PCA test EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL
DETAILLED ANSWERS
Hypothermia - ANSWER>>A body temperature less than a person's normal
temperature
Cyanosis - ANSWER>>Bluish ski color
Constrict - ANSWER>>To narrow
5 factors of bowel elmination - ANSWER>>Age,diet,fluid intake,medications and
activity
Be aware of bowel elimination -
ANSWER>>Color,amount,consistency,shape,odor,frequency,pain or discomfort
Agency standard reguarding use of restraints - ANSWER>>The joint comission, the
centers for medicare and medicaid, and dept of health and senior seevices
Reasons pt nd restraints - ANSWER>>NG-tube foley IV safety for themselves and
others
Prevent pressure ulcers on restrained pt - ANSWER>>Exercise every 2 hours
keeppt dry
Makesure there is 2 finger space between restraints
6 reasons why pt may be fall risk - ANSWER>>History of fall
Medications that affect mental ability
Medications for heart disease and swelling
Age over 65
Taking 3 or 4 medications daily
, Problems with bladder and bowels
4 risk factors a pt may have in developing pressure ulcer - ANSWER>>Being
elderly
Limitation of physical activity
Inability to feel and respond to pressure
Poor nutrition or lack of hydration
Prevent pressure ulcers - ANSWER>>Support surfaces
Initiate turning and repositioning
Moisture and incontinence protection
Proper nutrition
Look for warning signs
Ear and device skin protection shift wait every 15-60 minutes
Scd's - ANSWER>>"Sequential comprission devices" promotes bloodflow and
drers thrombosis
Ted's - ANSWER>>Anti-embolism stockings-help prevent deep vein thrombosis
and pulmonary embolism by compressing superficial leg veins
Is - ANSWER>>Incentive spirometry involves using device while providing feed
back on respiratory effort
Pt's retuning for surg - ANSWER>>O2 tank
Preventing respirtory
Assist pt with his or her needs
Tissue,bp cuff
Breathing therapy
Preoperative phase - ANSWER>>Time before sugery is actually performed
Intraoperarive phase - ANSWER>>Time during which surgery is being performed
DETAILLED ANSWERS
Hypothermia - ANSWER>>A body temperature less than a person's normal
temperature
Cyanosis - ANSWER>>Bluish ski color
Constrict - ANSWER>>To narrow
5 factors of bowel elmination - ANSWER>>Age,diet,fluid intake,medications and
activity
Be aware of bowel elimination -
ANSWER>>Color,amount,consistency,shape,odor,frequency,pain or discomfort
Agency standard reguarding use of restraints - ANSWER>>The joint comission, the
centers for medicare and medicaid, and dept of health and senior seevices
Reasons pt nd restraints - ANSWER>>NG-tube foley IV safety for themselves and
others
Prevent pressure ulcers on restrained pt - ANSWER>>Exercise every 2 hours
keeppt dry
Makesure there is 2 finger space between restraints
6 reasons why pt may be fall risk - ANSWER>>History of fall
Medications that affect mental ability
Medications for heart disease and swelling
Age over 65
Taking 3 or 4 medications daily
, Problems with bladder and bowels
4 risk factors a pt may have in developing pressure ulcer - ANSWER>>Being
elderly
Limitation of physical activity
Inability to feel and respond to pressure
Poor nutrition or lack of hydration
Prevent pressure ulcers - ANSWER>>Support surfaces
Initiate turning and repositioning
Moisture and incontinence protection
Proper nutrition
Look for warning signs
Ear and device skin protection shift wait every 15-60 minutes
Scd's - ANSWER>>"Sequential comprission devices" promotes bloodflow and
drers thrombosis
Ted's - ANSWER>>Anti-embolism stockings-help prevent deep vein thrombosis
and pulmonary embolism by compressing superficial leg veins
Is - ANSWER>>Incentive spirometry involves using device while providing feed
back on respiratory effort
Pt's retuning for surg - ANSWER>>O2 tank
Preventing respirtory
Assist pt with his or her needs
Tissue,bp cuff
Breathing therapy
Preoperative phase - ANSWER>>Time before sugery is actually performed
Intraoperarive phase - ANSWER>>Time during which surgery is being performed
