8- Encouraging Residents To Receive Personal care

14 Questions | By ParadiseValleyCa | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 2175

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1.

If a resident insists on wearing the same clothes every day, it may be helpful to:
- A.
  
  Remove the soiled clothing at night when the resident is sleeping
- B.
  
  Let the resident continue to wear the clothing, it is their choice
- C.
  
  Do not allow the resident to put on the same clothes in the morning
2.

Which of the following may be the cause of a resident becoming aggressive when performing personal care?
- A.
  
  Feeling pain and not being able to communicate it
- B.
  
  Not understanding what is being done to them
- C.
  
  A caregiver invading their personal space
- D.
  
  The resident feeling overwhelmed
- E.
  
  All of the above
3.

Encouraging a resident's family to bring items that are familiar and comforting to the resident can help bring a sense of home to the resident.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

When beginning a shower or bath:
- A.
  
  Set the water temperature so that it is comfortable
- B.
  
  Let the resident feel the water with their hands first, and then adjust the temperature to their wishes
- C.
  
  A & c
5.

A very cool room temperature is always the best environment for toileting.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

When a caregiver is brushing the teeth of a resident, use:
- A.
  
  Quick vigorous brush strokes
- B.
  
  Use gentle short strokes
- C.
  
  Caregivers may never brush a resident's teeth
7.

When a resident sits down for a meal:
- A.
  
  Ask them to eat as quickly as possible
- B.
  
  Use an authoritative tone of voice and tell them to "eat now"
- C.
  
  None of the above
8.

If a resident wishes to eat when pacing, a banana may be a good food choice.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Finger foods are not encouraged as they may make the resident feel like a child.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

When serving a resident their meal, many time it is easier for the resident if you:
- A.
  
  Place one ready to eat item from the meal on the table before the resident sits down, and then bring the remaining items one at a time
- B.
  
  Have the resident serve themselves from serving bowls at the center of the table
11.

Surrounding the resident with 3 or 4 care staff when toileting may:
- A.
  
  Offer a sense of security
- B.
  
  Cause fear and resistance to toileting
12.

When a resident is making inappropriate weather related clothing choices:
- A.
  
  Tell the resident that they may not wear those clothes and pick something the caregiver feels is more appropriate
- B.
  
  Let the resident wear whatever they want
- C.
  
  As the weather changes throughout the year, pack up in storage boxes the inappropriate clothing so the resident will have appropriate choices in their drawers/closet
13.

It is best practice when bathing a resident to make sure they are close to the hot water controls so the resident may adjust temperature as desired.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

In some cases, it is more comfortable for a resident to undress in their room, place a robe on, and then enter the bath area.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False