PCA Basic Patient Care Skills

Question 1

What is the best way to assist a patient with bathing while maintaining their dignity?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the bathroom door is closed and provide the patient with a towel to maintain privacy.

Answer

Bathe the patient without asking for consent.

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Leave the patient unattended during bathing.

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Only assist the patient if they ask for help.

Question 2

What is the best practice for assisting a patient with mobility, such as standing up from a chair?

Accepted Answer

Use proper body mechanics and assist the patient with support at their back and legs.

Answer

Pull the patient by the arms to stand.

Answer

Encourage the patient to stand without any assistance.

Answer

Let the patient try to stand on their own without any support.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to help a patient with eating?

Accepted Answer

Ask the patient if they need help and provide support as needed, while allowing them to feed themselves as much as possible.

Answer

Feed the patient without any assistance if they cannot feed themselves.

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Encourage the patient to eat quickly to finish the task.

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Ignore the patient's needs during mealtime.

Question 4

When monitoring a patient's vital signs, which of the following would indicate the need to notify a healthcare professional?

Accepted Answer

A body temperature of 101.5°F (38.6°C).

Answer

A pulse rate of 80 beats per minute in an adult.

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A blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg.

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A respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute.

Question 5

Which action is recommended when assisting a patient with dressing?

Accepted Answer

Allow the patient to choose their clothes whenever possible, and assist as needed.

Answer

Dress the patient without asking their preferences.

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Rush the patient to finish dressing quickly.

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Let the patient struggle alone with dressing, even if they need assistance.