Home health aide flashcards pt 2 question n answers graded A+ 2024

Home health aide flashcards pt 2 occupational therapist (OT) - correct answer evaluates client's ability to perform skills necessary for independent daily living, such as bathing, dressing, cooking; works with client to improve abilities; develops plan of care to be assisted by family and home health aide. physical therapist (PT) - correct answer evaluates the home environment in preparation of the client's return, assists with safety adaptations and instructs an appropriate exercise program and usage of special equipment registered dietitian (RD) - correct answer provides information regarding prescribed (by health care providers) dietary needs of the client; assists in meal planning adjustment according to the medical condition of the client registered nurse (RN) - correct answer initiates the plan of care ordered by the health care provider, performs assessment, planning and interventions for the necessary home care skills and teaching, and evaluates effectiveness of the plan; acts as the case manager for the client respiratory therapist (RRT) - correct answer assists the client with any breathing problems; works with the client with breathing equipment and checks the equipment to see if it is functioning properly social worker (BSW, MSW) - correct answer provides information about community services, financial resources, long-term planning, and respite care; helps the client and family with psychosocial (emotional, social, and financial) problems speech therapist (ST) - correct answer assesses client's ability to communicate- hear, speak, understand, and write; works with client to improve abilities; also assesses swallowing difficulties and works with the client to improve swallowing functions adult day-care centers - correct answer provide care for adults who need minimal care or supervision during the day