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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
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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
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When cleaning up blood, wear gloves only if a client has a blood borne disease - Correct Answer ✅False A client complaining of having a headache and feeling dizzy could be dehydration - Correct Answer ✅True The HIV virus is hard to kill on household surfaces - Correct Answer ✅False Client's infected with HIV/Aids may not know they have the illness - Correct Answer ✅True It is better to drag, not lift the client when helping to re position her in bed - Correct Answer ✅False Infections may spread when work areas are not kept clean - Correct Answer ✅True When looking at the label of a client's medication, you must verify if it is the correct client, medication, dosage, and route - Correct Answer ✅True
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An HCA's role in nurse delegation is to do a delegated task as trained by the client - Correct Answer ✅False You should report a change in a client's condition or behaviour anytime you have questions or concerns - Correct Answer ✅True It is your reponsibility to come to work when scheduled and on time - Correct Answer ✅True A client's legal rights are important because they - Correct Answer ✅Protect a client's freedom and dignity A relative of Mr. Timberlake has taken several valuable things from his house without permission. This could be a sign of: - Correct Answer ✅Financial Exploitation Which action could be helpful if you were experiencing grief and loss - Correct Answer ✅Talking with someone who will listen
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Clear, professional boundaries are important because they help you - Correct Answer ✅Keep a healthy, ethical relationship with a client As a caregiver, reading food labels helps you know - Correct Answer ✅if a food is healthy for a client Check a client's skin when? - Correct Answer ✅Whenever you do personal care HIV/AIDS is cause by - Correct Answer ✅a blood borne virus Mr. Yost wants hotdogs but is on a low-salt diet, you should tell him - Correct Answer ✅Why his choices concern you and offer alternative When a client is confined to a wheelchair , what should you tell them to prevent pressure ulcers - Correct Answer ✅to shift their weight frequently
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A client with dementia and becomes restless in the afternoon and tries to go outside. How do you keep her safe without using a restraint? Have her..... - Correct Answer ✅Walk or pace in a safe area Mrs. Phillips continues to refuse to take her medications. You should do what? - Correct Answer ✅Report it to your case manager/supervisor You notice your client has bruises on her arms and legs that can't be explained. You must: - Correct Answer ✅Report this suspected abuse to DSHS immediately A client that complains of dizziness, thirst, weakness, and confusion is showing signs of - Correct Answer ✅Infection and/or dehydration Objectively reporting concerns about a client means you give what - Correct Answer ✅Only the facts you observed One effective way to avoid caregiver burnout is: - Correct Answer ✅take action early to reduce what causes you stress
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Which practice helps a client keep good bowel function? - Correct Answer ✅Eating foods high in fiber Who is allowed to administer a medication? - Correct Answer ✅RNs or LPNs If you have chapped hands, you must do what? - Correct Answer ✅Where gloves When a client is about to fall, what should you do? - Correct Answer ✅Gently ease her to the floor You suspect a vulnerable adult has been sexually assaulted, you must report it how? - Correct Answer ✅To the police and the DSHS abuse hotline What temperature must you keep foods cold? - Correct Answer ✅41 degrees or below What is the correct way to reheat food? - Correct Answer ✅Reheat to 165 degrees or hotter within 1 hour
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What is the correct way to make disinfectant when using bleach? - Correct Answer ✅One teaspoon bleach to one gallon cool water When cutting raw meat on a cutting board and you need to cut potatoes, what should you do to prevent cross contamination? - Correct Answer ✅Wash, rinse and disinfect the board and knife before using When must a person prepping foods wash their hands? - Correct Answer ✅Whenever they have become contaminated If an HCA has a sore throat or diarrhea, they should not prepare foods. why?
- Correct Answer ✅Germs causing illnesses could also cause clients to get sick Why should an HCA use gloves or utensils instead of preparing with bare hands? - Correct Answer ✅Germs from bare hands could contaminate food What is the temperature danger zone? - Correct Answer ✅41 to 140 degrees fahrenheit
