PCA CERTIFICATION EXAM SOLVED 100%
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providing reminders on when to perform these exercises
what is the pca responsible for during restorative rehabilitation activities?
removing iv catheters
what is the pca responsible for prior to patient discharge?
physiscians
who removes sterile dressings?
the pca
who is tasked with changing not sterile dressings?
monitor the patient, remove any obstacles, be prepared to assist patient
what should a pca do during independent transfer?
if the patient has trouble getting up, is unsteady on his/her feet or requires
assistance when moving
when should you use an assisted transfer?
105 degrees F; 40 degrees C
what temperature should the bath water not exceed?
provide privacy by closing the door
what should you do when the patient is bathing?
press gently on patient's legs and determine id the pressure causes a pit
how do you determine if a patient has edema?
the left arm
what arm is the blood pressure cuff typically placed on?
1 inch = ___ cm
how many inches above the elbow crease should a blood pressure cuff be placed?
top
is the systolic number the top or bottom?
bottom up
is the diastolic number the top or bottom?
count number of pulses during 30 second time interval and multiply by 2
how do you determine the pulse rate?
over the left chest area in the 5th intercostal space
where can you feel the apical pulse?
if the heart rate is irregular
when should you use the apical pulse site?
if the difference exceeds 8-10 beats per minute
when should a finding be reported during apical-radial defecit?
one bowel movement per 3 days
what is the normal number of bowel movements?
anti-embolitic stockings
what prevents blood clots from forming in deep veins?
TED hose help
what are antiembolitic stocking referred to as?
incentive spirometer
, device that promotes circulation to the lungs and the movement of air into the lungs
incentive spirometer
what device is designed to minimize the risk of getting pnemonia in patients confined to
hospital beds?
check level of saturation
what may a pca be asked to do pertaining to dressings?
monitoring vital signs
what is a pca responsible for during blood transfusions?
yes
can a pca apply oxygen therapy?
obtaining vital signs, gathering patients belongings, and assisting transport
crews
what does a pca do during transfer?
yes
will a pca help with wheelchairs?
Yes, of course.
does the pca bring patients to the facilitys entrance for pickup?
twice daily
how often should ROM exercises be performed?
5
how many times should a joint be moved during rom exercises?
mask
what ppe should be worn for droplet precautions?
n95 respirator
what ppe should be worn for airborne precautions?
gown and glove
what ppe should be worn for contact precautions?
hematologica disorders
what is a peripheral blood smear used to diagnose?
1/4 an inch
how far away should the blood be from the back of the slide?
30 degrees
what angle should you hold the slide for blood smears?
15 minutes
how long should a bandaid stay on for?
3-4
how many times should a blue topped tube be inverted?
8-10
how many times should lavender and green topped tubes be inverted for?
5
how many times should serum separator and red topped tubes be inverted for?
between the qrs complex and st segment
where is the j point located?
a decreased potassium level
what are large u waves associated with?
CORRECT!!
providing reminders on when to perform these exercises
what is the pca responsible for during restorative rehabilitation activities?
removing iv catheters
what is the pca responsible for prior to patient discharge?
physiscians
who removes sterile dressings?
the pca
who is tasked with changing not sterile dressings?
monitor the patient, remove any obstacles, be prepared to assist patient
what should a pca do during independent transfer?
if the patient has trouble getting up, is unsteady on his/her feet or requires
assistance when moving
when should you use an assisted transfer?
105 degrees F; 40 degrees C
what temperature should the bath water not exceed?
provide privacy by closing the door
what should you do when the patient is bathing?
press gently on patient's legs and determine id the pressure causes a pit
how do you determine if a patient has edema?
the left arm
what arm is the blood pressure cuff typically placed on?
1 inch = ___ cm
how many inches above the elbow crease should a blood pressure cuff be placed?
top
is the systolic number the top or bottom?
bottom up
is the diastolic number the top or bottom?
count number of pulses during 30 second time interval and multiply by 2
how do you determine the pulse rate?
over the left chest area in the 5th intercostal space
where can you feel the apical pulse?
if the heart rate is irregular
when should you use the apical pulse site?
if the difference exceeds 8-10 beats per minute
when should a finding be reported during apical-radial defecit?
one bowel movement per 3 days
what is the normal number of bowel movements?
anti-embolitic stockings
what prevents blood clots from forming in deep veins?
TED hose help
what are antiembolitic stocking referred to as?
incentive spirometer
, device that promotes circulation to the lungs and the movement of air into the lungs
incentive spirometer
what device is designed to minimize the risk of getting pnemonia in patients confined to
hospital beds?
check level of saturation
what may a pca be asked to do pertaining to dressings?
monitoring vital signs
what is a pca responsible for during blood transfusions?
yes
can a pca apply oxygen therapy?
obtaining vital signs, gathering patients belongings, and assisting transport
crews
what does a pca do during transfer?
yes
will a pca help with wheelchairs?
Yes, of course.
does the pca bring patients to the facilitys entrance for pickup?
twice daily
how often should ROM exercises be performed?
5
how many times should a joint be moved during rom exercises?
mask
what ppe should be worn for droplet precautions?
n95 respirator
what ppe should be worn for airborne precautions?
gown and glove
what ppe should be worn for contact precautions?
hematologica disorders
what is a peripheral blood smear used to diagnose?
1/4 an inch
how far away should the blood be from the back of the slide?
30 degrees
what angle should you hold the slide for blood smears?
15 minutes
how long should a bandaid stay on for?
3-4
how many times should a blue topped tube be inverted?
8-10
how many times should lavender and green topped tubes be inverted for?
5
how many times should serum separator and red topped tubes be inverted for?
between the qrs complex and st segment
where is the j point located?
a decreased potassium level
what are large u waves associated with?
