Hca Skills Wa

Question 1

Common care script beginning

Answer 1

1. Knock hello Mr/Mrs smith
2. I see skill is in your care plan is now a good time.
3. I am going to gather supplies and then we will go over skill
4. Do you have any restrictions for this activity
5. Do you have any preference how you like skill done?
6. Are you safe and comfortable? Would you like privacy?

Question 2

Beginning script acronym

Answer 2

Knock
Hi
Confirm Skill
Time
Explain
Restrictions
Preferences
Safe
Comfortable
Privacy

Question 3

Walk supplies

Answer 3

Gloves and non slip shoes

Question 4

What are the steps before walk

Answer 4

Common care script
Wash hands
Gloves
Body position
Discuss
Shoes

Question 5

What to do to get up to walk

Answer 5

Scoot forward in chair
Assist putting feet hip apart
Stand on weak side
Consumer uses strong side chair arm
Rock forward 3 times/push up on count of threes
Hand near back and chest
How they feel
Proper alignment

Question 6

What to do for walking portion?

Answer 6

State destination
Walk slightly behind consumer on weak side
Ask if they are steady and feel safe
if turning have them wait 3 seconds and check in

Question 7

What steps to assist consumer to sit after walk

Answer 7

Ask consumers to slowly move backwards tell legs touch chair (centered)
Stand on affected side
Ask consumer to easy down on court of three

Question 8

After you finish a skill

Answer 8

Proper alignment
Remove gloves/ wash hand
Ask consumer if they need cell, water or remote
End script

Question 9

Consumer transfer from bed to wheel chair supplies

Answer 9

Gloves
Transfer belt
Wheelchair/chair
Shoes

Question 10

Bed transfer before you begin

Answer 10

Common care beginning script
Wash hands
Place supplies on a clean surface
Put on gloves
Ensure in proper alignment
Prepare wheelchair

Question 11

Bed transfer sitting up

Answer 11

One hand on shoulder one hand on hip
Roll towards me
Ask consumers to push themselves up as you guide legs
Safe distance from edge flat feet on floor
Safe and steady?
Shoes

Question 12

Belt part of bed transfer

Answer 12

Stand in front of consumer
Place belt below ribs on top of clothes
Put end through teeth
Pull tight
Tuck extra through transfer belt

Question 13

Sit to transfer from bed

Answer 13

Stand in front of consumer
Put your knees on outside and wheel chair on the consumers strong side
Bend knees so shoulders are level w/ consumer
Ask consumer to put hands on shoulder
Tuck fingers upward on sides of belt
Ask consumers to move to the edge
Rock and stand on the count of three

Question 14

Pivot step portion of the bed transfer

Answer 14

Check
Pivot on three while holding belt
Can you feel your chair
Reach behind with good arm and place on arm of chair
Lower on count of three
Assist to proper alignment

Question 15

Turning and repositioning supplies

Answer 15

5 pillows
Gloves

Question 16

Steps for repositioning

Answer 16

Ask consumer to bend knees and cross arms
Put one hand on hip and shoulder
Gently roll consumer toward you on the count of three
How do you feel

Question 17

Pillow spots

Answer 17

Behind back
Head
Arm
Knees
Ankles

Question 18

Repositioning consumer

Answer 18

With one hand place pillow rolled behind back
Allow consumer to roll on pillow
Assist with one hand lifting head and placing pillow under head
Position legs with pillow

Question 19

End of reposition

Answer 19

Ask about pressure points
Make sure they are not too close to the edge
Ask if they want a blanket
Ensure body alignment
Remove gloves
Wash hands
Ask if there is anything the consumer needs.
End script

Question 20

Range of motion supplies

Answer 20

Gloves

Question 21

Range of motion

Answer 21

Ask to begin with shoulder exercises
Do arm raises
Repeat 2x
Ask to continue
Fly
Repeat
Ask to continue

Question 22

End script

Answer 22

My consumer is safe warm and comfortable
If I note any changes, I would be sure to let the care team know
Go through skill
If you forgot anything let proctor know
I am done