PCA Health and Safety Procedures

Question 1

What is the correct procedure for hand hygiene before providing patient care?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if hands are not visibly soiled.

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Rinse hands with water for 5 seconds.

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Wear gloves without washing hands.

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Dry hands on your uniform after rinsing.

Question 2

What is the safest way to dispose of soiled linens?

Accepted Answer

Place the linens directly into a designated soiled laundry bag without touching your uniform.

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Shake the linens to remove debris before placing them in the laundry bin.

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Carry the linens in your arms until you find a bin.

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Leave the soiled linens in the patient's room for housekeeping.

Question 3

How should a PCA respond if a patient starts to fall while being assisted?

Accepted Answer

Gently guide the patient to the ground while protecting their head and calling for help.

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Try to catch the patient and hold them up.

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Allow the patient to fall without intervening.

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Move away quickly to avoid injury to yourself.

Question 4

What is the first step in responding to a medical emergency, such as a patient choking?

Accepted Answer

Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) if the patient shows signs of choking and cannot speak or breathe.

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Immediately call 911 without doing anything else.

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Wait for another healthcare professional to intervene.

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Try to give the patient water to drink.

Question 5

Which of the following actions helps prevent the spread of infections in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

Wearing gloves for all patient interactions and changing them after each use.

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Only washing hands after touching visibly soiled items.

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Reusing gloves as long as they appear clean.

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Using the same equipment, like blood pressure cuffs, on all patients without cleaning.