PCA Assisting with Daily Living Activities 2

Question 1

A client with arthritis struggles to button their shirt. What is the PCA's best approach?

Accepted Answer

Allow the client to attempt it first and assist only as needed

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Button the shirt for the client as quickly as possible

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Tell the client to wear pullover shirts instead

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Report the problem to the supervisor immediately

Question 2

When assisting a client with oral hygiene, which action is most important?

Accepted Answer

Positioning the client upright or at a 45-degree angle to prevent aspiration

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Using the same toothbrush for multiple clients to save supplies

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Completing the task as fast as possible to save time

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Skipping flossing since it is not essential

Question 3

A client uses a hearing aid. When helping them get dressed in the morning, the PCA should:

Accepted Answer

Insert the hearing aid before beginning the dressing routine

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Remove the hearing aid so it doesn't get damaged during dressing

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Ignore the hearing aid since it is not part of daily living assistance

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Let the client insert the hearing aid without any assistance

Question 4

While assisting a client with bathing, the PCA notices redness on the client's tailbone. What should the PCA do?

Accepted Answer

Report the observation to the supervisor promptly

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Apply lotion and say nothing unless it worsens

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Continue the bath and document the finding in the care plan later

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Cover the area with a bandage without reporting it

Question 5

A client is on a thickened-liquid diet. During meal assistance, the PCA should:

Accepted Answer

Serve only the thickened liquids specified in the care plan

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Offer thin water between bites to help wash down food

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Skip liquids entirely to avoid choking risk

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Use regular liquids if thickened ones are unavailable

Question 6

Which technique best prevents back injury when assisting a client to stand from a chair?

Accepted Answer

Using a gait belt and bending at the knees to lift with the legs

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Bending at the waist and pulling the client up by the arms

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Having the client grab the PCA's neck for support

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Lifting quickly so the client spends less time off-balance

Question 7

A client requests to skip their scheduled bath for the day. The PCA should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's refusal and report it to the supervisor

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Insist on the bath because it is in the care plan

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Skip the bath and tell no one to avoid conflict

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Provide only a partial bed bath without asking again