finals review Flashcards
(38 cards)
What are the 5 dimensions of health? Write 3 examples of each.
• Physical
- exercise regularly
- plan meals, healthy foods, hydrated
- well rested sleep
• Emotional
- lived a balanced life
- attend to all their needs
- like & accepts themselves, faults & all
• Social
- treat others w/ respect
- accept differences
- like and trust others
• Mental
- keeping the mind active / creative
- maintains curiosity
- analyze, reason, problem solving
• Spiritual
- a power / purpose greater than themselves
- finds personal fulfillment
- strong sense of what is right or wrong
Define:
- Vitamin A:
- Protein:
- Iodine:
- Calcium:
- Vitamin K:
- Vitamin D:
- Carbohydrates:
Vitamin A - vision
Protein - tissue repair
Iodine - thyroid function
Calcium - strong teeth & bones
Vitamin K - blood clotting
Vitamin D - absorb calcium
Carbohydrates - main energy source
What is the difference between chronological resume & functional resume?
• Chronological Resume - emphasizes on work history starting from most recent job moving backwards
• Functional Resume - focuses on skills and abilities, not when or where you have worked
As an HCA, how can you demonstrate leadership skills?
By taking initiative, staying calm under pressure, effective communication, being dependable and setting a positive example for others.
What are the two kinds of cover letters? When do you use each?
Solicited letter of application - when applying for a specific job posting
Unsolicited letter of application - when expressing interest in a company, even if no specific position is advertised.
What are the different categories of foods in the Canadian Food Guide?
- Vegetables and Fruits
- Protein
- Whole grain
- water
List three reasons why food labels are important
- Useful in planning a healthy diet / special order
- Know what ingredients a food product contains
- Compare and choose products more easily
What are the tips you should remember as you prepare for an interview?
- Research the company and role
- Practice common interview questions
- Dress appropriately & arrive on time
What are the three ways you can make a good first impression in an interview?
- Dressing and grooming
- Enthusiasm and optimism
- Clear communication
- Shake hands for respect
- Arrive on time
True or False
- Resume is revised for each position
- Resumes should make use of graphics
- A functional resume should include employment history
- TRUE
- FALSE
- TRUE
To prevent equipment accidents, you should do the following EXCEPT:
a. use equipment for its intended use
b. FIX BROKEN ITEMS
c. stop using electrical equipment if it produces a burning order
d. use 3- prong plugs
A fire alarm sounds, Which of the following is Unsafe?
a. move clients to safe place
b. USE ELEVATOR FOR A QUICK EXIT
c. close doors and windows
Scenarios:
- Great deal on gas/electric bill
- Use of uniform outside
- Refusal of hip protectors
- Update on ADL sheet
- Rug tripling hazard
• Inappropriate - Substitute decision maker
• Inappropriate - It can carry pathogens
• Appropriate - Has the right to refuse, autonomy
• Inappropriate - Outside of scope, nurse
• Inappropriate - Safety concern, nonskid
Identify and describe two qualities, other than responsibility and accountability that most competent HCA possesses
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
Auditory learners learn best by:
Listening to lectures, directions and
Define: False Imprisonment
and give an example
The unlawful restraint on a person’s freedom of movement.
eg. Locking someone in a room w/o their permission
Define: Slander
and give an example
Spoken lie that damages someone’s reputation
eg. Making false accusations about a colleague’s actions
Define: Negligence
and give an example
When a person fails to act carefully causing harm to someone as a result
eg. Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage
Define: Battery
and give an example
When someone intentionally touches another person w/o their permission
eg. Giving a client medication to a patient who has clearly refused it.
Define: Criminal Laws
and give an example
Offences against the public/society in general. Harmful to society
eg. Failure to provide proper care causing them harm. Criminal negligence
Define: Assault
and give an example
Threat or attempt to hurt
eg. Hitting, kicking or swearing, threats
Define: Libel
and give an example
Written lie that harms someone’s reputation
eg. Healthcare provider making false statement about patient’s medical history in a written document
Define: Invasion of privacy
and give an example
Someone violates your personal space or shares private info w/o your permission
eg. Patient’s medical information is accessed or disclosed w/o consent
Define: Financial abuse
and give an example
Controls or misuses someone’s money or financial resources to gain power over them
eg. Stealing money, misusing credit cards
