Core home health aide competencies for personal care, safety, and in-home client support.
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- What does the abbreviation HHA stand for?
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Home Health Aide- What does ADL stand for?
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Activities of Daily Living- Which ADL describes moving a client from a bed to a chair?
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Transferring- What is the normal average adult oral body temperature?
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98.6 F (37 C)- What is the normal resting pulse rate range for an adult?
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60 to 100 beats per minute- What is the normal respiration rate range for an adult at rest?
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12 to 20 breaths per minute- What is considered a normal adult blood pressure reading?
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About 120/80 mmHg- What device is used to measure blood pressure?
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A sphygmomanometer- How long should hands be scrubbed when washing them properly?
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At least 20 seconds- What is the main purpose of a gait belt?
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To safely support and steady a client while walking or transferring- When giving perineal care to a female client, which direction should the aide wipe?
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Front to back- During a bed bath, which area of the face is washed first?
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The eyes, using a clean part of the washcloth for each eye- How often should a bedridden client be repositioned to help prevent pressure ulcers?
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At least every 2 hours- What does PPE stand for?
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Personal Protective Equipment- What is the basic idea behind standard (universal) precautions?
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Treat all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious
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