Assisting with Daily Living Activities Flashcards

A client has a Foley catheter. During perineal and catheter care, the PCA should clean the catheter tubing:

Answer: From the insertion site outward away from the body

Cleaning from the insertion site outward prevents introducing bacteria toward the bladder.

A client refuses to eat the meal provided. The BEST action for the PCA is to:

Answer: Document the refusal, report to supervisor, and offer an alternative if allowed

Documenting refusal, reporting, and offering alternatives respects client rights while ensuring the care team is informed.

When making an occupied bed (client in bed), the PCA should:

Answer: Roll soiled linen inward so contaminants face away from clean surfaces

Rolling soiled linen inward contains contaminants and reduces the spread of microorganisms.

A client with limited mobility has been in the same position for two hours. The PCA should:

Answer: Reposition the client and inspect bony prominences for redness

Repositioning every two hours and inspecting bony prominences prevents pressure injuries from developing.

During morning care, the PCA notices that the client's eye has dried crust on it. The correct technique to clean it is to:

Answer: Wipe from the inner corner (nose side) outward with a clean stroke per wipe

Wiping from inner to outer corner moves debris away from the tear duct, reducing infection risk.

A client with diabetes has a small blister on their foot discovered during AM care. The PCA should:

Answer: Report the finding to the supervisor immediately without breaking the blister

Foot wounds in diabetic clients can progress rapidly; the PCA must report immediately and never self-treat.

Which action best supports a client's sense of dignity during bathing assistance?

Answer: Keeping the client covered with a bath blanket and exposing only the area being washed

Using a bath blanket to cover unexposed areas preserves dignity and prevents chilling during personal care.