HCA - Health Care Assistant Medication Assistance and Treatment Support Flashcards
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What is the primary role of an HCA when a patient is receiving oxygen therapy?
Answer: Observe and report any signs of breathing difficulty to the nurse
HCAs observe and report changes in the patient's condition; adjusting oxygen levels is outside their scope of practice.
When assisting a patient who uses a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), the HCA's role is to:
Answer: Remind the patient to use their inhaler as scheduled and observe for any adverse reactions
HCAs may remind patients to use their inhalers and observe them for any concerning reactions.
Which action best demonstrates proper HCA support during wound dressing changes performed by a nurse?
Answer: Providing supplies and keeping the patient calm and still
HCAs support nurses during procedures by gathering supplies and comforting the patient.
A patient receiving IV fluids tells the HCA the IV site is painful and swollen. The HCA should:
Answer: Notify the nurse right away as infiltration may be occurring
Pain and swelling at an IV site are signs of infiltration and require immediate nurse evaluation.
What is the safest way for an HCA to dispose of a used sharps item (e.g., lancet)?
Answer: Place directly into a designated sharps container
Used sharps must be placed immediately into an approved sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries.
If an HCA accidentally receives a needlestick injury, the first action should be to:
Answer: Wash the site with soap and water and report the incident immediately
Immediate washing and reporting of a needlestick is required to initiate exposure follow-up protocols.