Healthcare Aide Patient Care & Assistance Flashcards

When repositioning a patient in bed to prevent pressure injuries, how often should a bedridden patient be turned?

Answer: Every 2 hours

Bedridden patients should be repositioned at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure and prevent skin breakdown.

A patient has a Foley catheter. Which observation should be reported to the nurse immediately?

Answer: No urine output for 2 hours

Absence of urine output for 2 hours may indicate catheter blockage, kinking, or a serious medical condition requiring prompt nursing evaluation.

While assisting a patient with a shower, the aide notices the patient becomes pale and dizzy. The FIRST action is to:

Answer: Help the patient sit or return to bed safely

Patient safety is the priority; the aide should seat or return the patient to a safe position before seeking additional help.

Which technique is correct when providing oral care to an unconscious patient?

Answer: Turn the patient's head to the side and use a padded tongue blade and swabs

Turning the head to the side uses gravity to prevent aspiration, and swabs allow safe cleaning without excess fluid.

A healthcare aide is caring for a patient on fall precautions. Which action is CORRECT?

Answer: Keep the call light within the patient's reach at all times

Keeping the call light within reach allows the patient to summon help before attempting to get up, reducing fall risk.

When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the cuff should be placed:

Answer: About 1 inch above the antecubital fossa

The cuff should be placed approximately 1 inch (2–3 cm) above the antecubital fossa to allow stethoscope placement over the brachial artery.

A patient on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day has consumed 750 mL by 4 PM. How much fluid remains for the rest of the day?

Answer: 250 mL

1,000 mL minus 750 mL consumed equals 250 mL remaining for the rest of the day.