A home health aide is assigned to a family in which the mother; Mrs. Roth, has recently been discharged from a mental health unit. It is essential for the aide to notify the agency supervisor if Mrs. Roth makes which of these comments?
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Which temperature is considered MOST accurate?
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Why is the thumb NOT used for taking a client’s pulse?
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Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the home health aide that she feels very nervous and jittery. What should the aide do immediately?
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If a client stops breathing, what should be done first?
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Physical therapy is started for a client. Which of these statements about range of motion exercises is true?
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Mr. Nelson is to use a rigid walker (walker that does not have wheels) when he walks. When he uses the walker, the home health aide should be sure that Mr. Nelson:
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The home health aide is helping Mrs. Elden with her bed bath. Mrs. Elden prefers to wash her genital and rectal areas herself. Which of these measures should the aide take?
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A client has had a stroke and has a rightsidedweakness. The client can walk with a little assistance. It is best for the home health aide to assist the client by walking in which of these positions?
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A client’s circulation is generally improved when the client’s:
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What is the advantage of fiber in the diet?
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Why is it important that a client have good mouth care?
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When caring for a client who is on bed rest; what should the aide do to prevent bedsores?
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You can measure respiration accurately by
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A client suddenly complains of intense, squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The client is sweating profusely. The home health aide should:
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The home health aide is taking care of a terminally ill client who is unconscious. Which of these measures should the aide take?
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When taking a client’s temperature by mouth (orally), which of the following temperature readings should be reported to the nursing supervisor?
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For which of these emergencies is knowledge of pressure points essential?