1 Foundations of Basic Care Free Online FlashCards

Which activities are included in activities of daily living (ADLs)?

Eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and moving between positions or places.

What is the starting point for person-centered care?

Ask what matters to the person, what help they prefer, and how they want care provided. Support them to do as much as they can and want to do.

How should a caregiver support choice and consent?

Explain before touching or moving the person, offer understandable choices, and seek consent.

How can a caregiver protect privacy and modesty?

Close doors or curtains, cover areas not being cared for, and share personal information only as appropriate.

What should a caregiver do when someone declines care?

Respect the refusal, explore the reason, offer alternatives, and report concerns according to the care plan and workplace procedure.

What changes should be noticed during care?

Observe changes in alertness, pain, breathing, appetite, fluid intake, skin, strength, balance, mood, or ability to do familiar tasks.

What should happen before assistance begins?

Agree on a practical goal and safe plan with the person, prepare supplies, and clear hazards before beginning.

When may a caregiver change food texture or limit fluids?

Do not change food texture, thicken liquids, or impose fluid limits unless directed by a qualified clinician.

What should be checked before helping someone stand or walk?

Check alertness, footwear, balance, pain, and the immediate environment; follow the care plan’s assistance level and transfer method.

In which direction should perineal care be performed?

Clean from front to back when assisting with perineal care.

What skin-care steps matter during bathing?

Wash gently, rinse and dry well—especially between skin folds—and report redness, irritation, or discomfort.

May a caregiver change a person's sleep medicines independently?

Do not start, stop, or adjust sleep medicines without clinical direction.