PCA Health and Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

When performing a bed bath for a client, what is the correct order for washing body parts to prevent infection?

Accepted Answer

Face, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, back, perineal area

Answer

Washing from clean to dirty areas (face first, perineal area last) prevents spreading microorganisms from contaminated to cleaner areas.

Question 2

A client's skin appears red and does not return to normal color after you remove pressure. This is most likely a:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 pressure injury

Answer

Non-blanchable redness of intact skin is the hallmark sign of a Stage 1 pressure injury and must be reported immediately.

Question 3

Which of the following actions best prevents the spread of C. difficile (C. diff) in a client's home?

Accepted Answer

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

Alcohol-based sanitizers do not kill C. diff spores; soap and water friction is required to physically remove them from hands.

Question 4

When using a gait belt to assist a client who begins to fall, the PCA should:

Accepted Answer

Lower the client safely to the floor while protecting their head

Answer

Attempting to stop a fall increases injury risk for both the client and PCA; the safest action is a controlled lowering to the floor.

Question 5

A client on oxygen asks if they can smoke while receiving oxygen therapy. The PCA should:

Accepted Answer

Explain that smoking near oxygen is a fire hazard and report to the supervisor

Answer

Oxygen accelerates combustion and smoking near it is a serious fire hazard; the PCA must inform the supervisor and educate the client.

(PCA) Personal Care Assistant Practice Test