The document discusses the nurse aide's role in promoting skin integrity by understanding skills needed to prevent pressure ulcers. As a direct caregiver, the nurse aide is key in preventing pressure ulcers through regular repositioning of residents, keeping their skin clean and dry, and reporting any skin changes immediately. The document provides information on proper positioning, moving, turning, and lifting techniques to prevent skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.
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1. Understand nurse aide
skills needed to promote
skin integrity.
Unit B
Resident Care Skills
Essential Standard NA5.00
Understand nurse aide’s role in providing residents’ hygiene, grooming, and skin care.
Indicator 5.02
Understand nurse aide skills needed to promote skin integrity.
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As a direct care giver, the
nurse aide will be the key
team member in the
prevention of pressure
ulcers.
5.02 Introduction
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PRESSURE ULCERS
Caused by pressure
on area of skin that
interferes with
circulation
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5. BRAIN STORM
5
Think
What does circulation
provide for tissues?
Act
Raise your hand and share your thoughts!
Wait to be called on.
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PRESSURE ULCERS
Occur where bones
come close to the skin
surface or bony
prominences.
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PRESSURE ULCERS
–toes, heels, ankles, knees
–hips, elbows, shoulders
–spine (especially tailbone
area)
–ears, cheeks, collarbone area
–back of head
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PRESSURE ULCERS
Can develop where
areas of body rub
together and
moisture collects,
especially in obese
residents
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PRESSURE ULCERS
–Under breasts
–Between folds of
abdomen
–Between crease of
buttocks
–Between thighs
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PRESSURE ULCER
PREVENTIVE DEVICES
Bed cradle
Heel and elbow protectors
Flotation pads or cushions
Pillows
Water beds
Alternating pressure mattresses
Eggcrate mattresses
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage One - red, darkened
or non-blanchable skin,
which is still present 30
minutes after pressure
relieved
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage One position off area
and report; do not massage
observe every 2 hours and
report changes to
supervisor
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage Two - addition
of blister-like lesions;
skin may be broken
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage Two
• position off area at all times,
• report need for dressing
changes
• report odor, drainage, any
change in size
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage Three - skin tissue is
destroyed and fatty tissue
may be involved; infection
and eschar (scab) may
result
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage Three
continue prevention practices
report any changes in area
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage Four - skin,
fatty tissue
destroyed and
muscle and bone
involved!
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Pressure Ulcers: Stages Of Tissue
Breakdown And Treatment
Stage Four
report any signs of systemic infection,
including but not limited to:
• wound odor
• pain
• elevated temperature with confusion
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42. F Y I - Intentional Repeat
There is intentional repeat of some HSII
course content in Nursing Fundamentals.
Repeating course content distributes learning
over time and increases long term memory.
Academic and skill competence must be
maintained at a very high level for direct
resident care.
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POSITIONING
Purposes:
• Assist with examinations
• Assist with procedures
• Prevent pressure on skin
for prolonged periods of
time
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POSITIONS
Dorsal recumbent position
flat on back
knees slightly separated and
flexed
feet flat on bed
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POSITIONS
Horizontal recumbent position –
supine
flat on back
legs slightly separated and
extended
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POSITIONS
Prone position
flat on abdomen with head turned
to side
arms at sides or flexed on either
side of head
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POSITIONS
Side lying position
positioned on either side
head in straight line with spine
pillows used to support head,
back, arm, and leg
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POSITIONS
Lateral position
positioned on either side
bottom arm extended behind back,
top arm flexed in front of body
top leg slightly flexed
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POSITIONS
30 Lateral Reclined Position
hips rotated 30 degrees
pillow between knees
pillow under arm for comfort and
to relieve pressure on elbow
pressure relieved from sacrum and
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hip
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POSITIONS
Fowler’s position
sitting position in bed with head
elevated at 45-60 degree angle.
knees slightly flexed
position causes pressure on
sacrum and buttocks
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POSITIONS
Sim's position
positioned on LEFT side
left arm extended behind body
right arm flexed in front of body
right leg flexed toward abdomen
used for enema administration
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Good body mechanics necessary
Prevents injury to resident
Protects nurse aide from
injury
Good body alignment
Promotes comfort for
resident
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Safety major considerations
Get help if needed
Receive directions from
supervisor regarding any
restrictions for
positioning or movement
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Safety major considerations
Protect and secure any special
equipment being used by the
resident prior to movement
(e.g., drainage tubes).
Elevate bed to comfortable
working level
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Safety major considerations
Protect skin from friction
roll when possible
lift with assistance
prevent sliding
use turning sheet
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Use postural supports as directed:
Rolled blankets
Pillows
Rolled towels
Footboards
Bed cradles
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Reposition at least every two hours
or as directed
Eliminates pressure on bony
areas
Provides comfort
Exercises muscles
Moves joints
Stimulates circulation
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Coordinate lifting and moving
Move on a certain count,
usually count of three
Gain cooperation of resident
Have residents help
themselves as much as
possible
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Moving, Turning, Positioning
And Lifting
Coordinate lifting and moving (continued)
Use transfer belt (gait belt)
when appropriate
When in doubt, always ask for
assistance from co-workers
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SKILL 5.02A
Moving Resident Up in Bed
with/without Turn Sheet
Training Lab Assignment
Engage in the Skill Acquisition Process for:
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SKILL 5.02B
Positioning Resident on
Side
Training Lab Assignment
Engage in the Skill Acquisition Process for:
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Repositioning Resident In Chair
Or Wheelchair
Reasons for changing position
every two hours or as directed
Promotes comfort
Reduces pressure
Increases circulation
Exercises joints
Promotes muscle tone
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Repositioning Resident In Chair
Or Wheelchair
Body kept in good alignment with
head in straight line with spine
Plastic or vinyl surface of chair
covered, with use of pressure-
relieving cushion preferred
Pillows or soft blankets used for
support
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Repositioning Resident In Chair
Or Wheelchair
Feet REST
on floor or
footrest of
wheelchair
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Repositioning Resident In Chair
Or Wheelchair
Hips
positioned
well back
in chair
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Repositioning Resident In Chair
Or Wheelchair
Weight shifting
utilized in between
repositioning
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Think
Why shift weight?
Act
Raise your hand and share your thoughts!
Wait to be called on.
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Other Nurse Aide Skills that
Promote Skin Integrity
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Applying Non-Sterile Dressing
Applying Warm and Cold Therapy
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• Covering applied to wound or
injured body part where slight
risk of infection or re-injury
• Materials come in various types
and sizes:
–Gauze pads
–Band-aids
–Thick compresses
APPLYING NON-STERILE DRESSINGS
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SKILL 5.02C
Apply Non-Sterile Dressing
Training Lab Assignment
Engage in the Skill Acquisition Process for:
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• Requires
physician’s order
for type of therapy
and length of time
for application
WARM AND COLD THERAPY
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• Purposes and Effects
–WARMTH: dilates blood vessels
•increased blood supply to area
•blood brings oxygen &
nutrients for healing
•fluids are absorbed
•muscles relax
•pain relieved
WARM AND COLD THERAPY
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• Purposes and Effects
–COLD: constricts blood vessels
• decreased blood supply to area
• prevents swelling
• controls bleeding
• numbs skin, reducing pain
• reduces body temperature
WARM AND COLD THERAPY
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• Dry cold - water does not touch
skin
–ice bags
–ice caps
–ice collars
–disposable cold pack
TYPES OF WARM AND COLD THERAPY
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• Moist cold - water
touches skin
–compresses – localized
application
–soaks - body part
immersed in water
–cool sponge bath
TYPES OF WARM AND COLD THERAPY
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• Dry warmth – pads
with circulating
warm water
• Moist warmth
–compresses
–soaks
–sitz bath
TYPES OF WARM AND COLD THERAPY
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–Use bath thermometer to measure
the temperature of moist heat
solutions.
–Do not operate equipment you have
not been trained to use.
–Temperature never over 105° F.
Check skin frequently and report
any signs of complications.
GUIDELINES FOR WARM THERAPY
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–Apply ice caps with metal or
plastic lids away from skin
–Cover ice caps/bags/collars
prior to application
–Check skin frequently and
report any signs of
complications
–Never leave in place longer
than directed by supervisor
GUIDELINES FOR COLD THERAPY
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SKILL 5.02D
Apply Warm and Cold
Applications
Training Lab Assignment
Engage in the Skill Acquisition Process for:
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Editor's Notes
A reddened area that doesn’t return to normal color after the pressure is removed
The reddened area may later become very pale or white, and shiny
Looks like a blister, an abrasion, or a shallow crater
The epidermis peels away or cracks open which creates a portal of entry for pathogens
The dermis may be partially worn away as well
The epidermis and dermis is gone and the subcutaneous fat may be visible in the crater
There may be drainage from the wound
The crater of damaged tissue extends all the way through the tissues to the muscle or bone