IHSS Safety & Emergency Response

Question 1

What is the first step an IHSS provider should take in the event of a fire in the client's home?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the client’s safety and evacuate if needed.

Answer

Call 911.

Answer

Attempt to extinguish the fire.

Answer

Wait for emergency services to arrive.

Question 2

If a client falls and cannot get up, what is the appropriate response by the IHSS provider?

Accepted Answer

Remain calm, assess the situation, and call for help if necessary.

Answer

Lift the client up immediately.

Answer

Leave the client on the floor until help arrives.

Answer

Try to move the client to a chair.

Question 3

What should an IHSS provider do if a client experiences difficulty breathing?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and ensure the client is comfortable.

Answer

Administer oxygen if available.

Answer

Wait for the symptoms to improve.

Answer

Provide water to the client.

Question 4

Which of the following is the best way to prevent falls in elderly clients receiving IHSS?

Accepted Answer

Make sure the home is free of obstacles and well-lit.

Answer

Encourage the client to walk as much as possible.

Answer

Limit the client's movement to reduce fall risk.

Answer

Place rugs and mats around the house.

Question 5

If a client shows signs of a heart attack, what is the first action an IHSS provider should take?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and keep the client calm.

Answer

Administer aspirin if available.

Answer

Perform CPR immediately.

Answer

Give the client water to drink.

Question 6

What should be the response of an IHSS provider in case of an allergic reaction with symptoms like swelling and difficulty breathing?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and administer an epinephrine injection if instructed.

Answer

Give the client antihistamines.

Answer

Wait for the symptoms to subside.

Answer

Provide a cold compress to the client.