PCA Questions with correct Answers

PCA Questions with correct Answers How often should you assist the patient in ambulating? TID How often are bed linens to be changed? Every day and when visibly soiled Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More T or F Bedrail should never be used to secure restraints. 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. 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? 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. False T or F it is important to keep a patient cover during a bath except for the part being washed. True When giving peri-care to a patient after a BM, wash using a ___________ to ___________ motion in order not to spread fecal material to___________. Front, back, other areas. If dentures are not worn when sleeping, where should you store them? Sterile container in clean water. Before helping a patient in and out of a wheelchair, what action is necessary? Lock brakes and move foot pieces down. An elderly male patient occasionally wet his pants. What should PCA do? Encourage bathroom time Q2H. When assisting a patient to walk with his walker you should? Stay close to patient and move all safety hazards. T or F A regular diet is a well-balanced diet with no restrictions. True. When patients do not have enough fluid, they may develop what problem? Constipation or dehydration. If a patient is to have fluid intake record kept, what is the right or best time to record the fluid is? When the patient has drink fluids. T or F a PCA is allowed to administer medication. False A surgery patient who has had general anesthesia should have their vital signs taken how often? Q15x4 Q30x2 Q1x4 How often should a bedbound patient be turned and why? Q2H and checked for soil diapers causing bedsores. A patient has a DNR request on his chart, what does this mean? Do not resuscitate.