Deck 9: The Clients Room

Question 1

Which of the following is an unsafe condition?

A)loose steps
B)wet floors
C)dimly lit hallway
D)all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When in the client's home,move any furniture that is in your way.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following is a way to provide comfort for the client?

A)Assist in repositioning.
B)Refill the water pitcher.
C)Provide extra blankets.
D)all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A portable patient lift

A)is safer to use for both patient and staff.
B)provides a safe mechanism to transfer a patient who needs full assistance.
C)both A and B
D)none of the above

Question 5

A bed board is the same thing as a foot board except it is used for other body parts.

Question 6

When caring for a client in their home,remember that

A)families are all alike.
B)you should expect the client's home to be similar to yours
C)you are in charge.
D)you may see foods,customs,and beliefs different from your own

Question 7

A frame shaped like a barrel cut in half is used to keep bed linens on the patient.

Question 8

The personal care provider should remember the following when working with clients in long-term care facilities:

A)enter the room as you would your own house
B)allow residents to bring any of their furniture and personal belongings into the facility
C)personal items are allowed with no restrictions as this promotes client comfort
D)although the long-term care facility is your work environment,it is home for the residents

Question 9

An alternating-pressure mattress reduces pressure on the

A)heels.
B)shoulders.
C)elbows.
D)all of the above

Question 10

Long-term care clients often may bring pieces of their own furniture with them.

Question 11

An alternating-pressure mattress reduces pressure to the back and shoulders.

Question 12

Disposable equipment

A)might be used only one time.
B)needs almost no care and is usually prepackaged.
C)might be used several times on one patient.
D)all of the above

Question 13

A mechanical client lift is used to lift the patient from the bed to the bathroom.

Question 14

In a long-term care facility,special consideration needs to be paid to making their rooms as home-like as possible.

Question 15

Keeping the patient's room tidy and organized is a priority because

A)it helps the patient and family feel comfortable.
B)it ensures that care can be provided safely.
C)both a and b
D)it makes it easier to restock supplies.

Question 16

A foot board is used to

A)help patients to walk straight.
B)help patients to walk better.
C)prevent foot drop.
D)none of the above

Question 17

All of the room space,furniture,and equipment provided by the hospital for one patient is called the

A)patient environment.
B)patient care area.
C)patient unit.
D)none of the above

Question 18

Let your patient know that it is your pleasure to assist them.

Question 19

A bed cradle is used to

A)care for infants.
B)eliminate pressure and support the weight of the top linen.
C)care for pediatric patients.
D)none of the above

Question 20

Which of the following activities promotes respect for the client?

A)providing comfort for the patient in any way possible
B)knocking before entering
C)providing privacy
D)all of the above

Question 21

If your client is in a room used by more than one client,the client's unit is the area that can be screened off for privacy by drawing curtains.

Question 22

When working with your client in their home,if you feel your client requires durable medical equipment or supplies similar to those used in the hospital,you may request the client purchase them.

Question 23

The personal care provider needs to ensure their client's room is organized so all items are accessible all the time.