Certified Caregiver Personal Care and Safety Flashcards
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When assisting a client with a bed bath, what should the caregiver do first?
Answer: Gather all necessary supplies before starting
Gathering all supplies before starting prevents leaving the client unattended mid-procedure, ensuring safety and efficiency.
What is the correct technique for lifting a heavy object to prevent back injury?
Answer: Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs
Proper lifting technique requires bending the knees and using leg muscles, keeping the back straight, to prevent spinal injury.
How often should a bedridden client be repositioned to prevent pressure ulcers?
Answer: Every 2 hours or as directed by the care plan
Repositioning every 2 hours relieves pressure on bony prominences and maintains skin integrity in bedridden clients.
A caregiver notices a client has not eaten or drunk fluids all day. What is the priority action?
Answer: Inform the supervisor and document the observation
Reporting changes in a client's eating and drinking habits to a supervisor allows for timely medical assessment and intervention.
What does a caregiver do regarding medications in a home care setting?
Answer: Give medication reminders and assist clients in self-administering if allowed by care plan
Caregivers provide medication reminders and may assist with self-administration per the care plan, but do not independently administer or alter medications.
Which hand hygiene technique is most effective for killing C. difficile spores?
Answer: Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Soap and water for at least 20 seconds is required to physically remove C. difficile spores, as alcohol-based sanitizers are ineffective against spores.
When providing perineal care to a client, in which direction should the caregiver wipe?
Answer: Front to back to prevent contamination of the urinary tract
Wiping front to back prevents fecal bacteria from contaminating the urethra, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections.