Hha Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What would be the best way for a nurse to holistically assess the locale and structure of a community? a. Review demographic data online b. Conduct a windshield survey c. View the community on Google Earth d. Visit the local community centre correct answer: b. A nursing instructor is discussing the purposes of health assessment. What is a priority purpose of health assessment? A) To establish a baseline against which subsequent assessments can be measured B) To establish rapport w...

By voicing concerns about the patient, the nurse functions as an ____________ to improve the quality of care correct answer: advocate When nurses treat individuals, families, and communities to improve disparities present in the health care system, they promote respect and social justice correct answer: respect Nurses continually learn and promote health as part of their ongoing professional responsibility correct answer: ongoing professional responsibility Health assessment is the m...

Physical Examination correct answer: part of the physical assessment to check body systems.; objective assessment of the patient, using auscultation, palpation, percussion, & visualization Standard precautions correct answer: CDC precautions used in the care of all patients regardless of their diagnosis or possible infection status; this category combines universal & body substance precautions Tangential lighting correct answer: a source of illumination directed from an angle to the sid...

the nurse auscultates the clients lungs and hears *bubbling* sounds bilaterally in the lower lung fields. how would the nurse document this? correct answer: bilateral crackles at the base when the nurse is using the bell side of the stethoscope it is essential for her to ___ correct answer: hold stethoscope lightly against chest when a nurse is examining the skin, she notices a wound. what should the nurse do next correct answer: wash hands, apply gloves, and begin assessing the wound ...

Body language CORRECT ANSWER Nonverbal communication Elements of good communication CORRECT ANSWER Make clear message -Provide and seek confirmation -be active participant -be mindful of nonverbal messages -importance of touch eye contact sender/receiver/message/confirmation Who report to if change in condition of client CORRECT ANSWER Nurse Terms of endearment CORRECT ANSWER Words/phrases used to address a person that speaker feels affection ie, honey, babe Should we use terms...

Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in approximately six months or less? - Hospice Care _________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury. - Rehabilitation Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or extended care facilities, is called_______. - Long-term care For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay? - 41% Medicare will pay for - only c...

What are the components of the integumentary system? correct answer: Skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands What does the integumentary system show? correct answer: - Vital information about the patient's health status - Reflects the patient's hydration, nutrition, and emotional status What are risk factors for integumentary system? correct answer: - Nutritional Status - Immobility Pressure Shearing forces - UV exposure - natural and artificial What are the health promotion strat...

The nurse is interviewing an adult Navajo woman. Which statement demonstrates cultural sensitivity and acceptance of the patient? 1. "How often do you visit the medicine man for your health care?" 2. "Tell me about your health care beliefs and practices." 3. "Many Navajo people are afraid of hospitals. Are you afraid?" 4. "Have you ever had a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner?" correct answer: 2 2. Which statement is appropriate to use when beginning an ...

Which of the following healthcare settings is for people who will die in approximately six months or less? CORRECT ANSWER Hospice Care _________ is care given by specialists to help restore or improve function after an illness or injury. CORRECT ANSWER Rehabilitation Another name for 24-hour skilled care that takes place in nursing homes, or extended care facilities, is called_______. CORRECT ANSWER Long-term care For what percentage of home care costs does Medicare pay? CORRECT ANSWER ...

Home Health Aide {HHA} Exam Actual Exam Questions And Correct Revised Answers Barriers to communication include which of the following - ANSWER : HHA uses medical terminology with the client. When making a call, the HHA should - ANSWER : Identify herself and state why she is calling. Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? - ANSWER : A client points to a glass If a client is going through bladder retraining the HHA should - ANSWER : Be sensitive and profes...