IHSS Medication & Health Monitoring 4

Question 1

A recipient is on a low-sodium diet per their physician's orders. You notice they are adding a lot of salt to their meals. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Gently remind them of their dietary restriction and report it to your supervisor if it continues

Answer

Providers should gently remind recipients of dietary restrictions and report ongoing non-compliance through the proper supervisor channel.

Question 2

Which of the following vital signs indicates a fever in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Oral temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher

Answer

A fever in adults is clinically defined as an oral temperature at or above 100.4°F (38°C).

Question 3

A recipient accidentally takes a double dose of their medication. What is your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or 911 and notify your supervisor

Answer

A medication error or overdose requires immediate contact with Poison Control or emergency services and supervisor notification.

Question 4

A recipient's care plan says 'assist with medication reminders.' This means you should:

Accepted Answer

Set out the medications and remind the recipient it is time to take them

Answer

Medication reminders mean prompting the recipient and may include setting out medications, but does not include administering them.

Question 5

What is the purpose of recording a recipient's daily blood pressure readings in a log?

Accepted Answer

To track trends that can be shared with the recipient's healthcare team

Answer

Tracking blood pressure readings helps identify patterns and provides valuable data for the recipient's healthcare providers.

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