PCA Working Conditions 4

Question 1

What is the correct order for donning PPE before entering a room under contact and droplet isolation precautions?

Accepted Answer

Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves

Answer

Gloves, gown, mask, eye protection

Answer

Mask, gown, eye protection, gloves

Answer

Eye protection, gloves, gown, mask

Question 2

A PCA finds a client unresponsive and not breathing normally. After calling 911, what should the PCA do next?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR if trained to do so

Answer

Place the client in the recovery position and wait for EMS

Answer

Administer oxygen from any available household source

Answer

Give the client water to try to stimulate a response

Question 3

Which practice BEST represents proper infection control in a home care setting?

Accepted Answer

Changing gloves between tasks and washing hands after glove removal

Answer

Wearing gloves for every task throughout the entire shift

Answer

Washing hands only after direct contact with bodily fluids

Answer

Using hand sanitizer as a full substitute for soap and water at all times

Question 4

How often should a PCA clean reusable equipment such as a blood pressure cuff?

Accepted Answer

Before and after each client use per agency protocol

Answer

Only when visibly soiled

Answer

Once per week

Answer

Once per month by a supervising nurse

Question 5

A client falls to the floor and cannot get up. The PCA's FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Assess for injuries, keep the client calm, and call for help per agency protocol

Answer

Immediately attempt to lift the client back to standing

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Help the client crawl to a chair and assist them up from there

Answer

Wait for family to return before taking any action

Question 6

Which items should a PCA always carry in their work bag for emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Agency contact information, client emergency contacts, and basic first aid supplies

Answer

A personal medication kit for client use

Answer

Prescription medications approved by the client's physician

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A portable defibrillator in case of cardiac emergencies

Question 7

A client has a confirmed contagious respiratory illness and requires daily personal care. The PCA should:

Accepted Answer

Wear a surgical mask, gloves, and follow standard precautions while providing care

Answer

Postpone all care until the client is no longer contagious

Answer

Wear gloves only since respiratory illness does not spread through touch

Answer

Provide care without extra precautions because the PCA had a flu shot