Activities of Daily Living Flashcards
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Which of the following is the most appropriate way to assist a client with dressing who has weakness on the left side?
Answer: Dress the weak side first, then the strong side
When assisting a client with one-sided weakness, dress the affected (weak) side first and undress it last to reduce pain and strain.
A client refuses to take a bath. What should the caregiver do first?
Answer: Explore the reason for refusal and offer alternatives
The caregiver should try to understand why the client is refusing and offer alternatives such as a sponge bath, while respecting autonomy.
What is the correct water temperature for a client's bath?
Answer: 95-100°F (35-38°C)
The recommended bath water temperature is 95-100°F (35-38°C). Water too hot can cause burns in elderly clients with reduced sensation.
When assisting a client with eating, what prevents aspiration?
Answer: Position the client upright at 60-90 degrees
Positioning the client upright at 60-90 degrees during and for 30 minutes after meals helps prevent food from entering the airway.
Which ADL task requires the caregiver to wear gloves?
Answer: Assisting with mouth care
Gloves should be worn when there is potential contact with body fluids or mucous membranes. Mouth care involves contact with saliva.
A client with dementia keeps trying to leave the house. What is the best initial response?
Answer: Redirect the client with a calm activity or conversation
Redirection is the preferred first approach for wandering behavior in dementia. Calm distraction often resolves the situation safely.