The Scholar's Depot: Where Knowledge Meets Opportunity

A patient complains of chest pain. Which question will provide the most useful information at this time? 1. "What were you doing when the pain first occurred?" 2. "Do you have shortness of breath with the chest pain?" 3. "What does the pain feel like?" 4. "Has anyone in your family ever had similar pain?" - 3 A nurse is caring for two women in labor. Janis, who is 18 years old and is having her first baby, has rated her pain as a "7," seems agitated, and has asked for pain medi...

Urinary leg bags are used for? A) Catheterized male clients B) Catheterized clients who are up and out of bed C) Catheterized clients who are confined to bed D) Catheterized clients who have a decreased urinary output - B) catheterized clients who are up and out of bed As a home health aide, what can you do for a client's minor burn as an emergency procedure? A) Use cool water over the burned area B) Apply butter on the burned area C) Cover the area with a dry dressing D) All of the...

Diabetic clients with poor circulation will usually need foot care how often? - once a day Which of the following statements is true of dentures? - clean dentures should be stored in a clean denture cup. A back massage is usually administered with your client in a prone or a ____________ position. - lateral _________________ is a document naming another person as the client's representative to make medical decisions for the client if s/he is unable to make them him/herself. - healt...

What happens during a seizure/convulsion? What you should do? - uncontrolled body movements caused by contraction of the muscle. Protect from injuries, do not hold, When seizure done turn to the side, arm up How do you controlled heavy bleeding? - gloves on, cover wound with sterile dressing and press apply pressure as more covering if needed How would you help if someone is burned? - if caused by heat, cool it w/running water If chemical, flush w/running water if liquid or brush o...

Ways to keep an infant/child safe in a home - Keep crib rails up, don't leave cords hanging, don't leave children unattended Ways to keep an elderly person safe in a home - Be wary of sensory changes, don't move furniture, keep stairways lit. How do you clean a fridge and freezer - wipe with baking soda and warm water How often should you defrost a freezer - twice a year How long can you store food in the freezer - 6 months Why do vital signs of an infant vary? - They var...

Why is it important to document what the child eats? - it could affect the color of the stool Breast-fed babies will have what color stool, usually? - yellow/mustard How can an HHA display patience when trying to understand and be patient with a patient that has special needs? - provide consistent care What does "PRN" mean? - as needed Which term matches the definition: a period of rest - respite An HHA can give a patient medication - if they are trained by an RN What i...

Which of the Following is an example of a psychosocial need? - Need For acceptance Which of the following is an effective way for an HHA to help prevent dehydration? - Regularly encourage clients to drink. An example of a physical restraint is - Side rails on a bed What does ADL's stand for - Activities of daily living Which kind of care helps clients restore or improve function after an illness or injury? - Rehabilitation When a client makes an inappropriate request of an H...

Which of the following is most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly: - Keep the skin clean and well moisturized If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? - Place in a clean container in clean water Why is it important that a patient have good mouth care? - Bacteria in the mouth can cause tooth decay and mouth infections An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health aide do? - Encourage him to g...

Which member of the care team diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment? - Physician (MD) Which is true of HHAs and catheters? - HHAs observe and report regarding catheters Which type of urinary catheter remains inside a person for a period of time? - Indwelling catheter Guidelines for proper catheter care include the following: - Keeping the genital area clean to prevent infection How can cold applications benefit a person? - Cold prevents swelling and reduces pain. A type ...

What symptom is important to observe and report as a possible sign that a pressure ulcer may be forming? - complaints of tingling or burning in the area _____ are areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin - bony prominences Who is at a higher risk of skin breakdown? - Tailbone (sacrum) What is true of muscles? - They provide movement of body parts How many bones are in the human body? - 206 When atrophy occurs - the muscle wastes away Rheumatoid arthritis is...