PCA Basic Patient Care Skills 2

Question 1

When repositioning a bedridden patient, how often should you change their position to prevent pressure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Repositioning every 2 hours reduces pressure on bony prominences and prevents pressure ulcer formation.

Question 2

A PCA notices a patient's skin over the sacrum is red and does not blanch when pressed. This indicates which stage of pressure ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Stage I

Answer

Non-blanchable redness on intact skin is the hallmark of a Stage I pressure ulcer.

Question 3

When assisting a patient with a weak left side to transfer from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be placed on which side?

Accepted Answer

Right side (strong side)

Answer

The wheelchair is placed on the patient's strong side so they can lead the transfer with their stronger leg.

Question 4

Which technique is correct when performing passive range-of-motion exercises for a patient?

Accepted Answer

Support the joint and move it smoothly to the point of resistance

Answer

Supporting the joint and moving it smoothly to—but not past—resistance prevents injury during passive ROM.

Question 5

An oral temperature reading is contraindicated in which situation?

Accepted Answer

Patient recently had oral surgery

Answer

Recent oral surgery or injury to the mouth makes oral temperature unsafe; an alternate site must be used.

(PCA) Personal Care Assistant Practice Test