PCA Competency Test (Georgia Exam)
. It is all right to use any item in the home without asking as long as it is for the patient's
personal care. - ANS-False
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of.
"Mrs. Cooler is dying, isn't she?" How will you answer her? - ANS-I am sorry,but I cannot
discuss Mrs.Cooler."
A patient accuses a Personal Care Assistant of stealing five dollars. The PCA has not taken
the patient's money, but the patient does not believe this. What should the PCA do? -
ANS-Notify the agency supervisor.
A patient is choking on some object that is caught in his airway. Before first-aid measures are
applied, find out: - ANS-C. If the patient can speak or cough
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. What safety precautions should the PCA
take? - ANS-Allow NO SMOKING in the room
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start
this, the patient should, ifpossible: - ANS-flex his knees and push with his heels
A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a chair. The Personal Care Assistant helps
the patient to sit on the edge ofthe bed. The patient says, "I am dizzy." What should
the PCA do? - ANS-Support the patient in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the
dizziness
goes away.
A patient's prescription for heart pills has recently been changed. The home health
PCA should notify the agency supervisor immediately if the patient makes which of
these comments? - ANS-"I have a rash on my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
A rapid pulse and shortness of breath in a patient usually indicates the patient is
excited and does not need to be reported to the nurse. - ANS-False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. - ANS-True
Administer medication. - ANS-False
Always report a pulse rate if the beats per minute are under 60 or over 100 - ANS-True
, Always tell the patient what you are going to do before starting a procedure. - ANS-True
Always transfer a patient towards his good side. - ANS-True
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health
PCA do? - ANS-Encourage him to go to the bathroom at least every two hours.
Apply a hot pack. - ANS-False
As a Personal Care Assistant, you - ANS-work as part of the health care team.
As Personal Care Assistant, it is your responsibility to: - ANS-do only the tasks that the
registered nurse or therapist assigns to you
Assist with change of a colostomy bag. - ANS-True
Bedrails should never be used to secure vest restraints - ANS-True
Before helping a patient into or out ofa wheelchair, which ofthese actions are necessary? -
ANS-Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up
Body language is: - ANS-a way of communicating feelings by using the body, facial expressions
and the eyes
Bread and potatoes are a good source of protein. - ANS-False
Change a sterile dressing. - ANS-False
Cut Nails - ANS-False
Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be
reported. - ANS-True
During a visit, you need to wash your hands after removing gloves: - ANS-All of the above:
before you give physical care to the patient.,after you pet the dog.,before you leave the patient's
home
During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient complains
of pain, you should continue anyway. - ANS-False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants. - ANS-False
Foods on a liquid diet would include - ANS-broth, tea and jello
. It is all right to use any item in the home without asking as long as it is for the patient's
personal care. - ANS-False
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of.
"Mrs. Cooler is dying, isn't she?" How will you answer her? - ANS-I am sorry,but I cannot
discuss Mrs.Cooler."
A patient accuses a Personal Care Assistant of stealing five dollars. The PCA has not taken
the patient's money, but the patient does not believe this. What should the PCA do? -
ANS-Notify the agency supervisor.
A patient is choking on some object that is caught in his airway. Before first-aid measures are
applied, find out: - ANS-C. If the patient can speak or cough
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. What safety precautions should the PCA
take? - ANS-Allow NO SMOKING in the room
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start
this, the patient should, ifpossible: - ANS-flex his knees and push with his heels
A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a chair. The Personal Care Assistant helps
the patient to sit on the edge ofthe bed. The patient says, "I am dizzy." What should
the PCA do? - ANS-Support the patient in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the
dizziness
goes away.
A patient's prescription for heart pills has recently been changed. The home health
PCA should notify the agency supervisor immediately if the patient makes which of
these comments? - ANS-"I have a rash on my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
A rapid pulse and shortness of breath in a patient usually indicates the patient is
excited and does not need to be reported to the nurse. - ANS-False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. - ANS-True
Administer medication. - ANS-False
Always report a pulse rate if the beats per minute are under 60 or over 100 - ANS-True
, Always tell the patient what you are going to do before starting a procedure. - ANS-True
Always transfer a patient towards his good side. - ANS-True
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health
PCA do? - ANS-Encourage him to go to the bathroom at least every two hours.
Apply a hot pack. - ANS-False
As a Personal Care Assistant, you - ANS-work as part of the health care team.
As Personal Care Assistant, it is your responsibility to: - ANS-do only the tasks that the
registered nurse or therapist assigns to you
Assist with change of a colostomy bag. - ANS-True
Bedrails should never be used to secure vest restraints - ANS-True
Before helping a patient into or out ofa wheelchair, which ofthese actions are necessary? -
ANS-Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up
Body language is: - ANS-a way of communicating feelings by using the body, facial expressions
and the eyes
Bread and potatoes are a good source of protein. - ANS-False
Change a sterile dressing. - ANS-False
Cut Nails - ANS-False
Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be
reported. - ANS-True
During a visit, you need to wash your hands after removing gloves: - ANS-All of the above:
before you give physical care to the patient.,after you pet the dog.,before you leave the patient's
home
During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient complains
of pain, you should continue anyway. - ANS-False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants. - ANS-False
Foods on a liquid diet would include - ANS-broth, tea and jello
