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

Side-lying positioning uses gravity to prevent fluid from flowing into the airway, reducing aspiration risk during oral care.

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

The standard of care requires repositioning at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure on bony prominences and prevent pressure injuries.

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

Toenail trimming, especially for clients with diabetes or circulation problems, should be performed by a licensed clinician; the aide reports the concern.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Sharing combs or brushes between clients

Answer

Sharing combs or brushes between clients can spread lice, fungal infections, and other communicable conditions, violating infection control principles.

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

The aide must follow the prescribed fluid restriction, explain it to the client kindly, and offer the amount still allowed within the daily limit.

(CPCA) Certified Personal Care Aide Practice Test

(CPCA) Certified Personal Care Aide Practice Test

CPCA Personal Care Assistance & Daily Living Activities 3