HHA Home Health Care Study Guide | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed

HHA Home Health Care Study Guide | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed Body language refers to Nonverbal communication Elements of good communication include Making a clear message, providing and seeking confirmation, being an active participant, being mindful of nonverbal messages, understanding the importance of touch, and maintaining eye contact. Key elements are sender, receiver, message, and confirmation. If there is a change in a client's condition, report to The nurse Terms of endearment are Words or phrases used to address a person with affection, such as sweetie, honey, or babe. Should we use terms of endearment with clients? No. Some may find them demeaning, insulting, or belittling. If you suspect abuse, you should Report your concerns to a supervisor. Report any Changes or concerns such as mood, mental awareness, level of independence, behavior, vital signs, urine or bowel movements, skin color or condition, appetite, sleep habits, and comfort level. Use senses to gather information through Objective observation, such as noting blood pressure, pulse, or if the skin is hot and dry. A legal document is a Formal accounting of care that can be used as evidence in legal problems or disputes, such as medical records, living wills, or advance directives. To correct a legal document, Draw a single line through the error, correct it, and initial it. Follow the employer's policy. Information on a label includes Serving size, calories, nutrients supplied, and ingredients. The safest way to transfer a client from bed to wheelchair is to use a Transfer belt and pivot transfer. When lifting a heavy object, Face the side of the object for the most balanced load, stand close with feet apart, keep your back straight, bend your knees and grip the object, lift with legs, arms, and shoulders (not back or stomach), keep the load close to your body, and avoid twisting. When putting the object down, keep your back straight and lower it by bending your knees. To prepare a client for a meal, Assist them in using the bathroom and washing their hands.- provide mouth care for better taste, clean dentures, ensure placement of dentures -assist w/glasses, hearing aid -create comfy, pleasurable environ, neat, clean, odor free, good lighting -comfy, upright position w/head up and hips at 90 degree angle, feet flat on floor, elbows or forearms on table for support -assist w/clothing protector, dont call it a bib Why wash hands? Most important thing you can do to control spread of microbes OSHA Occupational Safety And Health Administration Government agency that insures a safe work environment