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

Donning the gown first protects clothing, then the mask and eye protection cover airways before gloves are applied last to maintain clean hands.

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

Early CPR significantly improves survival outcomes for cardiac arrest; trained PCAs should begin immediately after calling 911.

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

Gloves must be changed between tasks to prevent cross-contamination, and hands must be washed after removal because gloves can develop micro-tears.

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

Cleaning reusable equipment before and after each use prevents transmission of pathogens between visits or between clients.

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

Attempting to lift a fallen client without assessing for injuries can worsen spinal or hip injuries; trained responders must be summoned.

(PCA) Personal Care Assistant Practice Test