HCC1 final exam with complete solutions
Delegation to UAP - ANSWER-Do Not Delegate:
Assessment
Teaching
Medication
Evaluation
Unstable Patients
How do you prevent falls? - ANSWER-side rails up when appropriate, bed low
position/wheels locked, call bell in reach, glasses, hearing aids, ambulatory aids in use,
room clutter free, clean up spills, electrical safety good lighting, provide non-skid
footwear for clients
Safety in the home - ANSWER-constant assessment for safety issues, potential for falls
(frayed carpet, throw rugs, low furniture), fire, drowning if patient has bath in home,
burns if cooking, constant vigilance needed
What is community health? - ANSWER-the health status of a defined group of people
and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health
Age related safety factors: toddlers - ANSWER-climbing; accidental poisoning; falling
downstairs or from high chairs; burns; electrocution; drowning
Age related safety factors: adults - ANSWER-ignoring safety issues, fatigue, sensory
changes, effects of disease
What are the levels of prevention? - ANSWER-primary, secondary, tertiary
what is primary prevention? - ANSWER-designed to prevent , reverse, or arrest a
disease process
, What is secondary prevention? - ANSWER-This is using screenings to pick up on
cancer early, when there is a greater chance for cure or control
What is tertiary prevention? - ANSWER-Rehabilitative therapies and monitoring of
health to prevent complications or further illness, injury, or disability
Maslow Hierarchy - ANSWER-physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-
actualization
What is sleep hygiene? - ANSWER-Nonpharmacologic recommendations that help a
person get a better night's sleep
Consequences of inadequate sleep - ANSWER-Obesity, Hypertension, IR, depression,
lowered immunity, etc
How much sleep do toddlers need? - ANSWER-12-14 hours
How much sleep do adolescents need? - ANSWER-9-10 hours
How much sleep do adults need? - ANSWER-7-9 hours
constipation treatment - ANSWER-high fluid, high fiber, exercise
Opioid patient teaching - ANSWER-- Notify of sx of resp depression
- Avoid driving and using heavy machinery until effects of med are known
- Report s/s of adrenal insufficiency
- Report s/s of constipation
- Avoid other CNS depressants
Heat for pain - ANSWER-relax muscles
increases circulation there for decreases lactic acid
Vasodilator. Increases blood supply. Decreases pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
• Good for OA- joints are stiff in the AM, but once it gets warmed up it begins to feel
better (joints and tendons are so stiff and loosening them helps.)
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency? - ANSWER-
newborns
What is a normal A1C? - ANSWER-less than 5.7%
What can you delete to a uap for glucose control? - ANSWER-Blood sugar testing
Delegation to UAP - ANSWER-Do Not Delegate:
Assessment
Teaching
Medication
Evaluation
Unstable Patients
How do you prevent falls? - ANSWER-side rails up when appropriate, bed low
position/wheels locked, call bell in reach, glasses, hearing aids, ambulatory aids in use,
room clutter free, clean up spills, electrical safety good lighting, provide non-skid
footwear for clients
Safety in the home - ANSWER-constant assessment for safety issues, potential for falls
(frayed carpet, throw rugs, low furniture), fire, drowning if patient has bath in home,
burns if cooking, constant vigilance needed
What is community health? - ANSWER-the health status of a defined group of people
and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and preserve their health
Age related safety factors: toddlers - ANSWER-climbing; accidental poisoning; falling
downstairs or from high chairs; burns; electrocution; drowning
Age related safety factors: adults - ANSWER-ignoring safety issues, fatigue, sensory
changes, effects of disease
What are the levels of prevention? - ANSWER-primary, secondary, tertiary
what is primary prevention? - ANSWER-designed to prevent , reverse, or arrest a
disease process
, What is secondary prevention? - ANSWER-This is using screenings to pick up on
cancer early, when there is a greater chance for cure or control
What is tertiary prevention? - ANSWER-Rehabilitative therapies and monitoring of
health to prevent complications or further illness, injury, or disability
Maslow Hierarchy - ANSWER-physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-
actualization
What is sleep hygiene? - ANSWER-Nonpharmacologic recommendations that help a
person get a better night's sleep
Consequences of inadequate sleep - ANSWER-Obesity, Hypertension, IR, depression,
lowered immunity, etc
How much sleep do toddlers need? - ANSWER-12-14 hours
How much sleep do adolescents need? - ANSWER-9-10 hours
How much sleep do adults need? - ANSWER-7-9 hours
constipation treatment - ANSWER-high fluid, high fiber, exercise
Opioid patient teaching - ANSWER-- Notify of sx of resp depression
- Avoid driving and using heavy machinery until effects of med are known
- Report s/s of adrenal insufficiency
- Report s/s of constipation
- Avoid other CNS depressants
Heat for pain - ANSWER-relax muscles
increases circulation there for decreases lactic acid
Vasodilator. Increases blood supply. Decreases pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms.
• Good for OA- joints are stiff in the AM, but once it gets warmed up it begins to feel
better (joints and tendons are so stiff and loosening them helps.)
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency? - ANSWER-
newborns
What is a normal A1C? - ANSWER-less than 5.7%
What can you delete to a uap for glucose control? - ANSWER-Blood sugar testing
