University:
University of Virginia
Course:
NUCO 2130 | Therapeutic Principles of Nursing Care
Academic year:

2024
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359

Pages:

1
Author:

Dawson Thornton

HCA practice test When providing culturally appropriate care, the following is what would need to be done Identify the consumers preferences, believes, and values, and respect them. Promote a consumer's dignity, privacy, and independence by Using the word help If a person who is not on the care team asks you to share a consumer's confidential information, what should you say? I am sorry, but I am NOT allowed to share that information with out my consumers permission. If confidential information about the consumer must be shared with another care team member Only share what is needed in the consumer's best interest If the consumer puts themselves in immediate danger and I am concerned my first step is Call 911 If the consumer asks for help, with something that will put them in Explain why you are concerned and generate options together that danger you should balance the consumer' choice with personal safety Even with their family members suspected abuse should be Reported as soon as possible to adult protective services at DSHS Abandonment Deserting or leaving a vulnerable adult or child without basic life necessities. Adult Protective Services Are who you contact in any suspicion of abuse Self neglect When a consumer truth is not to eat or drink anything Punctuality Because not showing up for work could be considered abandonment and the consumer depends on you for personal care Physical restraint Intentionally putting a tray table in front of a consumer so they cannot get up Talking Is a better alternative than applying physical restraint to a consumer An HCA'S one basic job is Observe and report any changes in baseline of consumer Limited assistance Consumers need of some assistance with movement between rooms but can mostly do the task on their own Maintain healthy professional boundaries by Using the care plan as a guide to assist the consumer Care plan purpose Tell you what your job is and how to provide care Where can you find a consumer's baseline Care plan Maintain good eye contact Help you connect to the consumer Only share consumer information with People listed in the care plan Be objective When documenting and reporting consumers behavior or changes and baseline Difficult situations Are best handled when you remain calm and balanced Active listening Means you stop what you are doing and focus on the speaker Reassurance is always good When you're trying to clear up a misunderstanding The goal of problem solving is To work with the consumer to find a solution that best resolves the problem Standard precautions are used because You want to prevent the spread of infection effective hand washing Is the most important procedure for prevention of the spread of infection from germs and viruses Contaminated bed linens Should be placed in a bag until ready to wash 1/1