PCA Competency Test (Georgia Exam) Questions With Verified Correct Answers || Already Graded A+ <UPDATED VERSION>
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PCA Competency Test (Georgia Exam)
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A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a chair. The Personal Care
Assistant helps the patient to sit on the edge ofthe bed. The patient says, "I am
dizzy." Wh...
PCA Competency Test (Georgia Exam)
Questions With Verified Correct Answers ||
Already Graded A+
<UPDATED VERSION>
A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a chair. The Personal Care
Assistant helps the patient to sit on the edge ofthe bed. The patient says, "I am
dizzy." What should
the PCA do? - ANSWER ✔ Support the patient in a sitting position and wait a
minute or so to see if the dizziness
goes away.
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? - 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. - 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. - ANSWER ✔ True
During range of motion exercises, if you feel resistance or the patient complains
of pain, you should continue anyway. - ANSWER ✔ False
, It's best to have a pillow between the legs of a patient with a new hip
replacement. - ANSWER ✔ True
To prevent bedsores in the elderly, you should: - 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? - ANSWER ✔ Support the baby's head and neck when picking the
baby up.
Which of these statements describes good body mechanics? - 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? - ANSWER ✔ Keep the bottom sheet free of wrinkles.
Soy sauce is good to spice up a low salt diet. - ANSWER ✔ False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. - ANSWER ✔ True
Bread and potatoes are a good source of protein. - ANSWER ✔ False
Foods on a liquid diet would include - ANSWER ✔ broth, tea and jello
Foods that are high in vitamin C include: - ANSWER ✔ oranges, tomatoes and
watermelon
Ifthere is 50cc left in glass and the glass holds 150cc you should record the intake
as: - ANSWER ✔ 100C
Milk is a good source of calcium. Which of these foods is also high in calcium? -
ANSWER ✔ Cheese.
When patients do not have enough fluids, they may develop which of these
problems? - ANSWER ✔ Constipation
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