Chapter 8&23 Flashcards
Goal when doing your laundry…
Follow care directions
Which factors are assessed using the dementia pain scale
Consolability, facial expressions,body language,breathing and negative vocalization
Which statement accurately describes how a persons culture relates to factors affecting pain.
Culture affects the response to pain.
Myra a sw is being asked by the brother of her client if he can give cbd oil in the clients juice. As a sw how do you handle this?
Consult w supervisor
Sheet or care plan
Anxiety tends to do wht?
Increase pain
Shawna is a sw and self employed. She was hired by Ms disilva who is 80 years old to help manage her home banking bills and groceries, what should she do?
Protect herself by clarifying what is expected of her duties
Which statement is true about accrue pain?
Felt suddenly
Clarissa has conflict w a co worker regarding shift both her and coworker want the same time off. As a sw which actions can help manage conflict.
Talk to coworkers in private.
According to cleaning guidelines which is cleaned last
The bathroom
As a sw you may be required to accompany client to do personal banking, buy groceries or pay bills. When handling $$ what must a sw remember?
Obtain receipt from transactions to avoid misunderstandings
A person who is stressed and experiencing a rapid pulse and breathing with increased bp is showing signs of which of the following
Acute stress
What does a physician need to know about a client who is experiencing pain or discomfort?
Factors causing the pain
Mike a a client is gradually resuming responsibility for home management after recovery from surgery. Noticed client is having trouble wiping the counter waits for him to complete the task himself. What is this an example of?
Promoting independence
Lenny a sw is working in a special care unit. A resident w dementia is deteriorating rapidly. Lenny lost his grandmother to alzeihmers disease as a result he’s finding it difficult to care for the resident. What should Lenny do
Discuss concerns w supervisor
When a sw assists w laundry comes across heavily spiked garment what should they do?
Wear gloves
As a sw what should you do if you recognize stress in a client such as loss of appetite and sleepiness.
Tell supervisor
As a sw what should you do if you
For ya sw has been assigned to work in a facility first time working in this type of setting, you know what it’s like in addition to assisting nurses which strategies would you recommend to dory, to reduce overall stress in this new situation.
All answers are correct, pick all.
Mr yan, a resident, needs temperature to promote comfort, what temp would this be?
20 degrees
Which statement is true about radiating pain?
Felt at sight of tissue damage and nearby areas
Dust, dirt and damp areas promote micro growth. Clutter causes falls and injuries. What is the role of a sw when caring for a client in their home?
Maintain clean & orderly setting in the home of a client to promote health and safety.
Complete tasks listed in care plan.
Provide care to the client.
A client is c/o chronic pain. A sw understands that co lasts longer than..
6 months
A clean kitchen is critical to prevent the spread of food borne illness.
Which of the following do you use to clean the microwave.
Which do you use to clean a microwave?
Diluted vinegar solution
A client has red puffy eyes in the am and is sleepy during the day… confused and withdrawn and unmotivated.. what is this a sign of?
Sleep deprivation
What does the acronym SMART stand for?
Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely
A client asks to withdraw pension from the bank. As a sw employee by an agency what must you keep in mind.
Many agencies do not allow sw to assist clients w personal banking
When solving a problem what is the 1st step..
Identify the problem
Sheryl, a cancer patient who has a breast removed after several rounds of chemotherapy is being released from the hospital and sent home to recover. You have been assigned as a sw, she shares she is not sleeping and has loss of appetite what can you do to support her?
Help by being empathetic and validating feelings.
Provide compassionate care
Report observations to supervisor her loss of appetite and change in behaviour and mood
