Test Flashcards
(21 cards)
Identify THREE (3) agencies in Jamaica that provide support for persons with disabilities.
- Jamaica Society for the Blind
- Jamaica Association for the Deaf
- Jamaican Council for Persons with Disabilities
Outline THREE (3) measures you should take to ensure that the working environment is safe.
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment
- Washing hands before and after every procedure
- Practicing with your scope
Indicate the steps to be taken to ensure that the work area is left clean and hygienic after a medical procedure.
- Clean up area by disposing of used items
- Take back reused items to the sluice room
- Remove PPEs
- Wash hands
- Document
List THREE (3) methods of sterilization.
- Dry heat method
- Moist heat method
- Ethylene Oxide method
State THREE (3) safety precautions that should be adhered to when sterilizing equipment and implements.
- Wear face masks and goggles to protect the face
- Wear protective gloves when handling certain items
- Make sure to measure and use liquids in their correct proportion
Define HIV.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus; a virus that weakens the immune system by attacking CD4 cells.
Define AIDS.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; the final stage of HIV infection when the immune system is severely damaged.
Define Hospice.
Care given to dying patients and their family members.
Define Biohazard bag.
A special bag used to safely dispose of contaminated medical waste like blood-soaked items or used gloves.
Define Universal precautions.
Safety measures taken to prevent the spread of infections by treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious.
Define the term ‘elderly’.
An elderly person is anyone aged 65 years and older who may be going through physical or psychological changes.
Highlight FOUR (4) ways in which the health care assistant can support the elderly in meeting their emotional and psychosocial needs.
- Assist with daily activities
- Promote independence and never rushing them
- Having them engage in social activities (games)
- Encourage group feeding
Name FIVE (5) nursing care activities that may be performed by the health care assistant attending to Mr. Cephas.
- Feed him daily
- Groom him
- Give him bed baths
- Frequently reposition him to prevent pressure ulcers
- Take him outside in a wheelchair to enjoy some fresh air
Explain the terms internal and external customers.
Internal customers are persons a part of the organization and benefit from the goods and services offered. External customers are individuals who are not a part of the organization, but receive the goods and services.
Cite TWO (2) internal and TWO (2) external customers with whom you are likely to interact in your daily operations as a health care assistant.
Internal: 1. Nurses
2. Doctors
External: 1. Patients
2. Family members
Give THREE (3) essential interpersonal skills required when clarifying customers’ needs.
- Active listening: giving the individual your undivided attention, showing understanding and answering thoughtfully.
- Being Empathetic: the ability to show understanding, which may make the individual feel heard or supported.
- Being tactful: being considerate and careful how you relay certain information to an individual.
Relate FOUR (4) guidelines to follow when you are unable to meet customers’ needs.
- Refer them to someone else
- Never give them false hope
- Seek assistance from the supervisor
- Refer them to a product that might be similar
Propose TWO (2) benefits of doing a skin assessment.
- Doing a skin turgor to see if the patient is hydrated or dehydrated.
- To identify any discoloration or swelling.
Discuss the steps in preparing Mr. Johnson for the catheterization procedure.
Steps not provided in the original text.
Explain to the patient what a urinalysis is.
Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It detects various components that pass through the urine.
Outline the general procedure for taking a urinalysis sample.
- Introduction and explanation of the procedure.
- Provide a clean dry container and ensure privacy.
- Check dipstick container for expiration.
- Immerse dipstick into the sample and compare results.
- Dispose of urine properly and document.
