Skin
What should we do
That's my Job
Body
Lets Talk about it
100

How often should we observe/inspect the skin of a client?

every visit

100

You are getting ready to take Mr. Jones Oral temperature, but he reports he just ate some hot soup. What should you do?

wait 10 minutes to take his temperature

100

What is the number 1 way to help prevent the spread of infection?

Hand washing

100

Name 2 senses that an elder person may lose related to appetite loss.

Smell 

Taste

100

How many forms of communication are there and what are they? 

3 types

Verbal

non verbal

written

200

How often and why should a bedbound client change positions?

Every 2 hours

Promotes circulation and prevent bed sores

200

What should you do if a client speaks a different language than you does not understand you?

Call you supervisor/coordinator

200

what are the 2 types of proxies and the duties of each? 

General proxy or Surrogate is a person who assists the person with disabilities to manage his/her PCA Program and assist with any management task the client is unable to perform, including healthcare decision

Health care proxy of surrogate can only make healthcare decisions.

200
What are the parts of the Nervous system?

Brain, Spinal cord and sensory organs

200

Where should you be positioned when speaking to a client, especially if they have a hearing difficulties?

In front of the client at eye level.

300

What happens to the skin as we age?

It gets thinner

300

How do we correct a documentation error?

Draw a single line through the incorrect documentation and initial it

Provide the correct documentation.

300

How do you show Professionalism?

You show professionalism in the way you look, talk and act.  Being on time and ready to start work from the moment you arrive.

300

What are the main parts and function of the Cardiovascular system?

Heart, arteries and veins

Function: Pump blood, carry oxygen and nutrients to cells and carry waste away from cells.

300

What is considered positive body language when working with consumers?

Smile, 

Look a consumer in the eyes (Unless it's not accepted in their culture)

Position yourself at eye level with the consumer

Use a friendly tone of voice

Touch people gently

400

What can cause skin breakdown?

Urine and feces

400

your client insists on having a shower instead of a bed bath as written in her care plan. She is capable of taking a shower safely. What should you do?

Encourage your client to take a bed bath per Plan of Care. Report to Nurse a change in client's ability to shower so a change can be made to Plan of care to allow client to shower.

400

What are the only medications an HHA Administer?

what is None

400

What is the body Normal oral Temperature for an adult?

98.6

400

The way a person chooses to live their life can be affected by?

1. Financial status

2.Religious beliefs and backgrounds

3.Their family relationships and living situations

500

What is the function of the Integumentary system?

Protection

500

What do we do if we are stuck with a needle?

1. Wash the site with soap and water

2. Squeeze out the blood if possible

3. Report the incident to your supervisor


500
Describe how we get are clients into a standing position?

1. Clients Hands behind your neck

2.HHA hangs interlocked behind the client at waist level

3.HHA and client's knees are lined up.

4. Count 1.2.3. and stand with client.

500

What are the parts and function of the urinary system?

Kidneys, Bladder, Ureter and Urethra

Functions: Eliminate waste from the body and maintain fluid balance in the body

500

What are 2 definitions of Communication

Communication is an activity of sharing information.

Communication is not what you say but how you say it.