Personal Care and Mobility Flashcards

A client has a urinary catheter. When providing catheter care, the HCA should clean the catheter tubing:

Answer: Away from the body, starting at the meatus and moving outward

Cleaning outward from the urethral meatus prevents introducing microorganisms into the urinary tract.

Which of the following describes the correct use of a gait belt during a transfer?

Answer: Place it around the client's waist over clothing

A gait belt is applied snugly around the client's waist over clothing, with enough room to slide two fingers underneath, to provide a safe grip during transfers.

A client's dentures should be stored in which way when not in use?

Answer: In a container with cool water or denture solution

Dentures must be kept in cool water or denture cleaning solution to prevent warping and maintain their shape.

When assisting with hair care for a bedridden client, the HCA should:

Answer: Use a dry shampoo cap or basin shampoo while maintaining the client's comfort

A no-rinse shampoo cap or a basin shampoo can be used safely for bedridden clients while respecting comfort and dignity.

A client begins to fall while being ambulated. The HCA's FIRST action should be:

Answer: Lower the client to the floor in a controlled manner using the gait belt

Controlling the descent to the floor with the gait belt minimizes injury to both the client and the HCA if a fall cannot be prevented.

Which position is BEST for a client at risk for aspiration during feeding?

Answer: 30–45 degree head-of-bed elevation

A 30–45 degree semi-Fowler's position uses gravity to direct food toward the stomach and reduces aspiration risk during and after feeding.

After applying compression stockings (TED hose), the HCA should assess for:

Answer: Skin color, temperature, and capillary refill distal to the stocking

Checking circulation distal to the compression stocking ensures it is not applied too tightly and is not impeding blood flow.