CCS Patient Care & Support 3

Question 1

The primary purpose of a care plan in patient care is to:

Accepted Answer

Outline individualized goals and interventions for a patient

Answer

A care plan documents individualized patient goals, interventions, and expected outcomes to guide consistent care.

Question 2

Which technique is most appropriate when communicating with a patient who has hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Face the patient, speak clearly at a normal pace, and use gestures

Answer

Facing the patient and speaking clearly allows lip reading and visual cues, which greatly aid patients with hearing loss.

Question 3

When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

At a 30–45 degree angle to the bed on the patient's stronger side

Answer

Positioning the wheelchair at 30–45 degrees on the stronger side minimizes pivot distance and uses the patient's stronger leg for support.

Question 4

A patient with a urinary catheter complains of lower abdominal pain and the urine appears cloudy. The care specialist should:

Accepted Answer

Report findings to the nurse immediately

Answer

Cloudy urine and abdominal pain in a catheterized patient may indicate a urinary tract infection requiring prompt nursing assessment.

Question 5

What is the correct order of donning personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering an isolation room?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

The CDC recommends donning in the order: gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, then gloves to prevent self-contamination.

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