CNA Skills # 3 : Position the Resident in a Fowler's Position

1. Perform "opening procedure". (includes hand hygiene).
2. Verbally acknowledge resident's complaint of "having difficulty breathing".
3. Adjust HOB to appropriate level (between 30-90 degrees) as quickly as possible.
4. Re-check resident's breathing.
5. Perform comfort measures (pillows, raising FOB to prevent sliding, etc)..
6. Perform "closing procedure" (includes hand hygiene).
7. Report and record (resident's complaint, what you did to help, and the results of your actions).

[@yolandavaughn6611]

I thought you need to raise the FOB to prevent resident from sliding... for redcross

[@susan-ku5py]

You can also place a pillow under their knees to prevent from sliding

[@morgenfredrickson252]

what state are these videos for?

[@empressisabel9088]

Why isn’t she wearing shoes?

[@leogoku13]

You need to clean those dusty ass pillows then