102 Final Revew

Core Healthcare Skills

100

This is a tube that's inserted into the bladder to drain urine

Urinary Catheter

200

This is considered "normal" blood pressure 

120/80

300

If a client has a vital sign outside the normal range, this should be done

Recheck the vital sign, and call the nurse

400

This is the normal range of adult respirations

12-20 respirations per minute 

500

This is a surgically created opening that allows stool to exit through the abdomen

Colostomy or Ileostomy

Skills

100

This safety step must take place before assisting someone in or out of a wheelchair 

Locking the brakes

200

This is the direction the HHA should shave when shaving a client with a safety razor

With the direction of the hair growth

300

This is a piece of a equipment used to lift clients that prevents injury to the HHA

Mechanical lift 

400

This is a device for toileting that can be placed at the bedside for clients who can get out of bed but cannot walk to the bathroom.

Bedside or portable commode 

500

This is the correct order the body parts must be bathed when giving a bed bath

Eyes, face & neck, arms & hands, chest & stomach, legs and feet, back, perineal area 

Body Systems

100

This increases the risk for pressure ulcers

Immobility and moisture 

200

This can help relieve pain from arthritis

Warmth, movement, over the counter medications per the care plan

300

This is the condition where the heart is not pumping effectively. Swelling is a common symptom

Heart Failure 

400

This is where the muscle wastes away and gets weaker

Atrophy

500

This is the purpose of the musculoskeletal system - 3 answers

Movement, protection, structure

Emergencies and safety

100

If a client is having shortness of breath, pain in the left arm, and anxiety, this medical emergency may be happening

Heart Attack 

200

If a client gets a minor burn, this should be done

Apply cool running water until the pain eases, call the office

300

If a client begins to have severe bleeding, this should be done

Call 911, put on gloves, apply direct pressure to the wound. 

400

If a client faints, the HHA should do this

Lay the client flat, call the supervisor

500

If a client begins to have a seizure, this should be done 

Turn them onto their side, protect their head, move away any objects, time the seizure

Miscellaneous

100

If an HHA borrows 10 dollars from a client, it can be considered this

Financial abuse 

200

If a client is having trouble breathing, this is the position they should be placed in

Upright/fowlers

300

This type of PPE should be worn if your client has shingles 

Gloves and gown

400

This texture of food is used for clients who have difficulty swallowing and is a baby food like consistency

Pureed

500

This mental health disorder is characterized by mood swings and changes in energy levels

Bipolar Disorder