Dressing Techniques and Procedures

What is the first thing Patti does when she enters Mrs. Jones’s room?

• Wash her hands

• Close the curtains

• Gather supplies

• Put on gloves

Why does Patti use a barrier on the table?

• To prevent infection

• To make the table look neat

• To keep her supplies clean

• To provide comfort for the resident

What outfit does Mrs. Jones choose to wear?

• Blue pants and white shirt

• Dark pink pants and light pink shirt

• Light pink pants and dark pink shirt

• Green pants and a floral blouse

What is the purpose of the privacy blanket?

• To keep the resident warm

• To maintain the resident’s privacy

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

How does Patti ensure she doesn’t shake or snap the privacy blanket?

• By laying it down carefully

• By shaking it before placing it

• By rolling it before use

• By folding it multiple times

When putting on Mrs. Jones’s socks, what does Patti do first?

• Scrunch the sock down to the toe seam

• Place the sock over the heel

• Pull the sock up to the ankle

• Stretch the sock before putting it on

How does Patti support Mrs. Jones’s foot when putting on socks?

• By holding the heel and ankle

• By pulling the sock up quickly

• By placing both hands under the foot

• By asking Mrs. Jones to put the sock on herself

Why is it important to minimize wrinkles in the socks?

• To make the resident look neat

• To prevent pressure sores and discomfort

• To make dressing faster

• To improve circulation

How does Patti prepare the pants before putting them on Mrs. Jones?

• She irons them

• She folds them neatly

• She scrunches up the leg openings

• She sprays them with fabric freshener

Why does Patti lift from below and support the heel when dressing Mrs. Jones?

• To make it easier for her

• To prevent injury and ensure comfort

• To move quickly through the skill

• To improve circulation