Personal Care and ADLs Flashcards
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A client with severe rheumatoid arthritis in their hands cannot squeeze a toothpaste tube. What adaptation should the caregiver suggest?
Answer: Use a toothpaste dispenser pump or have the caregiver pre-apply toothpaste to the brush
Pump dispensers eliminate the need to squeeze tubes, and pre-applying toothpaste allows the client to brush independently, preserving function and oral health.
What should a caregiver do when a client's hearing aid is producing feedback (whistling)?
Answer: Check that the aid is properly inserted, the volume is appropriate, and there is no earwax buildup blocking the canal
Feedback typically indicates improper fit, excessive volume, or earwax blockage, all of which have simple solutions that restore proper hearing aid function.
A client has been prescribed compression stockings. When should they ideally be applied?
Answer: In the morning before the client gets out of bed, while legs are least swollen
Compression stockings should be applied first thing in the morning before legs have had time to swell from gravity's effects, ensuring maximum therapeutic benefit.
When helping a client use a bedpan, what position provides the most comfort and promotes elimination?
Answer: Head elevated to at least 30 degrees if not contraindicated, with knees slightly bent
Elevating the head to at least 30 degrees mimics a more natural seated position, which promotes bowel and bladder function through gravity assistance.
A client's family brings in a new set of clothing with small buttons. The client has limited fine motor skills. How should the caregiver handle this situation?
Answer: Thank the family, discuss the client's dressing challenges, and suggest adaptive modifications like button hooks or magnetic closures
Communicating tactfully with the family about practical challenges while suggesting solutions maintains relationships and addresses the client's functional needs.
What is the importance of maintaining a toileting schedule for a client with urinary incontinence?
Answer: Scheduled toileting retrains the bladder, reduces incontinence episodes, and protects skin integrity
Scheduled toileting (timed voiding) is a behavioral intervention that helps retrain bladder habits, reduces incontinence episodes, and protects skin from prolonged moisture exposure.