What level of assistance is required if you are bathing your client and they are unable to do any part for themselves?
(Ans- total dependence
Imagine that your client takes medicine for hypertension, but when you ha
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What level of assistance is required if you are bathing your client and they are unable to do any part for themselves?
(Ans- total dependence
Imagine that your client takes medicine for hypertension, but when you hand her the pills, she often sets them down on the table next to her chair where she watches TV and forgets to take them. What is your responsibility?
(Ans- Gently remind her to take her medication.
Your client is very particular about how he wants to be supported and will often ask for support that isn't included in the care plan. What is NOT your responsibility?
(Ans- Offer to notify your supervisor that he wishes to have a task added to his care plan.
If you see a client falling, you should not try to stop the fall.
(Ans- True
A transfer belt is only used if the client needs extensive help to transfer or walk.
(Ans- False
During a transfer, the client should not put their arms on your _____. (Ans- neck
Home care aides can't do anything to help reduce the risk of a client falling.
(Ans- False
When helping a client to walk, you should walk slightly behind a client and on:
(Ans- their weaker side.
If a client has fallen and is injured:
(Ans- get medical help.
Proper body mechanics mean you lift with your _____.
(Ans- legs
When helping a client move from laying to sitting on the bed:
(Ans- make sure the client is not too close to the edge of the bed.
Clients unsteady on their feet should wear _____.
(Ans- lace-up or Velcro shoes with a non-skid sole
When helping a client walk down stairs you should:
(Ans- walk in front of them
What is a transfer board?
(Ans- An assistive device that enables a person to slide from one level surface to another.
Becoming less mobile can bring on feelings of helplessness, depression and anxiety as a client's independence is reduced.
(Ans- True
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