Chapter 25 Review Flashcards
Which of the following items in the home is considered dirty?
(A) The floor
(B) Boiling water
(C) New gloves
(D) Soap
What is the proper ratio of bleach to water in a disinfecting solution?
(A) 2 parts bleach to 5 parts water
(B) 1 part water to 9 parts bleach
(C) 1 part bleach to 9 parts water
(D) 1 part bleach to 1 part water
What should be done with eating utensils used by a client when employing isolation procedures in a home?
(A) They should be cleaned by being placed in the microwave for 45 seconds.
(B) They should be washed in hot water using soap.
(C) They should be soaked overnight in undi- luted bleach.
(D) They should be soaked in vinegar and then washed in soapy water.
What is one way to make any position safer and more comfortable?
(A) The HHA should keep her legs crossed.
(B) The HHA should stand while doing most jobs.
(C) The HHA should keep her back bent or in a curve.
(D) The HHA should use pillows to keep the body in alignment
Which of the following statements is true of how an HHA can help prevent falls?
(A) The HHA should clear walkways of clutter.
(B) The HHA should keep lights low.
(C) The HHA should leave spills for family members to clean.
(D) The HHA should use wax on floors to keep them easier to walk on.
When serving hot drinks to clients, the HHA should
(A) Pour hot drinks away from clients
(B) Place hot drinks on the edges of tables so that they will be easier to reach
(C) Take lids off of hot drinks just before serv- ing them
(D) Make sure clients are standing up before serving hot drinks
Toddlers should not be given
(A) Bottles
(B) Foods cut into bite-size pieces
(C) Popcorn
(D) Pureed food
Which of the following poses a fire hazard?
(A) An unused fireplace
(B) A computer plugged into a power strip
(C) Vented heaters
(D) Paint thinner stored next to a hot water heater
How often should smoke alarms be checked to ensure that they are in working condition?
(A) Weekly
(B) Monthly
(C) Quarterly (every three months)
(D) Daily
If the HHA must leave something in his car when using the car for work, which of the fol- lowing is the best place to leave it?
(A) On the driver’s seat
(B) In the trunk
(C) On the passenger’s seat
(D) On the dashboard
How can an HHA reduce the risk of an auto- mobile accident when driving to a client’s home?
(A) By staying on her cell phone with the client as she drives so he can give directions
(B) By planning her route in advance
(C) By checking her map on her phone frequently
(D) By texting the client for directions
Which of the following would be the best place to store an insurance card for an automobile?
(A) In the glove compartment of the car
(B) In the console of the car, between the seats
(C) Under the driver’s seat
(D) With the driver
What should the HHA do if he reaches a client’s home and finds nobody is there?
(A) Let himself in and start housekeeping tasks
(B) Call his supervisor and not enter the home
(C) Let himself in but wait to begin work until the client arrives
(D) Let himself in and start cooking lunch or dinner
Which of the following is a tip to avoid trouble when working in a high-crime area?
(A) If strangers are hanging around a client’s home, the HHA should move past them quickly.
(B) The HHA should refuse all assignments in areas she considers unsafe.
(C) The HHA should be sure someone knows her schedule and should call the office at the end of the work day.
(D) The HHA should check the map on her phone while walking slowly so she does not miss the client’s house.
