Health and Safety Procedures Flashcards
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A client's medication is labeled 'PRN.' What does this mean for the PCA?
Answer: Give the medication only as needed, per the care plan
PRN means 'as needed' and medications must only be given within the parameters specified in the authorized care plan.
When documenting care in a client's record, the PCA makes an error. The correct way to correct it is to:
Answer: Draw a single line through the error, write 'error,' initial it, and add the correct information
A single line through the error with initials and 'error' notation preserves the original entry and meets legal documentation standards.
A PCA finds a client unconscious and not breathing. The first action is to:
Answer: Call 911 and follow dispatcher instructions
Activating emergency medical services immediately ensures that advanced care arrives as quickly as possible during a life-threatening emergency.
Proper body mechanics when lifting include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Bending at the waist to reach the object
Bending at the waist places extreme stress on the lumbar spine; PCAs should always bend at the knees to protect their back.
A client tells the PCA they found a tick embedded in their skin. The PCA should:
Answer: Remove it with fine-tipped tweezers as close to the skin as possible and report to the supervisor
Fine-tipped tweezers pulling straight upward without twisting is the recommended method to remove a tick and reduce disease transmission risk.
Which of the following is the correct technique for removing contaminated gloves?
Answer: Grasp the outside of one glove near the wrist, peel off, then use the ungloved finger under the second glove's cuff
This technique ensures the contaminated outer surface never contacts bare skin, preventing transfer of pathogens.
A client's care plan states 'weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT).' This means the PCA should:
Answer: Let the client determine how much weight they can comfortably place on the limb during transfers
WBAT means the client can put as much weight on the limb as they tolerate without pain, and the PCA supports that level of participation.