Certified Caregiver Personal Care and Safety Flashcards
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A client's family member asks the caregiver to share information about the client's medical condition with a neighbor. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Politely decline and explain that client information is confidential
Client information is confidential and protected by privacy laws; caregivers must not share it with unauthorized parties regardless of who asks.
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should a caregiver wear when changing a wound dressing?
Answer: Gloves and a mask at minimum; additional PPE as care plan directs
Gloves and a mask provide basic protection during wound care; the care plan specifies additional PPE based on wound type and drainage.
A caregiver notices a client has developed new confusion and is not recognizing family members. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Report the change immediately to the supervisor
Sudden new confusion (acute confusion or delirium) is a medical emergency that requires immediate reporting to a supervisor for assessment.
What is the correct procedure for donning (putting on) gloves?
Answer: Wash hands first, then put on gloves after hands are dry
Hand hygiene must be performed before donning gloves because gloves do not replace handwashing and bacteria can grow on unwashed hands inside gloves.
A client weighing 200 pounds needs to be transferred from bed to wheelchair. What is the safest approach?
Answer: Use a mechanical lift per agency policy if the client cannot bear weight
Mechanical lifts protect both caregiver and client from injury during transfers when a client cannot bear weight independently.
How should a caregiver document care provided during a home visit?
Answer: Document care as it is provided or immediately after, accurately and completely
Timely, accurate documentation ensures continuity of care, provides a legal record, and communicates important information to other care team members.
A client tells the caregiver they do not want their bath today. What should the caregiver do?
Answer: Respect the client's refusal, offer alternatives, and document and report the refusal
Clients have the right to refuse care; caregivers must respect this right, offer alternatives, document the refusal, and inform the supervisor.