Test 1

Question 1

List 3 common concerns of people with chronic health conditions.

Answer 1

• Loss of control
• Pain
• Financial stress

Question 2

List 2 common side effects of cancer treatment and how a health care aide can help and deal with them.

Answer 2

• Fatigue. Allow patients plenty of time to rest. Assist with ADL’s, as necessary.
• Hair Loss. Help the patient to select some form of head covering (wig, hat, scarf).

Question 3

List 3 factors that increase risk of falls with respective example.

Answer 3

• medical conditions (Parkinson disease)
• medication effects (confusion)
• age-related changes (vision)

Question 4

What are 4 safety measures to help prevent falls?

Answer 4

• Respond to all alarms at once.
• Do not rearrange the client’s furniture.
• Use only nonglare and nonslip floor wax.
• Clean up water and other spills immediately.

Question 5

List 2 ideas (for each) for dealing with altered sleep patterns, wandering, and repetitive actions.

Answer 5

Altered sleep patterns
- discourage daytime naps
- use night lights
Wandering
- ensure regular walks and exercise
- disguise doors with paint or wallpaper
Repetitive actions
- change the subject
- stay calm