IHSS Health, Safety, and Emergencies 3

Question 1

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) should an IHSS provider use when assisting a recipient with wound care?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and a mask if there is a risk of splashing bodily fluids

Answer

Standard precautions require gloves for contact with any wound, and a mask or eye protection when splashing of bodily fluids is possible.

Question 2

A recipient's care plan requires range-of-motion exercises. The recipient says their joint feels painful today. What should the provider do?

Accepted Answer

Do not force the joint, note the complaint, and report it to the supervisor

Answer

Pain during range-of-motion exercises can indicate injury or inflammation; the provider should not force movement and must report the change in condition.

Question 3

What is the safest method for an IHSS provider to lift a heavy object from the floor to avoid injury?

Accepted Answer

Keep the back straight, bend at the knees, and lift with leg muscles

Answer

Bending at the knees with a straight back transfers the lifting effort to the stronger leg muscles, protecting the provider's spine from injury.

Question 4

A recipient begins having a grand mal (tonic-clonic) seizure. What should the provider do?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hazards, cushion the head, and time the seizure

Answer

During a seizure, the provider should protect the recipient from injury by clearing the area, cushioning the head, and timing the event to report to medical staff.

Question 5

An IHSS provider notices a recipient has developed a new rash after starting a new medication. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Document the rash and report it to the care coordinator or supervisor immediately

Answer

A new rash following a medication change may indicate an allergic reaction and must be documented and reported promptly for medical evaluation.

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

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

IHSS Health, Safety, and Emergencies 3