Personal Care and Mobility Flashcards
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Which footwear is MOST appropriate for a client during ambulation after hip replacement surgery?
Answer: Non-slip shoes or sneakers that fully enclose the foot
Fully enclosed non-slip shoes provide stability and support, reducing fall and re-injury risk following hip replacement.
A client with dementia becomes agitated during morning care. The BEST approach is to:
Answer: Stop, use a calm voice, offer a brief distraction, then resume care
A calm tone combined with a brief pause or distraction can de-escalate agitation and allow care to resume safely and respectfully.
When making an occupied bed, the HCA should:
Answer: Work from one side to the other without leaving the client alone
Working side-to-side while keeping the client covered maintains privacy, warmth, and safety during an occupied bed change.
Which observation during a client's shower should be reported to the supervising nurse immediately?
Answer: A new area of redness, bruising, or open skin noted on the client's body
New skin changes such as unexplained bruising, redness, or wounds must be reported immediately as they may indicate injury, abuse, or medical deterioration.
When assisting a client to ambulate with a walker, the walker should be advanced:
Answer: Approximately 6–8 inches ahead, then both feet brought up to it
Moving the walker 6–8 inches forward, then stepping both feet up to it, creates a stable tripod base and reduces fall risk.
The purpose of placing a pillow between a client's knees when they are in the lateral (side-lying) position is to:
Answer: Prevent pressure on bony prominences and maintain spinal alignment
A pillow between the knees cushions bony prominences and keeps the hips and spine properly aligned in the lateral position.
After completing personal care, the HCA should document which of the following?
Answer: Care provided, client's response, and any unusual observations
Complete documentation of care given, client response, and observations ensures continuity of care and creates a legal record.