CCS Patient Care & Support 2

Question 1

A patient with dementia becomes agitated during bathing. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Stop the task, redirect the patient, and try again later

Answer

Redirecting and pausing the task reduces distress for dementia patients who cannot process the activity in the moment.

Question 2

When assisting a patient who uses a cane, the care specialist should walk on which side?

Accepted Answer

The side opposite the cane

Answer

Walking on the weaker side (opposite the cane) allows you to support the patient if they lose balance.

Question 3

A patient reports new onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. What is the first action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the supervising nurse or emergency services immediately

Answer

Chest pain with shortness of breath is a potential cardiac emergency requiring immediate escalation.

Question 4

Which action best supports a patient's right to self-determination?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the patient to make choices about their daily routine

Answer

Self-determination means patients have the right to make informed decisions about their own care and daily life.

Question 5

A patient's skin appears reddened over the coccyx after lying in bed. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Stage I pressure injury

Answer

A Stage I pressure injury presents as intact skin with non-blanchable redness, typically over a bony prominence.

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