Assisting with ADLs and supporting activities

Question 1

what are the basic needs according to maslows

Answer 1

Physiological
Safety/security
Love and belonging
Self-esteem
Self fulfillment

Question 2

List the guidelines for helping with ADL’s

Answer 2

 Treat each person with respect
 Pay attention to reactions
 Maintain dignity
 Encourage independence
 Simplify and clarify

Question 3

What are the 4 techniques for helping with ADL’s

Answer 3

Break the tasks into steps
Demonstrate
Help begin action
Be patient

Question 4

How would an HCA respond to resistance

Answer 4

 Pay attention to the cues
 Respond to emotional messages
Redirect to something more pleasant
 Try again later…actually saves time and
lessens anxiety

Question 5

List and describe with examples the causes of resistance

Answer 5

 Physiological: pain, vision, constipation, chronic
illness, hunger, need to eliminate, lack of sleep,
drowsy
 Environmental Causes: new environment, poor
lighting, too many distractions, boredom, bad
smells (food and otherwise)
 Other: does not understand, decreasing
coordination, unclear instructions, task too
complicated, feeling rushed by caregiver, tension
from others, fear or anxiety

Question 6

Describe the distract and act method

Answer 6

 First person distracts:
– Gently speaks to client
– Holds hands
– Keeps eye contact

 Second person:
– Uses no verbal
communication as two
voices may increase
stimuli too
much
-Completes the care
quickly, quietly and
gently

Question 7

How can caregivers promote self-esteem for their clients

Answer 7

 Assurance of personal worth
 Grooming and dressing important, may need
assistance
 Reinforce behaviour with praise