PCA CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
what is the pca responsible for during restorative rehabilitation activities? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSproviding reminders on when to perform these
exercises
what is the pca responsible for prior to patient discharge? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSremoving iv catheters
who removes sterile dressings? - CORRECT-ANSWERSphysiscians
who is tasked with changing not sterile dressings? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe pca
what should a pca do during independent transfer? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmonitor the patient, remove any obstacles, be prepared to
assist patient
when should you use an assisted transfer? - CORRECT-ANSWERSif the
patient has trouble getting up, is unsteady on his/her feet or
requires assistance when moving
what temperature should the bath water not exceed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS105 degrees F; 40 degrees C
what should you do when the patient is bathing? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSprovide privacy by closing the door
, how do you determine if a patient has edema? - CORRECT-ANSWERSpress
gently on patient's legs and determine id the pressure causes a pit
what arm is the blood pressure cuff typically placed on? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe left arm
how many inches above the elbow crease should a blood pressure cuff be
placed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 inch = ___ cm
is the systolic number the top or bottom? - CORRECT-ANSWERStop
is the diastolic number the top or bottom? - CORRECT-ANSWERSbottom
up
how do you determine the pulse rate? - CORRECT-ANSWERScount
number of pulses during 30 second time interval and multiply by 2
where can you feel the apical pulse? - CORRECT-ANSWERSover the left
chest area in the 5th intercostal space
when should you use the apical pulse site? - CORRECT-ANSWERSif the
heart rate is irregular
when should a finding be reported during apical-radial defecit? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSif the difference exceeds 8-10 beats per minute
what is the normal number of bowel movements? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSone bowel movement per 3 days
what prevents blood clots from forming in deep veins? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSanti-embolitic stockings
what are antiembolitic stocking referred to as? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTED
hose help
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
what is the pca responsible for during restorative rehabilitation activities? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSproviding reminders on when to perform these
exercises
what is the pca responsible for prior to patient discharge? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSremoving iv catheters
who removes sterile dressings? - CORRECT-ANSWERSphysiscians
who is tasked with changing not sterile dressings? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe pca
what should a pca do during independent transfer? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmonitor the patient, remove any obstacles, be prepared to
assist patient
when should you use an assisted transfer? - CORRECT-ANSWERSif the
patient has trouble getting up, is unsteady on his/her feet or
requires assistance when moving
what temperature should the bath water not exceed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS105 degrees F; 40 degrees C
what should you do when the patient is bathing? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSprovide privacy by closing the door
, how do you determine if a patient has edema? - CORRECT-ANSWERSpress
gently on patient's legs and determine id the pressure causes a pit
what arm is the blood pressure cuff typically placed on? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSthe left arm
how many inches above the elbow crease should a blood pressure cuff be
placed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 inch = ___ cm
is the systolic number the top or bottom? - CORRECT-ANSWERStop
is the diastolic number the top or bottom? - CORRECT-ANSWERSbottom
up
how do you determine the pulse rate? - CORRECT-ANSWERScount
number of pulses during 30 second time interval and multiply by 2
where can you feel the apical pulse? - CORRECT-ANSWERSover the left
chest area in the 5th intercostal space
when should you use the apical pulse site? - CORRECT-ANSWERSif the
heart rate is irregular
when should a finding be reported during apical-radial defecit? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSif the difference exceeds 8-10 beats per minute
what is the normal number of bowel movements? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSone bowel movement per 3 days
what prevents blood clots from forming in deep veins? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSanti-embolitic stockings
what are antiembolitic stocking referred to as? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTED
hose help
