHANGING THE LINEN WHEN PERSON IS IN BED
KEEP CLEAN & DIRTY LINEN SEPARATED BY ROLLING UNDER PATIENT

5. ASSISTING WITH HYGIENE
CHAPTER 18

6. ASSISTING WITH DENTURE CARE
Handle with care
Wear gloves
Store covered with water in denture cup (make sure is labeled)
Use cool water
Place towel in sink
Person should rinse out mouth

7. ASSISTING WITH ORAL CARE
UNCONSCIOUS ORAL CARE
USE A MOUTH SWAB
TURN HEAD TO SIDE
EXPLAIN-Person may be able to hear
USE LIP/ORAL LUBRICANT
Brush all surfaces of teeth
Brush tongue
Wear gloves
If have dentures, remove and brush
Use care not to drop
Use cool water for dentures

8. PERINEAL CARE FEMALE MALE Explain what you are doing
Protect modesty & privacy
Check water temp
Standard precautions
Do not use cloths for any other part of body
Wash & rinse from urinary meatus towards anus
Pat dry all areas & skin folds
Same as female except:
Pull back foreskin to wash and rinse
Return foreskin to position over head of penis
View skill demonstrations

9. GUIDELINES FOR BATHING
Check the POC
Inform person
Collect supplies
Privacy
Temperature
Assist as needed
Clean to dirty
Rinse soap off
Pat skin dry

10. BATHING
SHOWER
TUB BATH

11. PUT IT ALL TOGETHER May be done in tub, shower or sponge bath
BATHING: Prevents skin breakdown & feels good
May be done in tub, shower or sponge bath
(partial or complete)
Good time for observation of skin

12. ASSISTING WITH GROOMING: CHAPTER 20
Feel good about self
Self Esteem
GROOMING
Make up
Shaving
Hair Care
Skin & nails
Observation
Hand & Foot
Care

13. Encourage self-care while assisting as needed
HAIR CARE ORAL CARE
Encourage self-care while assisting as needed

14. DRESSING & UNDRESSING Dress weak side first Undress strong side first

15. SHAVING ELECTRIC SHAVER BLADED RAZOR Arm-pits & Legs
Clean between uses
Use pre-shave lotion
ELECTRIC
SHAVER
In direction of hair growth
Bleeding risk, wear gloves
BLADED
RAZOR
Armpit: Shave in direction of hair growth
Legs: Shave up from ankle
Arm-pits & Legs

16. Make sure to put them on Clean with soft cloth Take care not to break
Eye Glasses
Make sure to put them on
Clean with soft cloth
Take care not to break
Keep in reach

17. Hearing aids Keep away from heat & moisture Hairspray can damage
Remove at night
Safe storage
Clean as recommended
Remove battery when not in use
Have new battery available
Expensive-Be careful!