When is it okay to receive gifts or money from a client?
never
What is the best way to prevent the spread of germs?
Handwashing
How are ted hose properly cleaned?
Wash with warm water and mild soap
Name three signs of a stroke...
Confusion, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, numbness, trouble seeing, trouble walking, severe headache
When lifting a patient which of your body parts should bear the weight?
legs
When can care providers use their cellphones during a visit?
During breaks, mealtime, and for charting
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
What position should someone's arms be in a hoyer lift?
Criss crossed across their chest and in the sling
What areas of body would you check for a pressure sore? (name 3)
For people who need to stay in bed, bedsores may happen on the:
Heels, ankles and skin behind the knees
Name three areas of the body you would check for a pressure sore...
An unscheduled absence will be recorded as...
one occurrence
How long does it take for hand sanitizer to kill pathogens on your hands?
until the sanitizer is completely dried
What position should someone be in during feeding time?
90o angle or sitting up
When does sundowning usually occur?
late afternoon and early evening
What is the most common form of elder abuse?
emotional
An unscheduled early departure will be recorded as...
1/2 an occurrence
What PPE is used for droplet precautions?
gloves, gown, mask, eye protection
Where should a catheter bag hang?
below the client's bladder
Name two signs of a UTI...
Fever, nausea, fatigue, confusion, incontinence, falls, decreased mobility and appetite, back pain, and flushed skin
People who have trouble swallowing require ______ liquids
thickened
When does PTO start accruing for new employees?
90 days, care providers receive 8 hours of PTO on their one year anniversary date
Name two common diseases that require the use of droplet precautions.
flu, pneumonia, or covid
Name three examples of pureed food...
Mashed potatoes, Cream of Wheat (farina) cereal, Pudding, Applesauce, Yogurt, Refried beans
Edema is...
retention of fluids
What are TED hose used for?
prevents blood clots and swelling in legs