PA PERSONAL CARE HOME (PCH) ADMINISTRATOR EXAMINATION
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
ADL - ANSWER-activity of daily living. includes eating, drinking, bathing,
ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, toileting, self administering drugs
IADL - ANSWER-instrumental activities of daily living. doing laundry, shopping,
keeping clean, seasonal clothing, securing and using transportation, managing
finances, personal possessions, engaging in activities
signs of pressure ulcers - ANSWER-heat, redness, tenderness, discomfort, feeling
of burning, darkened area after 20 minutes pressure ulcer forms
stage 1 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-nonblanchable erythema of intact skin,
discoloration of skin, warmth to the touch, or hardness
stage 2 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis
and dermis. ulcer is superficial-presents as an abrasion, blister or shallow crater
stage 3 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-full thickness skin loss involving damage or
necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to but not through
underlying fascia. Ulcer presents with or without undermining or adjacent tissue
stage 4 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-full thickness skin loss with extensive
destruction, tissue necrosis or damage to muscle or bone or supporting structures
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, how to prevent pressure ulcers - ANSWER-re position every 2 hours, provide good
skin care, apply lotion to dry skin, clean bed linens with no wrinkles, use pillows to
keep skin from skin contact
wound assessment check list - ANSWER-location of wound, size of wound,
dressings, drainage such as color smell and amount, tunneling, stage of wound,
pressure reducing devices
client assessment - ANSWER-what are they capable of doing? dignity issues, adult
games, who they were before when they were young
internal controls system - ANSWER-methods and procedures adopted by a
business to control its operations and protect its assets from waste and fraud,
promotes operational efficiencies
prevention is - ANSWER-KEY
a resident should be evaluated by a dr how many days prior to admission and how
many days after - ANSWER-60 prior, and 30 days after
a general physical exam includes - ANSWER-medical diagnosis, medical
information, special health needs and dietary needs, allergies, immunizations,
history, medication regimen, body positioning
types of activities - ANSWER-mental stimulation, socialization, creative,
productive, spiritual, emotional, physical, personal care, sensory
why do an evaluation - ANSWER-effectiveness, benefits vs. costs, document
residents progress, is a certain activity working? improve staff morale to see
residents happy
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ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
ADL - ANSWER-activity of daily living. includes eating, drinking, bathing,
ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, toileting, self administering drugs
IADL - ANSWER-instrumental activities of daily living. doing laundry, shopping,
keeping clean, seasonal clothing, securing and using transportation, managing
finances, personal possessions, engaging in activities
signs of pressure ulcers - ANSWER-heat, redness, tenderness, discomfort, feeling
of burning, darkened area after 20 minutes pressure ulcer forms
stage 1 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-nonblanchable erythema of intact skin,
discoloration of skin, warmth to the touch, or hardness
stage 2 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis
and dermis. ulcer is superficial-presents as an abrasion, blister or shallow crater
stage 3 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-full thickness skin loss involving damage or
necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to but not through
underlying fascia. Ulcer presents with or without undermining or adjacent tissue
stage 4 pressure ulcer - ANSWER-full thickness skin loss with extensive
destruction, tissue necrosis or damage to muscle or bone or supporting structures
1
, how to prevent pressure ulcers - ANSWER-re position every 2 hours, provide good
skin care, apply lotion to dry skin, clean bed linens with no wrinkles, use pillows to
keep skin from skin contact
wound assessment check list - ANSWER-location of wound, size of wound,
dressings, drainage such as color smell and amount, tunneling, stage of wound,
pressure reducing devices
client assessment - ANSWER-what are they capable of doing? dignity issues, adult
games, who they were before when they were young
internal controls system - ANSWER-methods and procedures adopted by a
business to control its operations and protect its assets from waste and fraud,
promotes operational efficiencies
prevention is - ANSWER-KEY
a resident should be evaluated by a dr how many days prior to admission and how
many days after - ANSWER-60 prior, and 30 days after
a general physical exam includes - ANSWER-medical diagnosis, medical
information, special health needs and dietary needs, allergies, immunizations,
history, medication regimen, body positioning
types of activities - ANSWER-mental stimulation, socialization, creative,
productive, spiritual, emotional, physical, personal care, sensory
why do an evaluation - ANSWER-effectiveness, benefits vs. costs, document
residents progress, is a certain activity working? improve staff morale to see
residents happy
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