Course summary & exam review

Review the key answers and explanations from every assigned unit. These study notes cover the question bank used for chapter checks and the final exam. Open a unit to revisit its readings, quoted learning notes, and care scenario.

Course summary & exam review

Culture, identity & inclusive care

Dignity, privacy & daily choices

Abuse prevention, complaints & advocacy

Postural supports & safe positioning

Restricted conditions & care boundaries

Changes in condition & coordinated care

Hospice care & family support

Personal assistance & fall prevention

Infection control & hand hygiene

Advance directives, DNR, POLST & privacy

Medication safety & the six rights

Medication records, storage & errors

Psychotropic medications: purpose & observation

Psychotropic risks & non-drug responses

Dementia foundations & common causes

Stages & changing support needs

Baseline observations & sudden changes

Person-centered dementia care

Communication, cueing & patience

Routines, environment & independence

Bathing, dressing & personal care

Nutrition, hydration & mealtime support

Toileting, continence & skin comfort

Meaningful activities & movement

Sleep, distress & responsive care

Wandering safety & care-team handoffs

Home safety: rooms & shared spaces

Bathroom, kitchen & food safety

Electrical hazards & fire prevention

Fire response & evacuation practice

Emergency plan, roles & communication

Earthquake, outage & sheltering scenarios

Emergency transport & continuity of care

Medical emergencies & first-aid readiness

Pressure injury prevention & early reporting

Ambulation, transfers & safe transport

Recognizing pain & communicating concerns

Pain support, comfort & reassessment

Palliative care & goals of care

Emotional, spiritual & family support