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If a family member questions you about their loved one's Answer it honestly
condition how should you respond
body language The use of body, facial expressions and eyes for communication
How should you deal with a client that has opinions/beliefs Listen respectfully and limit responses
that conflict with yours
How should you respond to dying client crying Allow them to talk about fears and concerns
How can you encourage communication with a depressed Encourage small talk
person that does not want to talk to you
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Signs of substance abuse Unsteady gait, secretive, personality changes
What to do when a patient is on meds and develops a rash Stop use of the med and notify your supervisor
What should you do if a baby continues to cry after care is Notify your supervisor
given, has a fever and will not take in fluid
Define Normal respirations in an adult 12-24/min, quiet and effortless, regular
Most common method of taking an adult's pulse Radial, with fingertips
Baby's pulse respirations in comparison to an adult's Faster
Why is special leg and foot care necessary with diabetes Often develop circulatory problems
HCA duties Provide personal care, emotional support, and housekeeping services
What observations can be made when giving a client a bath Skin condition, ROM, nutrition and hydration status
How is TB spread Coughing and sneezing
Environment needed for microorganism growth Warm, moist and dark
What does 1:10 bleach solution mean? 1 part bleach, 10 parts water
Direct transmission Kissing, direct contact
Indirect transmission Contact with items used by infected person
droplet transmission By sneeze or cough
airborne transmission Dust
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Science Medicine Nursing
HCA Final Exam
5.0 (1 review)
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St udents also studied
Washington State HCA knowledge e... HCA practice test HOME CARE AIDE KNOWLEDGE TE... HCA Written Exam
32 terms 28 terms 153 terms 69 terms
lmailloux03 Preview alizabetty Preview shantelleperez Preview Tito_Auelua
Terms in this set (84)
If a family member questions you about their loved one's Answer it honestly
condition how should you respond
body language The use of body, facial expressions and eyes for communication
How should you deal with a client that has opinions/beliefs Listen respectfully and limit responses
that conflict with yours
How should you respond to dying client crying Allow them to talk about fears and concerns
How can you encourage communication with a depressed Encourage small talk
person that does not want to talk to you
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Signs of substance abuse Unsteady gait, secretive, personality changes
What to do when a patient is on meds and develops a rash Stop use of the med and notify your supervisor
What should you do if a baby continues to cry after care is Notify your supervisor
given, has a fever and will not take in fluid
Define Normal respirations in an adult 12-24/min, quiet and effortless, regular
Most common method of taking an adult's pulse Radial, with fingertips
Baby's pulse respirations in comparison to an adult's Faster
Why is special leg and foot care necessary with diabetes Often develop circulatory problems
HCA duties Provide personal care, emotional support, and housekeeping services
What observations can be made when giving a client a bath Skin condition, ROM, nutrition and hydration status
How is TB spread Coughing and sneezing
Environment needed for microorganism growth Warm, moist and dark
What does 1:10 bleach solution mean? 1 part bleach, 10 parts water
Direct transmission Kissing, direct contact
Indirect transmission Contact with items used by infected person
droplet transmission By sneeze or cough
airborne transmission Dust
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