Are You KIDNEY Me?
That's REFRESHING
Are You RIGHTS?
Is it HOT in Here (or is it Just Me)?
LOU who?
100

This is the number of stages of chronic kidney disease.

What is FIVE?

100

This is the number of voice mail systems each PCA and LNA has for receiving messages.

What is TWO?

100

The maximum number of pounds a caregiver should push, pull or tug while providing care.

What is 35 POUNDS?

100

When excessive fluid is lost from the body creating a disturbance in the balance of electrolytes, it is known as this.

What is DEHYDRATION?

100

Although 90-95% of ALS cases have no known cause, 5-10% can be accounted for by this.

What is HEREDITARY?

200

These are two common causes of kidney disease.

What is DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, AGING, HEART DISEASE, HIGH CHOLESTERAL LEVELS, SMOKING, OBESITY, FAMILY HISTORY?  

200

This is the number of days that a time-off request should be submitted before the date you want off.

What is SEVEN?

200

Do this if there is an unsecured pet in the home upon arrival to a scheduled visit.

What is ASK CLIENT TO SECURE ANIMAL.  IF CLIENT REFUSES, TELL THEM YOU MUST LEAVE.  IF CLIENT STILL REFUSES, LEAVE AND CALL SUPERVISOR? 

200

Because sunburn can prevent your body from cooling down efficiently, use this product to prevent it.

What is SUNSCREEN OF SPF 30 OR HIGHER?

200

These are two symptoms which may cause a physician to suspect ALS.

What is MUSCLE TWITCHING IN THE ARMS, LEGS, SHOULDERS, TONGUE; MUSCLE CRAMPS; TIGHT/STIFF MUSCLES; MUSCLE WEAKNESS AFFECTING AN ARM, LEG, NECK OR DIAPHRAGM; SLURRED SPEECH; DIFFICULTY CHEWING/SWALLOWING?  

300

A typical kidney-friendly diet has restrictions on these two minerals.

What is SODIUM, POTASSIUM, PHOSPHORUS?

300

Fourteen days is the maximum number of vacation days that can be taken off between Memorial Day and this holiday.

What is LABOR DAY?

300

Clients can find agency information such as hours of operation, services offered and client's responsibilities in this.

What is CLIENT INFORMATION HANDBOOK?

300

These are three warning signs that you need to increase fluid intake.

What is EXTREME THIRST, DRY MOUTH, LESS FREQUENT URNIATION, DARK-COLORED URINE, WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, MUSCLE CRAMPS, DIZZINESS, CONFUSION, FAINTING?

300

Although the disease's rate of progression varies, the average survival rate after diagnosis is this number of years.

What is 3-5 YEARS?

400

Salt substitutes are not recommended for someone on a renal diet due to being high in this mineral.

What is POTASSIUM?

400

When calculating mileage/time to the first client and from the last client to home, subtract this.

What is the COMMUTE MILEAGE/TIME TO THE AGENCY FROM YOUR HOME as provided by the HR department.

400

Since personal gifts are not allowed, clients can do this to show appreciation.

What is SUBMIT A CARING HEARTS AND HANDS CARD (or CONTRIBUTE TO THE AGENCY)? 

400

Avoid fluids with this substance as it can act as a diuretic and increase dehydration.

What is CAFFEINE (or ALCOHOL)?

400

Given the name Patient Choice and Control at the End of Life, this Vermont act allows terminally ill, capable adults to obtain a lethal prescription that will quicken their own death.

What is ACT 39?

500

Some functions of the kidney include balancing fluid, disposing of waste in the blood and secreting these, which control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs.

What are HORMONES?

500

Companionship hours are included under the Choices for Care program but not under this program.

What is the MODERATE NEEDS (or HOSPICE HOMEMAKER) PROGRAM? 

500

Clients should not perform this activity for two hours before a CA's arrival nor should they do it while the CA is in the home.

What is SMOKING?

500

This medical emergency occurs when the core body temperature is greater than 104 degrees F.

What is HEAT STROKE?

500

ALS patients tend to lose weight quickly, not only because they have more difficulty chewing and swallowing foods, but also because of this.

What is BURN CALORIES AT A FASTER RATE?