1 Principles of Fundamental Care Free Online FlashCards

What does fundamental care support?

It supports everyday needs such as hygiene, mobility, eating and drinking, toileting, rest, and daily activities while protecting rights, well-being, and individuality.

What should guide the assistance a person receives?

Base assistance on the person’s preferences and care plan, not on convenience or a one-size-fits-all routine.

How can dignity be protected during intimate care?

Close doors or curtains, keep the person covered as much as possible, and discuss personal information discreetly.

When should permission be sought during care?

Ask permission before care and throughout it. Agreement to one task does not imply agreement to another.

How should you respond when someone refuses care?

Pause, listen to the person’s concerns, offer reasonable alternatives, and follow the care plan and workplace procedure.

What should you remember about a person’s decision-making capacity?

Do not assume a person cannot decide because of a diagnosis or communication difficulty. Capacity is decision-specific and may change.

How can care support a person’s independence?

Offer time and appropriate aids, and provide only the help needed so the person can do as much as they safely can.

Which personal preferences should care respect?

Respect the person’s routines and cultural or religious preferences, including choices about food, clothing, and activities whenever possible.

When should hands be cleaned around patient contact?

Clean your hands at appropriate moments, including before and after patient contact and after removing gloves.

Do gloves replace hand hygiene?

Use gloves or other protective equipment when the task and anticipated exposure call for them. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene.

What infection-prevention steps apply to laundry and reusable equipment?

Handle soiled laundry and equipment safely, and clean reusable equipment between people.

What should be checked before assisting with mobility?

Check the current care plan and environment. For mobility, use the assessed level of help and prescribed equipment, and ensure paths, footwear, and mobility aids are suitable.