PCA
PCA COMPETENCY TEST (GEORGIA EXAM)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED PASS
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up
again. To start this, the patient should, if possible: - ANS flex his knees and
push with his heels
Before helping a patient into or out of wheelchair, which of these actions are
necessary? - ANS Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up
When assisting a patient to walk with his walker, you should: - ANS A & B
clear a pathway and remove all safety hazards , stay close to the patient's side
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 of the 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.
Patient has had a stroke and has a right-sided weakness. The patient can
walk with a little assistance. It is best for the Personal Care Assistant to
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assist the patient by walking in which of these positions? - ANS On the
patient's right side.
Mr. Sticker is 76 years old, needs help with bathing, and has a foley catheter
in place.
He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. When helping Mr.
Sticke from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential. -
ANS Have the brakes Ol!- the wheelchair in a locked position.
Passive range of motion exercises are for the prevention of contractures in
patients with paralyzed limbs. - ANS True
During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient
complains of pain, you should continue anyway. - ANS False
It's best to have a pillow between the legs of a patient with a new hip
replacement. - ANS True
To prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should: - ANS all of the above:change
the patient's position every two hours if they are unable to do so themselves,
get the patient out of bed if they are allowed to do so.ensure adequate
nutrition with special emphasis on protein intake.
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PCA Competency
PCA COMPETENCY TEST (GEORGIA EXAM)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED PASS
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up
again. To start this, the patient should, if possible: - ANS flex his knees and
push with his heels
Before helping a patient into or out of wheelchair, which of these actions are
necessary? - ANS Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up
When assisting a patient to walk with his walker, you should: - ANS A & B
clear a pathway and remove all safety hazards , stay close to the patient's side
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 of the 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.
Patient has had a stroke and has a right-sided weakness. The patient can
walk with a little assistance. It is best for the Personal Care Assistant to
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assist the patient by walking in which of these positions? - ANS On the
patient's right side.
Mr. Sticker is 76 years old, needs help with bathing, and has a foley catheter
in place.
He has great difficulty walking and uses a wheelchair. When helping Mr.
Sticke from the bed to the wheelchair, which of these actions is essential. -
ANS Have the brakes Ol!- the wheelchair in a locked position.
Passive range of motion exercises are for the prevention of contractures in
patients with paralyzed limbs. - ANS True
During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient
complains of pain, you should continue anyway. - ANS False
It's best to have a pillow between the legs of a patient with a new hip
replacement. - ANS True
To prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should: - ANS all of the above:change
the patient's position every two hours if they are unable to do so themselves,
get the patient out of bed if they are allowed to do so.ensure adequate
nutrition with special emphasis on protein intake.
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