Recording and Reoporting
information that comes directly from the client’s own words, thoughts, feelings, sensations, and experiences.
What is subjective data?
Define critical thinking
What is the ability to actively and carefully analyze information in order to make sound, reasoned decisions. It involves questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence, considering different perspectives, and drawing conclusions based on logic rather than emotion or habit. - other reasonable answers
three kinds of burns
What are chemical, heat and electrical
What is keep away from flame or spark
A colourless, odourless, tasteless gas produced by common household appliances or fireplaces
What is carbon monoxide?
Information based on observable signs and/or measureable indicators
What is objective data?
Describe critical thinking as a caring process
What is...it helps you provide the safest, most compassionate, and most individualized support to each client. Can include holistic approaches and advocacy.
What is Rescue, Alarm, confine and extinguish or evacuate
True or false - some medications are considered chemical restraints.
What is True
5 safety risks unique to home care
What are...reasonable answers
Situation, background, assessment, recommendation
What is the "SBAR" method of reporting
Which part of the care planning process are HCA's involved in?
What are: assessment and possibly: planning implementation or evaluation (within HCA role)
The acronym, PASS
What is Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
Examples of accident risk factors
What are vision or hearing or other sensory challenges, mobility challenges, medications, extremes of age,
10 ways to prevent falls in the home
What are...reasonable answers
Fill in the blank: reporting and recording should be done..........giving care
What is after
Steps of the problem solving method as described in your readings.
What are: analyze the problem, determine the goal, identify options and consequences, come to and carry out a solution, evaluate and self reflect
What is pull the bell from the wall, yell loudly for help
a group of laws designed to protect employees from injuries and accidents in your workplace
What is occupational health and safety legislation
What is, the risk for falls increases with age, falls can create serious injuries for elderly persons.
The five steps of the care planning process
What are assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation?
Common priorities, things to think about for an HCA in critical thinking, decision making and problem solving
What are safety of the self and client, what is best for the client, what are employer policies and procedures, other possible answers.
A measure to keep someone safe who has dysphagia
What is know your first aid for partial and full airway obstruction - details?
Breathing stops due to lack of oxygen – brain damage or death may occur
What is suffocation?
5 safety risks unique to acute care
What are...reasonable answers.