CNA Skill 02

SKILL 2: APPLIES ONE KNEE-HIGH COMPRESSION STOCKING (TED HOSE)

1. Introduce yourself and explain the procedure to the patient.
2. Provide privacy.
3. Perform hand hygiene.
4. Position the patient in the supine position. Expose only the leg the candidate will be placing the stocking on.
5. Gather supplies and turn the stocking inside out to the heel.
6. Place the stocking over the patient’s toes, foot, and heel.
7. Gently pull the stocking up their leg.
8. Moves foot and leg gently and naturally, avoiding force and over-extension of limb and joints.
9. Adjust stocking; stocking should be wrinkle-free to the knee.
10. Place the call light or signaling device within reach of the patient. Ensure the bed is low and locked.
11. Perform hand hygiene.