Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care
aid
- CORRECT ANSWER Keep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry a
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Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care
aid
- CORRECT ANSWER Keep a healthy relationship with the client
A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's.
The HCA should:
- CORRECT ANSWER Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the client
A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's
health. The best response is:
- CORRECT ANSWER suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health
An example of a restraint is:
- CORRECT ANSWER dressing the client in clothing selected because it cannot be
removed by the client
A client is on a special diet and wants to add some new foods to the diet. The best
response is:
- CORRECT ANSWER encourage the client to discuss this with the doctor or dietitian
first.
A client is feeling very weak today but wants to take a tub bath. The HCA is concerned
about the client's risk of falling in tub. What is the best response by the HCA?
- CORRECT ANSWER Explain the HCA's concerns to client and offer alternatives
When reporting suspected abuse to DSHS, the HCA must:
- CORRECT ANSWER describe the facts about what has been observed
A client's family member has taken several valuable items from the client's home
without permission. This could be a sign of:
- CORRECT ANSWER financial exploitation
A client's care plan is important because it helps the HCA:
- CORRECT ANSWER identify what personal care tasks the client needs
The HCA should wear gloves when
- CORRECT ANSWER providing care with chapped hands
You are a mandatory reporter of abuse for any vulnerable adult
- CORRECT ANSWER True
You need to know if your client has advanced directives and where they are located
- CORRECT ANSWER True
A restraint can be used if the client says he or she is afraid of falling
- CORRECT ANSWER False
A client's right to decide what care he or she receives is protected by law
- CORRECT ANSWER True
Self-directed care tasks, done by an Individual Provider must be listed in their care plan
- CORRECT ANSWER True
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