PCA Basic Nursing Skills 3

Question 1

When repositioning a client in bed, how often should position changes occur to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Standard practice requires repositioning bed-bound clients at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure and prevent skin breakdown.

Question 2

Which position places a client flat on their back with arms at their sides?

Accepted Answer

Supine position

Answer

The supine position has the client lying flat on their back, which is used for many assessments and procedures.

Question 3

Before transferring a client from bed to a wheelchair, the PCA should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Lock the wheelchair brakes and remove the footrests

Answer

Locking the wheelchair brakes and removing footrests prevents the chair from rolling and reduces fall risk during transfers.

Question 4

A client complains of dizziness when moving from a lying to a sitting position. This is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Orthostatic hypotension

Answer

Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure upon standing or sitting up, commonly causing dizziness, and must be reported.

Question 5

When using a gait belt to assist a client to walk, where should the PCA stand?

Accepted Answer

To the client's weaker side and slightly behind

Answer

Standing to the client's weaker side and slightly behind allows the PCA to support and catch the client if they begin to fall.

(PCA) Personal Care Assistant Practice Test