IHSS Health, Safety, and Emergencies 2

Question 1

An IHSS recipient begins choking on food and cannot cough, speak, or breathe. What is the correct first action?

Accepted Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Answer

For a conscious adult who is choking and cannot breathe or speak, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) should be performed immediately to dislodge the obstruction.

Question 2

A recipient's medication causes dizziness. As an IHSS provider, what is the safest approach when assisting them to the bathroom?

Accepted Answer

Walk closely beside the recipient and offer a steadying arm

Answer

Walking closely beside the recipient and offering a steadying arm provides immediate physical support while preserving the recipient's independence and dignity.

Question 3

You notice a strong smell of gas in a recipient's home. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Get the recipient out of the home immediately without using light switches

Answer

Electrical sparks from light switches or phones can ignite gas, so the priority is to evacuate without activating any electrical devices, then call for help from outside.

Question 4

A recipient with diabetes tells you they feel shaky, sweaty, and confused. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Give them a sugary drink or glucose tablets if they can swallow safely

Answer

These are classic signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar); if the recipient is conscious and can swallow, giving a fast-acting sugar source is the appropriate first response.

Question 5

During a power outage, a recipient depends on an electric hospital bed and an electric wheelchair. What is the provider's primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the recipient can be repositioned manually to prevent pressure sores

Answer

Without power, electric repositioning is unavailable, so the provider must manually reposition the recipient regularly to prevent pressure injuries.

(IHSS) In-Home Supportive Services certified provider Practice Test

(IHSS) In-Home Supportive Services certified provider Practice Test

IHSS Health, Safety, and Emergencies 2