HHA Personal Care and Hygiene 2

Question 1

When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, what is the most important safety precaution?

Accepted Answer

Position the patient on their side to prevent aspiration

Answer

Positioning an unconscious patient on their side prevents fluid from flowing into the airway and causing aspiration.

Question 2

A client has fragile, dry skin due to aging. Which lotion application technique is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use gentle, long strokes in the direction of hair growth

Answer

Gentle, long strokes in the direction of hair growth moisturize effectively without damaging fragile skin.

Question 3

How often should a bedridden client's position be changed to prevent skin breakdown?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Repositioning every 2 hours relieves pressure on bony prominences and prevents pressure ulcer development.

Question 4

When trimming a diabetic client's toenails, the HHA should:

Accepted Answer

Cut nails straight across and file edges smooth

Answer

Cutting straight across and filing edges prevents ingrown nails and reduces infection risk in diabetic clients.

Question 5

A client refuses to bathe for the third day in a row. What is the best initial response?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the supervisor

Answer

Documenting and reporting repeated refusals respects client rights while ensuring the care team can address underlying causes.

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