11.4: Post-test

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1. Which of the following are ways a HHA/PCA can prevent falls? Select all that apply.
   1. Have patients dangle legs at the edge of the bed prior to standing.
   2. Keep living areas clutter free.
   3. Use non skid mats in the bathtub.
   4. Ensure handrails in the bathroom are in good working order.
   5. Encourage patients to put on glasses and use ambulation aids correctly.
2. True or False: It is okay for a HHA/PCA to immediately help a patient up who has fallen, before calling a supervisor.
3. 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.
   1. First degree burn
   2. Second degree burn
   3. Third degree burn
4. Which is the best way to prevent a burn?
   1. Use hair dryers while brushing teeth.
   2. Pull electrical appliances from the outlet by the cord.
   3. Check temperatures of bath water and hot drinks.
   4. Keep pot handles facing outward so they can be easily reached.
5. Put in order how you should use a fire extinguisher:
   1. Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire
   2. Pull the pin
   3. Squeeze the handle
   4. Aim at the base of the fire
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Which of the following are ways to keep children safe? Select all that apply.
   1. Provide age appropriate toys.
   2. Supervise outdoor play.
   3. Never leave babies or children in a bathtub unsupervised.
   4. Never leave a baby unattended.
   5. Feed babies with their heads higher than their bodies and burp often.
   6. Keep babies on their backs while sleeping and avoid placing stuffed animals and a lot of bedding in cribs.
9. Which of the following are ways to keep safe while using transportation? Select all that apply.
   1. Keep distractions to a minimum while driving.
   2. The driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.
   3. All children under 8 years of age must use a car seat.
   4. Always obey the speed limit.
   5. Drive with car doors locked.
   6. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while driving.
   7. Keep your car in good working order.
   8. Always know the route to your destination.
10. Put the steps of performing the Heimlich maneuver on an adult in order:
    1. Make a fist with one hand.
    2. Thrust inward and upward.
    3. Grasp the fist with your free hand against the abdomen.
    4. Place your thumb against the person’s abdomen, just above their belly button.
    5. Stand behind the person.
11. 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.
12. Which of the following is the best way to prevent an injury in the bathroom?
    1. Leave medications out on the counter for an easy reminder.
    2. Ensure handrails are installed in showers and bath mats are used.
    3. Leave towels and dirty clothing on the bathroom floor.
    4. Keep scissors and razors on the bathroom sink for easy access.
13. Which of the following are signs of a heart attack? Select all that apply.
    1. Diaphoresis
    2. Pain that radiates to the jaw, arm, or back
    3. Chest pain or pressure
    4. Nausea and/or vomiting
    5. Shortness of breath
    6. Patient clutches their chest
14. Which of the following are signs of a possible stroke? Select all that apply.
    1. Facial drooping
    2. Tingling or numbness in a hand or foot
    3. Difficulty speaking
    4. Sudden weakness
    5. Trouble seeing
    6. Paralysis of an arm or leg
15. 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.
16. True or False: You should call 911 immediately if you suspect a person is having a heart attack or stroke.
17. 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).
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. True or False: All injuries and steps taken to provide care for the patient after the injury should be accurately documented.

Answer

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