Duties and Responsibilities Flashcards

A client refuses to take a bath on the scheduled day. What is the best action for a PCA?

Answer: Respect the refusal, document it, and report to the supervisor

PCAs must respect client autonomy; refusals should be documented and reported to a supervisor.

Which of the following is within the PCA's scope of duties regarding wound care?

Answer: Reporting signs of infection to a supervisor

PCAs are not licensed to perform wound care procedures but must observe and report any signs of infection.

When assisting a client with ambulation, what is the PCA's primary responsibility?

Answer: Provide support and monitor for instability

The PCA's primary role during ambulation is to provide physical support and watch for signs of imbalance or fatigue.

A PCA notices a client's skin is red and broken down over the tailbone. What should the PCA do first?

Answer: Report the finding to the supervisor immediately

Skin breakdown is a serious finding that must be reported to a supervisor promptly to prevent worsening pressure injuries.

Which task is typically included in a PCA's home management responsibilities?

Answer: Light housekeeping such as vacuuming and dusting

PCAs commonly perform light housekeeping tasks like vacuuming, dusting, and laundry to maintain a safe home environment.

A client asks the PCA to purchase lottery tickets with the client's money during a grocery run. What should the PCA do?

Answer: Refuse and report the request to a supervisor

PCAs should avoid non-essential financial transactions beyond approved shopping and must consult a supervisor about unusual requests.

What does 'range of motion exercises' refer to in a PCA's care duties?

Answer: Movements that keep joints flexible and prevent contractures

Range of motion exercises move joints through their full natural movement to maintain flexibility and prevent stiffness or contractures.