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Home health aide flashcards pt 2occupational therapist (OT) - correct answer evaluates client's ability to perform skills necessary for independent daily living, such as bathing, dressing, cooking; works with client to improve abilities; develops plan of care to be assisted by family and home health aide. physical therapist (PT) - correct answer evaluates the home environment in preparation of the client's return, assists with safety adaptations and instructs an appropriate exercise program...

Home Health Aide Practice TestWhich of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or pressure sores? - correct answer Correct Answer: air mattress What is not a sign or symptom of dehydration? - correct answer Correct Answer: Light-colored and diluted urine Urinary leg bags are used for: - correct answer Correct Answer: catheterized clients who are up and out of bed Before helping a client into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions is necessary? - c...

Home Health Aide Practice Test When giving a bed bath, how often should the water be changed? A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times B) just once C) only after washing the perineal area D) only after washing the front half of the patient - correct answer A) as often as needed to have warm, clean water at all times Which of the following items is used in the prevention and treatment of bedsores or pressure sores? A) rubber sheets B) air mattress C) emesis ba...

Home Health Aide ReviewCurrent need for Home Care Services include .......... - correct answer Older adults are the fastest growing population. Living longer due to advances in health care, nutrition, and technology. Need to control cost of hospital care by dismissing as soon as medically possible and follow up care at home. Functions of a home health agency are - correct answer To provide care for acutely or chronically ill, disabled, and those dying at home. To promote individual and comm...

Home Health Aide Terminology and AbbreviationsActivities of Daily Living - correct answer Daily activities necessary for people to complete basic needs such as hygiene, eating, elimination and moving. Acute - correct answer Sudden, short term Advanced Directives - correct answer A document that makes a person's wishes known regarding life support issues in the event they are unable to speak for themselves Ambulatory - correct answer Able to walk Aphasia - correct answer Without spee...

Home Health Aide Testwhat is body language - correct answer -tone of voice -facial expressions -gestures -body position and movement elements of good communication - correct answer -make sure message is clear -provide and seek confirmation -be active participant in conversation -be mindful of nonverbal messages -importance of touch communicating w/visually impaired - correct answer -knock on door, let them know right away that youre there -stand where they can see you -call by nam...

Home Health AideWhen a client has left-sided weakness, what part of a sweater is put on first? a. both sleeves b. left sleeve c. client's choice d. right sleeve - correct answer b. Left sleeve It is appropriate for an aide to share the information regarding a client with- a. anyone the nurse sees fit b. the client's family c. the client's roommate d. the staff on the next shift - correct answer d. the staff on the next shift When helping a client who is recovering from a stroke to w...

Home Health AideWhen and by who was the first homemaker service established? - correct answer social service agency in U.S in 1903. Who performs personal and nursing care skills? A) Physical Therapist B) Occupational Therapist C) Home Care Aide D) Home Health Aide E) None of The Above - correct answer D) Home Health Aide What is the law that regulates the education and certification of home health aide's work in home health agencies and certified hospices? A) Patient Self-Determ...

Home Health AideWhen did the first homemaker service establish by a social service agency in the United States? - correct answer 1903 What was the main purpose for homemaker service? - correct answer child care What does OBRA stand for? - correct answer Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act When was OBRA passed? - correct answer 1987 Mandates national standards for federally funded nursing homes and home health agencies. - correct answer What is OBRA? This act was created as a result ...

Home Health Aide-body systems and common disordersaspirate - correct answer drawing foreign material by suction into the respiratory tract bariatric - correct answer refers to the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity bland diet - correct answer diet in which foods that are irritating to the digestive system are restricted such as highly seasoned, fried food, raw vegetables, and fruit. clear-liquid diet - correct answer diet in which all the foods are liquid and are clear such as...