10.5: Post-test
- True or False: Maintaining a clean home helps to prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, and fungus, and helps promote good mental and physical health.
- True or False: Patient belongings should be carefully handled and care should be taken to put objects back where they were found. Furniture and belongings should not be rearranged unless the patient specifically asks.
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When standing, you should have your feet about this many ____________ inches apart.
- 10 inches
- 20 inches
- 12 inches
- 5 inches
- True or False: Providing personal care and meeting patient needs are a priority for the HHA/PCA. However, proper planning and prioritizing tasks will allow the HHA/PCA to provide personal care and complete required household cleaning tasks.
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Which of the following is the priority task?
- Laundry
- Preparing lunch for the patient
- Patient needs to be turned and positioned and offered the bed pan.
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Which of the following demonstrate proper body mechanics?
Select
all
that
apply
.
- Turn your entire body instead of twisting your back when moving objects or people.
- Maintain good posture.
- Raise beds to working height and avoid leaning over patients to perform tasks.
- Keep feet hip width apart to provide a strong base of support.
- Bend at the hips and knees instead of the waist when lifting.
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Abrasive cleaners are appropriate for which type of surface?
- Stainless steel sinks and stovetops
- Windows
- Wood floors
- Porcelain bath tubs
- True or False: It is okay to mix bleach or ammonia with other cleaners as the combined effects will make a very good disinfectant solution.
- True or False: To remove an electrical appliance such as a vacuum from an electrical outlet, you should remove it by holding the base of the plug and not the cord.
- True or False: Bleach can be used on any surface or type of clothing as a disinfectant.
- True or False: Bath mats, rugs, and towels should be picked up immediately after use to prevent falls.
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Which of the following is the
priority
task
when performing household duties?
- Folding clean laundry
- Making the patient’s bed
- Closing off the kitchen area from use after it has just been mopped
- Vacuuming the living room
- Answer
-
1. True
2. True
3. C
4. True
5. C
6. All are proper body mechanics
7. A
8. False
9. True
10. False
11. True
12. C