Quiz 2- Caregiver needs

Question 1

What are the needs of caregivers?

Answer 1

1) information and education
2) Trust
3) Advocacy
4) Identification of Resources

Question 2

What information and education to caregivers need?

Answer 2

• want honest information about diagnoses and prognoses
• need to understand tests, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis for recovery
• want to understand POC and what the future holds

Question 3

How should HCPs deliever information and education?

Answer 3

Individualize the information
Don't overload patient with information
Consider how culture affecting the communication
Consider literacy level
Emphasize "need to know" information
Be aware of services in the area
Encourage peer support groups

Question 4

How does trust impact caregivers?

Answer 4

caregivers want to trust HCPs but fear often keeps that from occurring
-distrust develops when not acting in timely manner, overlooking basic elements of a nurturing environment, not giving meaningful responses to questions

Question 5

How do HCPs help caregivers advocate?

Answer 5

• Provide knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding health care services, insurance, and special education delivery; assertive communication skills; negotiation skills; and conflict resolution abilities.
• Validate and encourage while providing emotional and social support

Question 6

How do HCPs help with identification of resources?

Answer 6

• Give professional advice and assist in coordination of services (ex home health)
• Help collaborate between client, family, community, and caregivers

Question 7

How should HCPs obtain a sexual history?

Answer 7

• Take in conjunction with medical and social history
• begin with nonthreatening information and move toward intimate details (progressive approach)
• Remain objective, nonjudgmental, and sensitive
• Ensure/get client to believe the information will remain confidential
• Embarrassment is a common barrier- could use a published questionnaires
• Consider client’s culture, social, sexual, and religious orientations
• can be presented with other functional issues in a matter-of-fact manner
• develop strong client/practitioner relationship to build trust

Question 8

What should HCPs avoid when taking a sexual history?

Answer 8

-avoid judging clients based on personal beliefs and values of normal/abnormal and right/wrong

Question 9

What is the first step in approaching sexuality education of the HCP?

Answer 9

initiate a program of self learning about sexuality by reading books and accessing other resources specific to the needs of the client population being treated

Question 10

What is the second step in approaching sexuality education of the HCP?

Answer 10

-raise consciousness of other members of the team by asking questions related to impact of meds or proposed treatments on sexual function and fertility

Question 11

What is the third step in approaching sexuality education of the HCP?

Answer 11

• be comfortable discussing issues of sexuality with clients
• Begin with more comfortable topics and progress to more intimate questions
• use scientific terms rather than jargon
• be prepared to offer alternate terminology if confusion evident

Question 12

What is the fourth step in approaching sexuality education of the HCP?

Answer 12

• Document topics discussed and create written plan for the future
• not necessary to discuss sexuality during every interaction
• not appropriate to cover every aspect of sexuality in a single visit