Assessment-Caregiver Caregiver-Assessment Contact Name*Number*Email* Name of the Hoist? (Any Three)*What are examples of Manual Handling (Any Three)*Which type of Injury is most common as a result of poor manual handling practices?* Cuts and Bruises Migraines and frequent Headaches Musculoskeletal Disorders When Manoeuvring a wheelchair, what should you avoid?* Pushing the chair at walking pace or slower Pushing over uneven ground with excessive force Leaving the breaks on as this person gets into/out of the chair Pushing the chair around corners When lifting a person out a bed and into a chair, what should you do?* Allow the person to grip on around your neck Keep the person weight close to your body Bend at the back rather than the knees Twist your body and keep your feet in one place If use are using a hoist and sling to lift a person, what do you need to ensure?* That the hoist and sling are compatible with each other That the hoist and sling come from same manufacturer That the person to be lifter has used a hoist and sling before That the hoist and sling have been cleaned Which one of the following examples of personal hygiene?* Taking care of your body,leaving yourself and dental checkup Using soap to clean yourself Taking showers Getting dental checkups Personal hygiene is not important to keep up resident appearance and self-esteem?*TrueFalseWhen resident refuse to wash his feet everyday, what else should you do everyday for proper foot hygiene?* Take him to barefoot for at least an hour Leave resident's shoes outside to air out Spray perfume on resident's socks Put clean socks on resident's feet Providing perineal care in the bath is important?*YesNoWhen providing foot care the HCA will apply lotion?* To all areas of the feet To Heels and ankles To all areas except between the toes To all areas except between the plantar area When Brushing a client with long hair you should?* Start of the top if the head and work your way down with slow methodical strokes Cut out any knots or tangles Start at the bottom holding the hair above and brush to the top in sections Spray the hair with hairspray before starting When Brushing a teeth of an unconscious resident you should?* Lay them in a supine position Roll them to one side and raise the head of the bed Use a toothbrush and suction machine as they cannot spit Provide mouth care once every 12 hours Before bringing a resident's meal tray. It is very important to?* Identify the resident's, make sure he receives the current tray Check the diet order on the meal menu and make sure the food matches the order( Example: Puree order should not have a fresh apple) Check any fluid orders (Thickened Liquids)? Fluid Restriction? etc What does NPO mean?* No Pocketing oral foods Nothing By mouth No Pureed oral intake No Pizza with olives Inhaling food or liquid into the Trachea and lungs?* Aspiration Choking Expiration Is not a cause for concern Resident's on aspiration precautions should remain upright after their meal for at least?* 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 4 hours The Best way to monitor resident's fluid balance is?* Check the intake and output records Weights them daily at the same time each day in similar clothing's Observe for Edema Check their Vital signs Which of the following are reason to lock wheelchairs, beds and stretchers?* The equipment will not work if it is not locked To make the resident feel secure If the equipment is not locked the resident can not be placed properly on it Locking the equipment allows for stability when transferring the resident. What should be done when spills happen?* Finish the task your are doing and clean it up later Place a towel over the spill Call housekeeping to clean it up Clean it up immediately If the fire starts, what is the order of steps to take?* Activate, contain, remove extinguish Contain,alarm,extinguish,remove Remove,activate,call for help, extinguish Remove,activate,contain,extinguish During a disaster, what is your first priority?* Helping your coworkers Ensuring the safety of your resident's Calling home to check on your family Keeping yourself safe You notice a floor tile is loose. you do not report it. A resident trips on the tile and falls. You can be found guilty of?* Negligence Abandonment Malpractice Abuse
