PCA TEST MODULES 1,2,3
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- Q1A PCA enters a patients room and sees them on the floor. The patient said she felt dizzy and fell. Which action should the PCA take first?Check floor for spillsNotify nurse immediatelyComplete an incident reportReassure the patient that she will be ok60s
- Q2A PCA is preparing a patient for a enteral feeding through a NG tube. The patient is resting on his side. What actions must you take?Ask patient to turn from side to backRaise the head of the bed uprightPlace emesis basin under chinDo nothing60s
- Q3A PCA is observing a pressure ulcer on a patients heel and notices the skin layers are worn away and the subcutaneous fat is visible. What stage is this ulcer?Stage 4Stage 3Stage 1Stage 260s
- Q4A PCA is caring for a 5 year old who has abdominal pain. What pain rating scale would you use?Verbal descriptionVisual analogFACESNumerical60s
- Q5The PCA is caring for a patient who has heart failure. What should you expect to see?HeadachesGreen sputumLeft sided weaknessEdema in the legs60s
- Q6A PCA is caring for a patient with wrist restraints. What action must they take?Remove restraint every 3-4 hoursEnsure three fingers fit under restraintTie the restraints to the bed railPad the patients wrist before reapply restraints60s
- Q7The PCA is dealing with an ethical dilemma concerning a patient. What website should they go to in order to find out about code of ethics?Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationCenters for Disease ControlHospital Health Care ServicesThe Joint Commission60s
- Q8A patient tripped over a rug and hit and cut her arm. Which of the following forms must be filled out?OSHA reportInsurance ClaimSafety Data SheetIncident report60s
- Q9A PCA notices a small cut on her hand and covers it with a band aid. This action interrupts which of the following links in the chain of infection?EntranceReservoirMethod of TransmissionHost60s
- Q10A PCA is preparing to dispose of blood soiled linens. Which of the following actions should the PCA take?Place the linens in a linen containerPlace the linens in a clear linen bagDouble bag the linens and put in linen containerPlace the linens in a biohazardous waste bag60s
- Q11A PCA is performing hand hygiene. According to the CDC what is the minimum amount of time to wash their hands?30 seconds`20 seconds10 seconds15 seconds60s
- Q12Sterile technique is required for which of the following procedures?Obtaining a rectal temperatureInserting a urinary catheterCaring for a patient with infectious diseaseProviding catheter care60s
- Q13A PCA is caring for a patient with C-diff. Which of the following PPE is required to be worn when caring for the patient?GownN95 maskGogglesShoe covers60s
- Q14What is it called when you are flexing the ankle- toes upward?SupinationPronationDorsiflexionPlanta flexion60s
- Q15When a patient is walking with a walker, how many inches must they advance the walker with each step?10-18 inches20-30 inches5-10 inches1-2 inches60s