PCA
How often should you assist the patient in ambulating? - ANS-TID
How often are bed linens to be changed? - ANS-Every day and when visibly soiled
T or F Bedrail should never be used to secure restraints. - ANS-True because a patient can
release them or can cause injury when lowering or raising a bed.
The nurse tells you a patient is to be admitted to room 214, what task should be performed
before the patient arrives. - ANS-Set up room with basin/water pitcher, sheet, gowns, complete
communication board and remove extra equipment.
While giving a patient a bath and a shower chair, the patient suddenly gasps and becomes
unresponsive. What action should you take? - ANS-Lower patient to the floor, call family to call
911, determine if CPR is needed and do so if required.
T or F every patient is the same and has the same wants and needs. - ANS-False
T or F it is important to keep a patient cover during a bath except for the part being washed. -
ANS-True
When giving peri-care to a patient after a BM, wash using a ___________ to ___________
motion in order not to spread fecal material to___________. - ANS-Front, back, other areas.
If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? - ANS-Sterile container
in clean water.
Before helping a patient in and out of a wheelchair, what action is necessary? - ANS-Lock
brakes and move foot pieces down.
An elderly male patient occasionally wet his pants. What should PCA do? - ANS-Encourage
bathroom time Q2H.
When assisting a patient to walk with his walker you should? - ANS-Stay close to patient and
move all safety hazards.
T or F A regular diet is a well-balanced diet with no restrictions. - ANS-True.
When patients do not have enough fluid, they may develop what problem? - ANS-Constipation
or dehydration.
How often should you assist the patient in ambulating? - ANS-TID
How often are bed linens to be changed? - ANS-Every day and when visibly soiled
T or F Bedrail should never be used to secure restraints. - ANS-True because a patient can
release them or can cause injury when lowering or raising a bed.
The nurse tells you a patient is to be admitted to room 214, what task should be performed
before the patient arrives. - ANS-Set up room with basin/water pitcher, sheet, gowns, complete
communication board and remove extra equipment.
While giving a patient a bath and a shower chair, the patient suddenly gasps and becomes
unresponsive. What action should you take? - ANS-Lower patient to the floor, call family to call
911, determine if CPR is needed and do so if required.
T or F every patient is the same and has the same wants and needs. - ANS-False
T or F it is important to keep a patient cover during a bath except for the part being washed. -
ANS-True
When giving peri-care to a patient after a BM, wash using a ___________ to ___________
motion in order not to spread fecal material to___________. - ANS-Front, back, other areas.
If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? - ANS-Sterile container
in clean water.
Before helping a patient in and out of a wheelchair, what action is necessary? - ANS-Lock
brakes and move foot pieces down.
An elderly male patient occasionally wet his pants. What should PCA do? - ANS-Encourage
bathroom time Q2H.
When assisting a patient to walk with his walker you should? - ANS-Stay close to patient and
move all safety hazards.
T or F A regular diet is a well-balanced diet with no restrictions. - ANS-True.
When patients do not have enough fluid, they may develop what problem? - ANS-Constipation
or dehydration.
