Question

home health aide - hha, patient care aide - pca, certified nursing assistant - cna, or caregiver t = true or f = false

1. ____reinforce a dressing
2. ____apply a hot pack
3. ____give an enema
4. ____administer medication
5. ____change a sterile dressing
6. ____assist with the change of a colostomy bag
7. ____give a rectal suppository
8. ____give a tubal feeding
9. ____give insulin
10. ____cut nails
11. ____in the home, it is important to be a good listener
12. ____always tell the patient what you are going to do before starting a procedure
13. ____you only communicate through words
14. ____if you do not chart a task that you do for a patient, legally, it was not done
15. ____hand washing is a single best way to decrease the transfer of pathogens
16. ____gloves should be worn when handling items soiled by body fluids
17. ____its best to have a pillow between the legs of a patient with a new hip replacement
18. ____smoking in bed is fine for anyone who is not confused
19. ____a regular diet is a well - balanced diet with no restrictions
20. ____bed rails should never be used to secure vest restraints
21. ____every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants
22. ____you may use the telephone is the patients home without asking
23. ____always transfer a patient towards his/her good side
24. ____there is no need to be near an object to pick it up, just reach
25. ____its best to use a gait belt if a patient is unsteady
26. ____diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should reported
27. ____a bedside call bell needs to be available so the bed bound patient can sum assistance
28. ____if a person complains of pain, it is important to have the patient describe and then report it to the nurse and record it in your notes
29. ____its normal for most people to complain of pressure, swelling, or bloating ankles, feet, stomach, or legs
30. ____it is important to keep a patient covered during a bed bath except for being washed
31. ____if the patient begins to have a seizure, your first responsibility is to patient from injuring themselves

Explanation:

1. Home health aides and similar caregivers can reinforce dressings. (T)
2. Applying a hot - pack is within their scope. (T)
3. Giving an enema usually requires a higher - level healthcare provider. (F)
4. Administering medication is generally not within their scope. (F)
5. Changing a sterile dressing often requires more training. (F)
6. Assisting with colostomy bag change is part of care. (T)
7. Giving a rectal suppository usually needs more authorization. (F)
8. Tubal feeding is typically done by a more qualified person. (F)
9. Giving insulin is usually not allowed for these caregivers. (F)
10. Cutting nails is a common care task. (T)
11. Being a good listener is important in home care. (T)
12. Informing patients before procedures is standard. (T)
13. Communication includes non - verbal. (F)
14. Not charting means it's not legally documented. (T)
15. Handwashing is crucial for infection control. (T)
16. Gloves are needed when handling soiled items. (T)
17. Pillows between legs help with hip replacement. (T)
18. Smoking in bed is dangerous for all. (F)
19. A regular diet is well - balanced with no restrictions. (T)
20. Bed rails can be used for safety. (F)
21. Patients have individual needs. (F)
22. Using patient's phone without permission is wrong. (F)
23. Transfer to the good side is a good practice. (T)
24. Proximity helps when picking up objects. (F)
25. Gait belts help with unsteady patients. (T)
26. Diarrhea can cause serious issues. (T)
27. Bedside call bells are essential. (T)
28. Reporting pain is standard procedure. (T)
29. Pressure, swelling complaints are not normal. (F)
30. Keeping patients covered during bed baths is important. (T)
31. Protecting patients during seizures is a priority. (T)

Answer:

1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. F
6. T
7. F
8. F
9. F
10. T
11. T
12. T
13. F
14. T
15. T
16. T
17. T
18. F
19. T
20. F
21. F
22. F
23. T
24. F
25. T
26. T
27. T
28. T
29. F
30. T
31. T