(One of the possible first mandatory tasks.)
1) Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together to dry.
2) Explain the procedure to be performed to the resident.
3) Gather supplies.
4) Provide privacy for resident, pull privacy curtain.
5) Put on gloves.
6) Position resident on standard bedpan/fracture pan with pan in correct orientation and using correct
body mechanics.
7) Raise head of the bed.
8) Leave tissue within reach of resident.
9) Leave call light or signaling device within reach of resident.
10) Step away from the resident until the RN Test Observer identifies that the resident is finished.
11) Upon returning, lower the head of the bed.
12) Gently remove the bedpan.
13) Hold the bedpan while the RN Test Observer pours fluid into bedpan.
14) Place the graduate on a flat surface for reading output at eye level and pours fluid into graduate.
15) Empty graduate into designated toilet.
16) Rinse and dry bedpan and graduate and return to storage.
17) Wash resident’s hands using a wet wash cloth.
18) Dry resident’s hands with a dry towel.
19) Dispose of linens in designated container.
20) Remove gloves turning inside out as they are removed and dispose in designated container.
21) Leave resident in a position of comfort and safety.
22) Record output on the provided, previously signed recording form.
23) Candidate's recorded output is within 25 ml’s of RN Test Observer’s recorded output.
24) Open privacy curtain.
25) Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
26) Place call light or signal device within easy reach of the resident.
27) Wash hands: Turn on water.
28) Wash hands: Wet all surfaces of hands.
29) Wash hands: Wet wrists.
30) Wash hands: Apply soap to hands.
31) Wash hands: Rub hands together using friction.
32) Wash hands: While hands are not under running water, rub hands together for at least 20 seconds.
33) Wash hands: Interlace fingers pointing downward.
34) Wash hands: Wash all surfaces of hands and wrists with soap
35) Wash hands: Rinse hands and wrists thoroughly under running water with fingers pointed downward.
36) Wash hands: Dry hands and wrists on clean paper towel(s).
37) Wash hands: Immediately discard paper towel(s) in trash can.
38) Wash hands: Turn off faucet with a clean, dry paper towel.
39) Wash hands: Do not re-contaminate hands at any time during the hand washing procedure.
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