PCT Assisting with ADLs and Mobility 3

Question 1

Which position is recommended for a patient who is at risk for aspiration during meals?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's position (60-90 degrees)

Answer

Supine position

Answer

Prone position

Answer

Left lateral position

Question 2

What should the PCT do first before performing any patient care activity?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands

Answer

Put on gloves

Answer

Identify the patient using two identifiers

Answer

Close the privacy curtain

Question 3

When helping a patient who has had a stroke ambulate, the PCT should stand on which side?

Accepted Answer

The affected (weak) side

Answer

The strong side

Answer

Behind the patient

Answer

It does not matter

Question 4

A patient asks to be raised to a higher position in bed. What is the safest technique?

Accepted Answer

Use a draw sheet with two staff members

Answer

Have the patient grab the side rails and pull up

Answer

Pull the patient up by their shoulders

Answer

Tell the patient to scoot up independently

Question 5

What is the correct action when a patient begins to fall during ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Ease the patient gently to the floor while protecting their head

Answer

Try to catch the patient and hold them upright

Answer

Let go and call for help immediately

Answer

Grab the patient's clothing to stop the fall

Question 6

Which assistive device provides the MOST stability for a patient learning to walk after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Standard walker

Answer

Single-point cane

Answer

Crutches

Answer

Quad cane