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PCA Competency Test (Georgia Exam) (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED
PCA Competency Test Practice
1–10: Safety & Infection Control
Q1: What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A: Hand hygiene (hand washing).
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene removes pathogens and prevents transmission between patients
and surfaces.
Q2: When should you wash your hands?
A: Before and after patient contact, after removing gloves, and after contact with bodily fluids.
Rationale: Frequent hand hygiene interrupts infection pathways.
Q3: What does PPE stand for?
A: Personal Protective Equipment.
Rationale: PPE protects caregivers and patients from infection.
Q4: Which PPE is used when there is a risk of splashing bodily fluids?
A: Gown, gloves, mask, and eye protection.
Rationale: Full barrier protection reduces exposure risk.
Q5: What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
A: Gloves → gown → eye protection → mask.
Rationale: Removes highest contamination items first to reduce risk.
Q6: Sharps must be disposed of in a:
A: Puncture-resistant sharps container.
Rationale: Prevents needlestick injuries and contamination.
Q7: Standard precautions apply to:
A: All patients.
Rationale: Treats all bodily fluids as potentially infectious.
Q8: What is the first step when a PCA spills a body fluid?
A: Put on gloves and clean up spill safely.
Rationale: Protects caregiver and prevents environmental contamination.
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Q9: How often should gloves be changed?
A: With each task and when soiled.
Rationale: Prevents cross-contamination between tasks and patients.
Q10: How should soiled linen be handled?
A: Place in leak-proof bag and follow facility policy.
Rationale: Protects staff and environment from contamination.
11–20: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Q11: What does ADL stand for?
A: Activities of Daily Living.
Rationale: Basic self-care tasks essential for independent function.
Q12: When assisting with bathing, which area should you clean first?
A: Face, then move downward.
Rationale: Cleanest to dirtiest minimizes contamination.
Q13: When brushing a patient’s teeth, what is important?
A: Use gentle strokes and a soft-bristled brush.
Rationale: Prevents injury and maintains oral hygiene.
Q14: When assisting with dressing, which side should be dressed first?
A: The weaker side.
Rationale: Easier and safer for patient with limited mobility.
Q15: When undressing a patient, which side is removed first?
A: The stronger side.
Rationale: Maintains patient comfort and safety.
Q16: How should nails be trimmed for safety?
A: Straight across and filed smooth.
Rationale: Prevents injury and infection.
Q17: What is the purpose of perineal care?
A: Prevent infection and maintain hygiene.
Rationale: Reduces risk of urinary tract infections.
Q18: When assisting with toileting, what should you check?
A: Patient safety and proper hand hygiene.
Rationale: Prevents falls and infection.
Q19: How should hair care be provided?
A: Gently combing or brushing, considering patient preference.
Rationale: Maintains hygiene and promotes dignity.
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Q20: When providing shaving care, what is critical?
A: Use a new or clean razor, follow safety precautions.
Rationale: Prevents cuts and infections.
21–30: Mobility & Transfers
Q21: How should a PCA help a patient stand safely?
A: Assist at the patient’s weaker side, use gait belt.
Rationale: Reduces fall risk and provides support.
Q22: What is a gait belt used for?
A: To safely transfer or ambulate patients.
Rationale: Provides leverage and stability.
Q23: How do you prevent injury during transfers?
A: Bend knees, keep back straight, use proper body mechanics.
Rationale: Protects both PCA and patient.
Q24: How often should a bedridden patient be repositioned?
A: Every 2 hours.
Rationale: Prevents pressure ulcers.
Q25: How should a wheelchair be positioned before a transfer?
A: Lock brakes and position close to bed.
Rationale: Ensures patient safety.
Q26: When assisting with a walker, what should the PCA do?
A: Ensure patient holds it correctly and moves step by step.
Rationale: Reduces fall risk.
Q27: How should a patient with a weak side be assisted?
A: Support the weaker side during ambulation.
Rationale: Prevents imbalance and injury.
Q28: What is the safest way to help a patient fall?
A: Guide them gently to the floor while protecting head.
Rationale: Prevents serious injury.
Q29: When using a mechanical lift, what is essential?
A: Proper sling placement and following facility protocol.
Rationale: Ensures patient safety and prevents PCA injury.
Q30: How should a PCA encourage independent mobility?
A: Provide assistance only as needed, promote participation.
Rationale: Supports independence and confidence.
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PCA Competency Test (Georgia Exam) (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED
PCA Competency Test Practice
1–10: Safety & Infection Control
Q1: What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
A: Hand hygiene (hand washing).
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene removes pathogens and prevents transmission between patients
and surfaces.
Q2: When should you wash your hands?
A: Before and after patient contact, after removing gloves, and after contact with bodily fluids.
Rationale: Frequent hand hygiene interrupts infection pathways.
Q3: What does PPE stand for?
A: Personal Protective Equipment.
Rationale: PPE protects caregivers and patients from infection.
Q4: Which PPE is used when there is a risk of splashing bodily fluids?
A: Gown, gloves, mask, and eye protection.
Rationale: Full barrier protection reduces exposure risk.
Q5: What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
A: Gloves → gown → eye protection → mask.
Rationale: Removes highest contamination items first to reduce risk.
Q6: Sharps must be disposed of in a:
A: Puncture-resistant sharps container.
Rationale: Prevents needlestick injuries and contamination.
Q7: Standard precautions apply to:
A: All patients.
Rationale: Treats all bodily fluids as potentially infectious.
Q8: What is the first step when a PCA spills a body fluid?
A: Put on gloves and clean up spill safely.
Rationale: Protects caregiver and prevents environmental contamination.
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Q9: How often should gloves be changed?
A: With each task and when soiled.
Rationale: Prevents cross-contamination between tasks and patients.
Q10: How should soiled linen be handled?
A: Place in leak-proof bag and follow facility policy.
Rationale: Protects staff and environment from contamination.
11–20: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Q11: What does ADL stand for?
A: Activities of Daily Living.
Rationale: Basic self-care tasks essential for independent function.
Q12: When assisting with bathing, which area should you clean first?
A: Face, then move downward.
Rationale: Cleanest to dirtiest minimizes contamination.
Q13: When brushing a patient’s teeth, what is important?
A: Use gentle strokes and a soft-bristled brush.
Rationale: Prevents injury and maintains oral hygiene.
Q14: When assisting with dressing, which side should be dressed first?
A: The weaker side.
Rationale: Easier and safer for patient with limited mobility.
Q15: When undressing a patient, which side is removed first?
A: The stronger side.
Rationale: Maintains patient comfort and safety.
Q16: How should nails be trimmed for safety?
A: Straight across and filed smooth.
Rationale: Prevents injury and infection.
Q17: What is the purpose of perineal care?
A: Prevent infection and maintain hygiene.
Rationale: Reduces risk of urinary tract infections.
Q18: When assisting with toileting, what should you check?
A: Patient safety and proper hand hygiene.
Rationale: Prevents falls and infection.
Q19: How should hair care be provided?
A: Gently combing or brushing, considering patient preference.
Rationale: Maintains hygiene and promotes dignity.
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Q20: When providing shaving care, what is critical?
A: Use a new or clean razor, follow safety precautions.
Rationale: Prevents cuts and infections.
21–30: Mobility & Transfers
Q21: How should a PCA help a patient stand safely?
A: Assist at the patient’s weaker side, use gait belt.
Rationale: Reduces fall risk and provides support.
Q22: What is a gait belt used for?
A: To safely transfer or ambulate patients.
Rationale: Provides leverage and stability.
Q23: How do you prevent injury during transfers?
A: Bend knees, keep back straight, use proper body mechanics.
Rationale: Protects both PCA and patient.
Q24: How often should a bedridden patient be repositioned?
A: Every 2 hours.
Rationale: Prevents pressure ulcers.
Q25: How should a wheelchair be positioned before a transfer?
A: Lock brakes and position close to bed.
Rationale: Ensures patient safety.
Q26: When assisting with a walker, what should the PCA do?
A: Ensure patient holds it correctly and moves step by step.
Rationale: Reduces fall risk.
Q27: How should a patient with a weak side be assisted?
A: Support the weaker side during ambulation.
Rationale: Prevents imbalance and injury.
Q28: What is the safest way to help a patient fall?
A: Guide them gently to the floor while protecting head.
Rationale: Prevents serious injury.
Q29: When using a mechanical lift, what is essential?
A: Proper sling placement and following facility protocol.
Rationale: Ensures patient safety and prevents PCA injury.
Q30: How should a PCA encourage independent mobility?
A: Provide assistance only as needed, promote participation.
Rationale: Supports independence and confidence.
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