Competency Test
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of. "
Mrs. Cooler is dying, isn't she?" How will you answer her? - ANS-"I am sorry, but I cannot
discuss Mrs. Cooler."
A patient accuses a PCA of stealing five dollars. The PCA has not taken the patients money, but
the patient does not believe this. What should the PCA do? - ANS-Notify the agency supervisor
A patient is choking on some object that is caught in his airway. Before first-aid measures are
applies, find out: - ANS-If the patient can speak or cough
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. What safety precautions should the PCA
take? - ANS-Allow no smoking in the patient's room
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start
this, that patient should, if possible: - ANS-flex his knees and push with heels.
A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a chair. The PCA helps the patient to sit on
the edge of the bed. The patient says, "I am dizzy." What should the PCA do? - ANS-Support
the patient in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away.
A patient's prescription for heart pills has recently been changed . The PCA should notify the
agency supervisor immediately if the patient makes which of these comments? - ANS-"I have a
rash on my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
A rapid pulse and shortness of breath in a patient usually indicate the patient is excited and
does not need to be reported to the nurse. - ANS-False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions - ANS-True
Administer Meds. - ANS-False
Always report a pulse rate if the bpm are under 60 or over 100 - ANS-True
Always tell the patient what you are going to do before starting a procedure - ANS-True
Always transfer a patient towards his good side. - ANS-True
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the PCA do? -
ANS-Encourage him to go to the bathroom at least every two hours.
, Apply a hot pack - ANS-False
As a Personal Care Assistant, it is you responsibility to: - ANS-do only the tasks that the
registered nurse or therapist assigns to you
As a Personal Care Assistant, you: - ANS-work as a part of the health care team
Assist with a change of a colostomy bag - ANS-True
Bedrails should have never be used to secure vest restraints. - ANS-True
Before helping a patient into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions are necessary? -
ANS-Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up.
Body language is: - ANS-a way of communicating feelings by using the body, facial expressions
and the eyes.
Bread and potatoes are a good source of protein - ANS-False
Change a dressing - ANS-False
cut nails - ANS-False
Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be reported -
ANS-True
During a visit, you need to wash your hands after removing gloves: - ANS-before you give
physical care to the patient, after you pet the dog, before you leave the patient's home ( all of
the above )
During ROm exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient complains of pain, you should
continue anyway. - ANS-False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants - ANS-False
Foods on a liquid diet would include: - ANS-broth, tea, and jello
Foods that are high in vitamin C include: - ANS-oranges, tomatoes, and watermelon
For an injury with profuse bleeding, apply pressure and call for assistance. - ANS-True
For which of these emergencies is a knowledge of pressure points essential ? - ANS-Bleeding
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of. "
Mrs. Cooler is dying, isn't she?" How will you answer her? - ANS-"I am sorry, but I cannot
discuss Mrs. Cooler."
A patient accuses a PCA of stealing five dollars. The PCA has not taken the patients money, but
the patient does not believe this. What should the PCA do? - ANS-Notify the agency supervisor
A patient is choking on some object that is caught in his airway. Before first-aid measures are
applies, find out: - ANS-If the patient can speak or cough
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. What safety precautions should the PCA
take? - ANS-Allow no smoking in the patient's room
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start
this, that patient should, if possible: - ANS-flex his knees and push with heels.
A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a chair. The PCA helps the patient to sit on
the edge of the bed. The patient says, "I am dizzy." What should the PCA do? - ANS-Support
the patient in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away.
A patient's prescription for heart pills has recently been changed . The PCA should notify the
agency supervisor immediately if the patient makes which of these comments? - ANS-"I have a
rash on my stomach since I've been taking these pills."
A rapid pulse and shortness of breath in a patient usually indicate the patient is excited and
does not need to be reported to the nurse. - ANS-False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions - ANS-True
Administer Meds. - ANS-False
Always report a pulse rate if the bpm are under 60 or over 100 - ANS-True
Always tell the patient what you are going to do before starting a procedure - ANS-True
Always transfer a patient towards his good side. - ANS-True
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the PCA do? -
ANS-Encourage him to go to the bathroom at least every two hours.
, Apply a hot pack - ANS-False
As a Personal Care Assistant, it is you responsibility to: - ANS-do only the tasks that the
registered nurse or therapist assigns to you
As a Personal Care Assistant, you: - ANS-work as a part of the health care team
Assist with a change of a colostomy bag - ANS-True
Bedrails should have never be used to secure vest restraints. - ANS-True
Before helping a patient into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions are necessary? -
ANS-Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up.
Body language is: - ANS-a way of communicating feelings by using the body, facial expressions
and the eyes.
Bread and potatoes are a good source of protein - ANS-False
Change a dressing - ANS-False
cut nails - ANS-False
Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be reported -
ANS-True
During a visit, you need to wash your hands after removing gloves: - ANS-before you give
physical care to the patient, after you pet the dog, before you leave the patient's home ( all of
the above )
During ROm exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient complains of pain, you should
continue anyway. - ANS-False
Every patient is the same and has the same needs and wants - ANS-False
Foods on a liquid diet would include: - ANS-broth, tea, and jello
Foods that are high in vitamin C include: - ANS-oranges, tomatoes, and watermelon
For an injury with profuse bleeding, apply pressure and call for assistance. - ANS-True
For which of these emergencies is a knowledge of pressure points essential ? - ANS-Bleeding
