CPCA Personal Care Assistance & Daily Living Activities 4

Question 1

A client with Parkinson's disease has difficulty initiating movement in the morning. Which ADL strategy is MOST helpful?

Accepted Answer

Allow extra time and use verbal or visual cues to help initiate each step

Answer

Clients with Parkinson's often benefit from extra time and cueing strategies to overcome movement initiation difficulties while preserving their participation.

Question 2

When assisting a client with a mechanical soft diet, which food item would be INAPPROPRIATE to serve?

Accepted Answer

Whole raw carrots

Answer

Whole raw carrots are hard and crunchy, making them unsafe for a mechanical soft diet designed for clients with chewing difficulties.

Question 3

A client who is incontinent of urine is wearing wet clothing and appears not to have noticed. The aide should:

Accepted Answer

Change the client promptly, perform perineal care, and apply a clean brief or clothing

Answer

Prolonged skin contact with urine causes breakdown; the aide should promptly change the client, clean the skin, and apply protective products per care plan.

Question 4

To prevent contractures in a bedridden client, the aide should:

Accepted Answer

Perform or assist with range-of-motion exercises as directed by the care plan

Answer

Range-of-motion exercises as directed maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures in clients who have limited mobility.

Question 5

A client uses a transfer belt (gait belt) during ambulation. Where should the aide position the belt?

Accepted Answer

Around the client's waist over clothing

Answer

A gait belt is applied snugly around the client's waist over their clothing, allowing the aide to maintain a secure grip during transfers and ambulation.

(CPCA) Certified Personal Care Aide Practice Test

(CPCA) Certified Personal Care Aide Practice Test

CPCA Personal Care Assistance & Daily Living Activities 4