16 Personal Services Care Attendant Test - CRHC

  • PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT TEST

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  • Communication is defined as:*
  • Body language is:*
  • When a client, caregiver, or co-worker makes you angry, you should:*
  • Mr. Jones makes you uncomfortable because of sexual statements and an occasional misplaced hand. How would you handle this situation?:*
  • When speaking to a client who is hard of hearing and odes not wear hearing aides, you should:*
  • The client with dementia*
  • Clients sometimes express religious beliefs with which the personal care attendant does not agree. In dealing with these situations, which should the attendant use as a guide?*

  • OBSERVATION, REPORTING, AND DOCUMENTATION

  • The client tells you he has had a red rash for three days. What should you do?*
  • After arriving to care for Mr. Jones, he complains he has had severe cramping pains in the calf of his left leg for the last three hours. You call your supervisor to report this and then record on your documentation notes:*
  • The principles of documenting your care include:*
  • It is your responsibility as a personal care attendant to:*
  • A client complains that he has fallen three times in the past two days. Which of the steps should you take?*
  • It is Mrs. Kelly’s bath day, but she states she is in too much pain to take the bath. What should you do?*
  • A personal care attendant is way behind in seeing all of the assigned clients. She decides to skip part of the care of her last client. She documented that the care was given as assigned. This is an example of:*
  • When a client complains of pain, what should the personal care attendant do first?*
  • Which of the following incidents in a mentally ill client should you report immediately?*
  • Mrs. Rand, who has diabetes and takes insulin regularly, tells the personal care attendant that she feels very nervous and jittery. What should the PCA do?*

  • INFECTION CONTROL

  • During a visit you need to wash your hands:*
  • In what situations should gloves be used?*
  • When soiled linen is removed from the client's bed, it should be:*
  • Which of the following best describes standard Precautions?*
  • In care for a client with HIV/AIDS, you must practice which of the following Standard Precautions?*

  • BODY FUNCTIONS AND CHANGES

  • Mrs. Snodgrass tells you that she hasn’t had a stool since your last visit five days ago. What should you do?*
  • Mrs. Jones is an 82-year-old who lives alone. She returned home yesterday after surgery for a fractured hip and rehabilitation in an extended care facility. When doing care, which of the following is the most important to report to your supervisor?*
  • Mrs. Smith complains of constipation when you are there. Which of the following should you do?*
  • Mrs. Seevers has Alzheimer’s disease. Her caregiver reports that Mrs. Seevers has been trying to leave home at all hours. What would you do?*
  • Mr. Jones, a client with dementia, is becoming very agitated. Which of the following suggestions would be helpful in this situation?*

  • MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT

  • Part of your duties as a personal care attendant is to assure a safe home environment. This includes:*
  • When a grease fire occurs, you can:*
  • Which laundry product is also a disinfectant?*
  • When working in a kitchen it is important to practice good safety. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate safety measure?*
  • To prevent accidental poisoning of children and adults with cognitive impairments which of the following actions is best?*
  • A client is receiving oxygen through a nasal tube. You would perform all of the following safety precautions except:*

  • EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  • In case of a fire in the home, what is the best procedure to follow?*
  • In case of an emergency, the MOST important number to call is:*
  • A client is choking on some object that is caught in his airway. Before any first-aid measures are applied, find out:*
  • You arrive at a client’s home that lives alone. He does not answer the door when you knock and the door is locked. What do you do first?*
  • A client suddenly complains of intense, squeezing pain in the chest that goes down the arm. The client is sweating profusely. The personal care attendant should:*
  • While giving a bath in a shower chair, the client suddenly gasps and becomes unresponsive. The personal care attendant who is CPR certified should:*
  • As a personal care attendant, what can you do for a client’s minor burn as an emergency procedure?*

  • DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS

  • Which is not a common reaction of children to stress?*
  • Mrs. Smith, age 85, does not like to eat. To encourage her to improve the amount she eats, you should:*
  • You are caring for Johnny, a 7 year old, with cerebral palsy. He is showing sign of aggression and shouting at you. What can you do to change that behavior?*
  • Mr. Marsh has Alzheimer’s disease. You assist him twice a week with bathing, as he can no longer perform activities of daily living independently. You are very frustrated because he grabs onto you or the washcloth during the bath. What can you do to prevent this?*
  • Mrs. Ramirez lives with her son and his two teenage children. Her hospital bed is in the living room because there is no bedroom space for her. The family keeps walking through this area while you are assisting with her bath. What can you do to give the client privacy?*
  • Mr. and Mrs. Williams, both in their 70s, are distressed about changes that are affecting their lives. Which of the following would not be stressful?*
  • Which is an example of confidential information?*
  • Which of the statements is true about any client with disabilities?*
  • Mrs. Thomas had a stroke six months ago, which resulted in right-sided weakness along with difficulty in swallowing and speaking. Due to these problems she cries easily and gets angry with you frequently. How can you help ease her anxiety?*
  • Which of these statements about the elderly is true?*
  • The ability to make observations is even more important when working with infants and young children than it is when working with adults. The main reason for this is that infants and young children:*
  • When basic needs of clients, no matter what age, are met, the client will feel*
  • In caring for a dying client, which of the following guidelines should not be followed?*

  • PERSONAL CARE

  • Urinary leg bags are used for:*
  • When assisting with a bath, how often should the water be changed?*
  • Which of the following is the most appropriate practice to promote good skin care in the elderly?*
  • Why is it important that a client have good mouth care?*
  • The personal care attendant is helping Mrs. Elden with her bath. Mrs. Elden prefers to wash her perineal area herself. Which of these measures should the PCA take?*
  • You are to assist Mr. Stone into the shower. To be sure the water is not too hot, what should do?*
  • Mrs. Willow’s Foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag. The drainage bag should always be kept*
  • An elderly client occasionally wets his trousers. What should you do?*

  • SAFE TRANSFER TECHNIQUES AND AMBULATION

  • You are assisting your client in a transfer when he suddenly becomes weak and begins to fall. You should:*
  • You need to get Mrs. Jones from the bed to the wheelchair. She has left-sided weakness due to a stroke. Which step would you do first to insure a safe transfer?*
  • Mrs. Alexander was in a car accident and sustained multiple fractures one month ago. She is now being cared for in her home. Her right leg is still in a cast. When you ambulate this client with her walker, where would you stand?*
  • Before helping a client into or out of a wheelchair, which of these actions is necessary?*
  • A client has had a stroke and has left-sided weakness. The client can walk with assistance of a cane. It is best for the personal care attendant to assist this client by walking:*
  • A client who has been in bed wants to get up in a chair. you assist him to sit on the edge of the bed. The client says, "I'm dizzy." What should you do?*

  • NORMAL RANGE OF MOTION AND POSITIONING

  • A client lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help moving up in bed. To start this, the client should, if possible:*
  • To prevent pressure sores in the elderly, you should:*
  • Which of these statements describe good body mechanics?*

  • NUTRITION

  • A normal newborn should bed:*
  • Which food is appropriate on a low salt diet?*
  • The four basic food groups are:*
  • Which of these fluids is highest in protein?*
  • When clients do not have enough fluids, they may develop which of these problems?*

  • ASSISTING WITH SELF-MEDICATIONS

  • Which statement is incorrect?*
  • The personal care attendant should:*

  • THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE OR FALSE STATEMENTS

  • The most important measure to prevent the spread of disease is hand washing.*
  • Beliefs and practices differ in cultures and often include what medical treatments may be accepted.*
  • The food eaten in a culture is influenced by where they live, the kinds of foods that grow there and their religious restrictions.*
  • As a personal care attendant, you can help clients meet their spiritual needs by accepting how clients express their beliefs.*
  • Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be reported.*
  • Smoking in bed is fine for anyone who is not confused.*
  • A personal care attendant encourages her client to be as independence as possible.*
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