PCA COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE EXAM LATEST 2026/2027
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co worker safety tips for one on one Answer: stay alert
sit facing the patient
no cell phone usage
use the restrictive restraints for managing the patients behavior if ordered
validation therapy Answer: when you try to understand what is "real" for the person with
dementia and respond accordingly.
six factors that could affect a persons vital signs Answer: injury or illness
exercise
emotions
medical conditions
age
gender
normal BP Answer: systolic: 90-140
diastolic: 60-90
Normal oral temperature Answer: 97.6-99.6
Normal axillary temperature Answer: 96.6-98.6
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, axillary temperature is taken where Answer: armpit
normal rectal temperature Answer: 98.6-100.6
Normal pulse range Answer: 66-100 beats per minute
Normal respiration range Answer: 12-20 per minute
normal pulse oximetry Answer: > or equal to 95%
report vital sign measurements immediately to the nurse if they are abnormally _____ or _____.
Answer: High/Low
besides the rate when taking a pulse, what do you need to be aware of? Answer: Rhythm and
Quality
6 reasons a patient may be at risk to fall Answer: history of a fall
aged over 65
taking 3-4 medications daily
problems with the bladder or bowel
poor mobility
sensory imparement
male gender
what is the number one reason patients fall? Answer: They need to use the restroom
what agency issues the standards reguarding the use of restraints? Answer: The joint
commission and CMS
Name a reason a patient may need to be restrained. Answer: if they are at risk for harming
themselves or others.
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UPDATED VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS A+ PASS
GUARANTEED |COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH 100%
ACCURATE QUESTIONS &ANSWERS. EXCELLENCE
GUARANTEED.
co worker safety tips for one on one Answer: stay alert
sit facing the patient
no cell phone usage
use the restrictive restraints for managing the patients behavior if ordered
validation therapy Answer: when you try to understand what is "real" for the person with
dementia and respond accordingly.
six factors that could affect a persons vital signs Answer: injury or illness
exercise
emotions
medical conditions
age
gender
normal BP Answer: systolic: 90-140
diastolic: 60-90
Normal oral temperature Answer: 97.6-99.6
Normal axillary temperature Answer: 96.6-98.6
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, axillary temperature is taken where Answer: armpit
normal rectal temperature Answer: 98.6-100.6
Normal pulse range Answer: 66-100 beats per minute
Normal respiration range Answer: 12-20 per minute
normal pulse oximetry Answer: > or equal to 95%
report vital sign measurements immediately to the nurse if they are abnormally _____ or _____.
Answer: High/Low
besides the rate when taking a pulse, what do you need to be aware of? Answer: Rhythm and
Quality
6 reasons a patient may be at risk to fall Answer: history of a fall
aged over 65
taking 3-4 medications daily
problems with the bladder or bowel
poor mobility
sensory imparement
male gender
what is the number one reason patients fall? Answer: They need to use the restroom
what agency issues the standards reguarding the use of restraints? Answer: The joint
commission and CMS
Name a reason a patient may need to be restrained. Answer: if they are at risk for harming
themselves or others.
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