PCA Health & Safety Protocols 2

Question 1

A PCA notices a client's skin is red and broken down under a medical device. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the device and report the skin breakdown to the supervisor immediately

Answer

Skin breakdown under a medical device must be reported to the supervisor immediately so a nurse can assess and adjust the care plan.

Question 2

Which hand hygiene method is most effective when a client has a confirmed C. difficile infection?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Answer

C. difficile spores are not killed by alcohol-based sanitizers, so soap and water for at least 20 seconds is required.

Question 3

When donning PPE to care for a client on droplet precautions, what is the correct order?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

The correct donning order is gown first, then mask, eye protection, and finally gloves to protect the face before the hands.

Question 4

A client on a fluid restriction accidentally drinks an extra 8 oz of water. What should the PCA do?

Accepted Answer

Note the amount and report it to the supervisor right away

Answer

Fluid overages in restricted clients must be reported immediately so the care team can monitor for complications such as edema.

Question 5

A PCA is assigned to a client who has scabies. Which precaution type is required?

Accepted Answer

Contact precautions

Answer

Scabies is transmitted by direct skin contact, so contact precautions including gown and gloves are required.

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