The Body
What is the function of the Musculoskeletal System?
Provides movement and organ protection.
What is the most common pain scale used for a client to rate their pain levels?
Numeric scale 0-10
Name the types of Communication?
Verbal, Nonverbal and written
Are Coconuts high in fat?
YES
What do you if someone is bleeding?
Apply direct pressure and elevate the area if possible.
What are the signs and symptoms of a Urinary Tract infection?
Burning/pain during urination, Cloudy, foul smelling, Increased frequency
What is a normal temperature for adults?
98.6
Your client's daughter stops over for a visit while you are working with the client. She asks you questions about her mother's medical condition. What do you do?
Inform you can't discuss any information about the client without the client's permission, refer her to call your supervisor.
What are the four rules of proper body mechanics?
Keep a wide base of support for balance;
Lift with your legs and buttocks to reduce back strain;
Turn your whole body to reduce twisting your spine;
Get close to what you are lifting, this saves energy and your back.
You witness a pedestrian get struck by a vehicle and they need help. What do you do FIRST?
access the scene for safety before going over.
Are slower reflexes a part of normal aging?
Yes
What is the normal adult range for respirations?
12 to 24
When is ok to be talking on your cell phone while in a client's home?
Emergencies
You are providing mouth care to an Unconscious client, what should you do?
Turn them on their side while performing the mouth care.
What's the Cardinal sign someone maybe chocking?
They clutch their throat.
What is the Primary function of the Integumentary system?
Protection
What is the normal blood pressure range fort Adults?
120/80
What can affect a way a person lives their life?
Finances, Religion, Family relationships
Your client is on the floor having a seizure, what should you do FIRST?
remove any objects that may cause them harm
When providing CPR, how many compressions do you do at a time before giving 2 breaths.
30, at the rate of 100-120 per minute
Who would be at high risk for heat stroke and why?
Burn victims, they can't sweat.
How do we assess a patient's radial pulse? How long? and what is the normal adult range?
We place our 3 fingers at the base of the thumb ( wrist area) 30 seconds x 2 or 60 seconds. Normal range is 60 to 100 BPM
What are the 5 stages of grief? Do people always experience them in the same order?
Denial. Anger, Bargaining, Depression and acceptance. No
If you get stuck by a needle, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
Wash the area with soap and warm water.
What is the ABC approach for First aid
Airway, Breathing, Circulation