Care for patient with feeding tubes - Elevate the head 45 degree while feeding
Monitoring bowel movement - You are responsible for notifying the nurse
(patient must have a movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency
When a patient get discharged - PCT must obtain vital signs
Restorative care - Is care given to patient to help them become as independent as
possible, following a health or medical event
In restorative care - Allow patients to do as many ADLs as possible.
Contracture - Are abnormal flexion of joints
Bladder exercises - Nurses are responsible for educate patiens about these
exercises, PCT remind them.
Removing an IV - Need a gauze, tape and gloves
Sterile dressing - Are to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove
them without specific directions
To apply sterile dressing - Wash hand 3 times
Drainage saturation - Drainage: Amount, color, odor,
Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin
Lifting devices - Used for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame
To apply bandages - Apply from distal to proximal
Compression boots - Promote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot
formation