Working Conditions Flashcards
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A PCA notices the client's bathroom floor is slippery after bathing. What is the safest immediate action?
Answer: Dry the floor immediately and consider placing non-slip mats
Drying the floor immediately and using non-slip mats prevents falls, which are a leading cause of injury for elderly clients.
Which footwear is most appropriate for a PCA working in a client's home during long shifts?
Answer: Closed-toe, non-slip shoes with good arch support
Closed-toe, non-slip shoes protect the PCA from falls and foot injuries while providing support during physically demanding tasks.
A PCA is asked to carry heavy groceries up three flights of stairs for a client weekly. What is the safest approach?
Answer: Make multiple trips with lighter loads using proper lifting technique
Making multiple lighter trips reduces spinal load and prevents musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion.
A PCA is working in a client's home that lacks air conditioning during extreme summer heat. What is the priority action?
Answer: Advise the client to move to a cooler location and report the conditions to the supervisor
Extreme heat is a life safety risk; the PCA must protect the client immediately and report unsafe environmental conditions to the supervisor.
A PCA discovers a client has unsecured firearms stored in the living room. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Report the situation to the supervisor following agency policy
PCAs must follow agency policy when encountering safety hazards; supervisors are responsible for coordinating the appropriate response.
To safely navigate a client's cluttered home, a PCA should FIRST:
Answer: Ask the client's permission before clearing pathways, then report persistent hazards to the supervisor
Respecting the client's autonomy while ensuring safety and supervisor awareness is the proper balance in a home care setting.
A PCA enters a client's home and detects a strong smell of natural gas. What is the FIRST action?
Answer: Leave the home immediately with the client and call 911 from outside
A gas leak is an immediate life-threatening emergency; evacuating before using any electronics or phones prevents ignition.