PCA Nutrition & Hydration 3

Question 1

Which sign most clearly indicates a client may be dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Dark yellow or amber-colored urine

Answer

Dark, concentrated urine is a key indicator of dehydration because the kidneys conserve water when fluid intake is too low.

Question 2

An elderly client often forgets to drink fluids throughout the day. The best approach for the PCA is to:

Accepted Answer

Offer small amounts of fluid frequently throughout the day

Answer

Offering small, frequent fluid servings ensures adequate hydration for clients who forget to drink on their own.

Question 3

A client's care plan includes intake and output (I&O) monitoring. What is the PCA's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Record all fluids consumed and urine output accurately

Answer

Accurate I&O monitoring requires measuring and recording all fluid intake and all urine output without guessing.

Question 4

When assisting a client to eat, the PCA should position them:

Accepted Answer

In an upright position at 90 degrees when possible

Answer

An upright 90-degree sitting position uses gravity to guide food safely to the stomach and reduces aspiration risk.

Question 5

A client observes a Halal diet for religious reasons. The PCA should:

Accepted Answer

Respect and accommodate the dietary preference as noted in the care plan

Answer

PCAs must always respect and accommodate religious, cultural, and personal dietary preferences as documented in the care plan.

(PCA) Personal Care Assistant Practice Test