CNA Patient Interaction and Procedure Overview

Introduction

• CNA Introduction: Xavier introduces himself as the CNA for the day.
• Patient Engagement:
  • Confirms patient's name is "Mrs. Smith."
  • Asks how she would like to be addressed.

Procedure Explanation

• Purpose: Assisting Mrs. Smith with passive range of motion (ROM) exercises for the shoulder.
• Consent: Ensures consent from Mrs. Smith to proceed with the procedure.

Procedure Steps

1. Preparation

   • Close curtains for privacy.
   • Adjust bed to a comfortable height.
   • Lower side rail for accessibility.

2. Range of Motion Exercises

   • Flexion and Extension
     • Checks for pain before starting.
     • Repeats motion three times.
   • Abduction and Adduction
     • Checks for pain before each motion.
     • Repeats motion three times on the first shoulder.
   • Repeats the ROM exercises on the other shoulder.

3. Completion

   • Returns bed to its lowest position.
   • Provides Mrs. Smith with call light, phone, tissue, water, and magazines.
   • Encourages Mrs. Smith to reach out if she needs anything else.

Conclusion

• Closure
  • Opens curtains.
  • Washes hands.
  • Steps outside to record and report the procedure completed.