STUDY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
WHAT ARE OTHER FLOW SHEETS? ANSW✅✅Records frequent observations and measurements.
Used to monitor conditions of clients with serious illnesses. Inc. BPR and I&O
What are graphic sheets? ANSW✅✅Records observations and measurements made on every
shift. Information Inc; BPR, ht & wt, sometimes I&O, routine care, bowel movements and physician's
visits.
What does ADL's, checklists and flow sheets include? ANSW✅✅Includes recordings of actions
relating to food & fluids, elimination, rest & sleep, mobility, activity and social interactions.
Task sheets
{log notes} ANSW✅✅Used in the community to record care and services provided. The former
has boxes for each day and sections for documenting care and support activities. Box is checked for
the day you provided care/service.
What does charting narrative notes include? ANSW✅✅What you observed
What you did
When you did it
Clients response
What does team work include? ANSW✅✅~ cooperation
~ closer relationships
~ working together
~ accomplish more {synergy}
~ value the difference of each person
~ trust
, What is a Kardex? ANSW✅✅A card file that summarizes information in the chart. Inc. Clients
curent dx,
Medications & treatments, special equipment needs and routine care measures
What does the Kardex do? ANSW✅✅Provides a quick source of current information and can be
frequently updated to reflect changes.
What is an incident report? ANSW✅✅Written report after an accident, error or unexpected
event. Commonly called occurrence reports.
What is a summary report? ANSW✅✅Summarizes care and services provided over a period.
Provides information on clients condition monthly or every second or third month.
What is the definition of Aphasia? ANSW✅✅The inability to use or comprehend speech &/or
writing due to usually a brain injury.
What do people with aphasia have difficulty with? ANSW✅✅~ understanding
~ reading
~ writing
~ speaking
What does Assertive conflict style include? ANSW✅✅~ freedom to state what you feel, think &
need
~ fair & peaceful
~ honest & direct
~ dealing with difficult responses from others
~ meets your needs WITHOUT interfering with the rights of others
What are the assertive rules you have to follow as an HCA? ANSW✅✅~ set a time
~ state the problem
~ stick to one issue
~ express the full range of feelings
~ propose change
~ describe consequences