11.4: Post-test
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Which of the following are ways a HHA/PCA can prevent falls?
Select
all
that
apply
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- Have patients dangle legs at the edge of the bed prior to standing.
- Keep living areas clutter free.
- Use non skid mats in the bathtub.
- Ensure handrails in the bathroom are in good working order.
- Encourage patients to put on glasses and use ambulation aids correctly.
- True or False: It is okay for a HHA/PCA to immediately help a patient up who has fallen, before calling a supervisor.
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This is the most serious type of burn, in which skin may be white or black, organs below the skin may be visible and 911 should be contacted immediately.
- First degree burn
- Second degree burn
- Third degree burn
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Which is the best way to prevent a burn?
- Use hair dryers while brushing teeth.
- Pull electrical appliances from the outlet by the cord.
- Check temperatures of bath water and hot drinks.
- Keep pot handles facing outward so they can be easily reached.
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Put in order how you should use a fire extinguisher:
- Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire
- Pull the pin
- Squeeze the handle
- Aim at the base of the fire
- True or False: The best way to prevent poisoning is to keep cleaning solutions, chemicals, and medications locked and out of the reach of children and confused adults.
- True or False: If a suspected or known poisoning has occurred, Poison Control should be immediately contacted and the HHA/PCA should not make the person vomit, unless specifically instructed to do so.
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Which of the following are ways to keep children safe?
Select
all
that
apply
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- Provide age appropriate toys.
- Supervise outdoor play.
- Never leave babies or children in a bathtub unsupervised.
- Never leave a baby unattended.
- Feed babies with their heads higher than their bodies and burp often.
- Keep babies on their backs while sleeping and avoid placing stuffed animals and a lot of bedding in cribs.
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Which of the following are ways to keep safe while using transportation?
Select
all
that
apply
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- Keep distractions to a minimum while driving.
- The driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.
- All children under 8 years of age must use a car seat.
- Always obey the speed limit.
- Drive with car doors locked.
- Never use alcohol or drugs before or while driving.
- Keep your car in good working order.
- Always know the route to your destination.
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Put the steps of performing the Heimlich maneuver on an adult in order:
- Make a fist with one hand.
- Thrust inward and upward.
- Grasp the fist with your free hand against the abdomen.
- Place your thumb against the person’s abdomen, just above their belly button.
- Stand behind the person.
- True or False: When performing the Heimlich maneuver on an infant, you should provide 5 back thrusts with the baby face down and then 5 chest thrusts with the baby face up until the object is dislodged.
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Which of the following is the best way to prevent an injury in the bathroom?
- Leave medications out on the counter for an easy reminder.
- Ensure handrails are installed in showers and bath mats are used.
- Leave towels and dirty clothing on the bathroom floor.
- Keep scissors and razors on the bathroom sink for easy access.
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Which of the following are signs of a heart attack?
Select
all
that
apply
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- Diaphoresis
- Pain that radiates to the jaw, arm, or back
- Chest pain or pressure
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Patient clutches their chest
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Which of the following are signs of a possible stroke?
Select
all
that
apply
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- Facial drooping
- Tingling or numbness in a hand or foot
- Difficulty speaking
- Sudden weakness
- Trouble seeing
- Paralysis of an arm or leg
- True or False: If a patient has a seizure, the HHA/PCA should immediately activate EMS, remove dangerous objects from the patient’s area, avoid putting objects into the patient’s mouth, and time the seizure.
- True or False: You should call 911 immediately if you suspect a person is having a heart attack or stroke.
- True or False: The ABCs of first aid include: Airway (checking for an open airway), Breathing (checking if the patient is breathing), and Circulation (checking if the patient has a pulse and good skin color).
- True or False: Gloves should always be worn whenever the HHA/PCA will come into contact with body fluids such as blood, urine, or feces.
- True or False: A supervisor should be informed any time there has been an injury, no matter how insignificant the HHA/PCA thinks it was.
- True or False: All injuries and steps taken to provide care for the patient after the injury should be accurately documented.
- Answer
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1. All are ways HHAs/PCAs can prevent falls
2. False
3. C
4. C
5. B, D, C, A
6. True
7. True
8. All are ways to keep children safe
9. All are correct
10. E, A, D, C, B
11. True
12. B
13. All are signs of a heart attack
14. All are signs of a possible stroke
15. True
16. True
17. True
18. True
19. True
20. True