Practice and Application Flashcards
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A caregiver is assisting a client with a transfer from bed to wheelchair. To prevent injury to both the caregiver and client, the caregiver should:
Answer: Use proper body mechanics by bending knees and keeping the back straight
Proper body mechanics including bending at the knees and maintaining a straight back protect the caregiver from musculoskeletal injury during patient transfers.
Which action best demonstrates culturally competent care when working with a patient from a different cultural background?
Answer: Asking about and incorporating the patient's cultural health beliefs into the care plan
Culturally competent care requires understanding and integrating the patient's cultural beliefs and preferences into individualized care planning.
A behavioral health technician notices a patient has been isolating in their room for two days and refuses meals. The most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Report the behavioral change to the treatment team immediately
A sudden change in behavior such as social isolation and refusing meals may indicate deteriorating mental status and must be communicated to the treatment team promptly.
In the context of evidence-based practice, what does the 'E' in the PICO(T) framework stand for?
Answer: PICO(T) does not include an 'E'
The standard PICO(T) framework stands for Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time — there is no 'E' in the acronym.
A home health aide observes bruising in various stages of healing on an elderly client who lives alone. The aide should:
Answer: Document observations and report suspected abuse to the supervisor and appropriate authorities
Mandated reporters must document and report signs of suspected elder abuse to their supervisor and appropriate adult protective services authorities.
Which of the following is the most effective hand hygiene technique for removing Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores?
Answer: Soap and water handwashing for at least 20 seconds
Alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against C. diff spores; soap and water handwashing is required to mechanically remove the spores.
A nurse is documenting care provided. Which principle is most important for maintaining accurate and legally defensible clinical documentation?
Answer: Recording objective observations and using approved medical abbreviations
Accurate documentation requires objective, factual entries using approved abbreviations; errors should be corrected with a single line-through, not erased.