GEORGIA PCA COMPETENCY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (100%VERIFIED
EXPERTS) ALREADY GRADED A+
|2025 LATEST EDITION
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 assist the
patient by walking in
which of these positions? - CORRECT-ANSWER-On the patient's right
side.
Mr. Sticke 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. -
CORRECT-ANSWER-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. - CORRECT-ANSWER-True
During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient
complains
of pain, you should continue anyway. - CORRECT-ANSWER-False
It's best to have a pillow between the legs of a patient with a new hip
replacement. - CORRECT-ANSWER-True
, To prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should: - CORRECT-ANSWER-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.
The Personal Care Assistant should be sure to take which of these
actions when caring for a
newborn baby? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Support the baby's head and neck
when picking the baby up.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Bend the knees when lifting an object off the floor.
When caring for a patient who is on bed rest, what should the PCA do
to prevent
bedsores? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (100%VERIFIED
EXPERTS) ALREADY GRADED A+
|2025 LATEST EDITION
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 assist the
patient by walking in
which of these positions? - CORRECT-ANSWER-On the patient's right
side.
Mr. Sticke 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. -
CORRECT-ANSWER-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. - CORRECT-ANSWER-True
During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient
complains
of pain, you should continue anyway. - CORRECT-ANSWER-False
It's best to have a pillow between the legs of a patient with a new hip
replacement. - CORRECT-ANSWER-True
, To prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should: - CORRECT-ANSWER-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.
The Personal Care Assistant should be sure to take which of these
actions when caring for a
newborn baby? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Support the baby's head and neck
when picking the baby up.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Bend the knees when lifting an object off the floor.
When caring for a patient who is on bed rest, what should the PCA do
to prevent
bedsores? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
