CPCA Personal Care Assistance & Daily Living Activities 3

Question 1

When assisting a client with oral hygiene who is unconscious or at risk for aspiration, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Position the client on their side and use only a small amount of fluid

Answer

Avoid oral care entirely to prevent choking

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Perform oral care in the supine (flat on back) position

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Use a standard toothbrush with a full glass of water

Question 2

A client with limited mobility must be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries. How frequently should repositioning occur for a bed-bound client?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Every 4 hours

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Every 6 hours

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Once per shift

Question 3

An aide notices a client's toenails are long and appear to be digging into adjacent toes. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the supervisor for a qualified clinician to address

Answer

Trim the toenails carefully with nail clippers

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File the toenails smooth with an emery board

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Apply bandages around the toes to prevent injury

Question 4

When assisting a client with hair care, the aide should avoid:

Accepted Answer

Sharing combs or brushes between clients

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Using the client's own preferred hair products

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Detangling from the ends upward toward the scalp

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Asking the client about their hair care preferences

Question 5

A client on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day asks for a second glass of water at lunch. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Explain the fluid restriction and offer an allowed portion within the remaining daily limit

Answer

Provide the water since hydration is always beneficial

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Refuse without explanation to avoid upsetting the client

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Report the request without taking any immediate action

Question 6

During a bed bath, the aide should change the bath water when:

Accepted Answer

After washing each major area or when it becomes visibly dirty or cool

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The water becomes soapy after the first area is washed

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Only when the water cools down completely

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At the end of the bath only

Question 7

A client who is ambulatory asks to take a shower independently. The aide's best action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stay outside the bathroom door and check frequently, with supplies and call bell within reach

Answer

Remain inside the bathroom supervising at all times regardless of client preference

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Allow the client complete privacy with no check-ins

Answer

Insist on a bed bath instead to ensure safety