PCA Competency Test (Georgia Exam) Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam 100 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
. It is all right to use any item in the home without asking as long as it is for the patient's
personal care. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
A neighbor has asked you some questions about the patient you are presently taking care of. "Mrs. Cooler is dying, isn't she?" How will you answer her? - CORRECT
ANSWER: I am sorry,but I cannot discuss Mrs.Cooler."
A patient accuses a Personal Care Assistant of stealing five dollars. The PCA has not taken the patient's money, but the patient does not believe this. What should the PCA do? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Notify the agency supervisor.
A patient is choking on some object that is caught in his airway. Before first-aid measures are applied, find out: - CORRECT ANSWER: C. If the patient can speak or cough
A patient is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. What safety precautions should
the PCA take? - CORRECT ANSWER: Allow NO SMOKING in the room
A patient lying on his back has slid down in bed and needs help in moving up again. To start this, the patient should, ifpossible: - CORRECT ANSWER: flex his knees and push with his heels
A patient who has been on bed rest is to get up in a chair. The Personal Care Assistant helps the patient to sit on the edge ofthe bed. The patient says, "I am dizzy." What should the PCA do? - CORRECT ANSWER: Support the patient in a sitting position and wait a minute or so to see if the dizziness goes away.
A patient's prescription for heart pills has recently been changed. The home health PCA should notify the agency supervisor immediately if the patient makes which of
these comments? - CORRECT ANSWER: "I have a rash on my stomach since I've
been taking these pills."
A rapid pulse and shortness of breath in a patient usually indicates the patient is
excited and does not need to be reported to the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
A regular diet is a well balanced diet with no restrictions. - CORRECT ANSWER: True 1 / 2
Administer medication. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
Always report a pulse rate if the beats per minute are under 60 or over 100 - CORRECT
ANSWER: True
Always tell the patient what you are going to do before starting a procedure. -
CORRECT ANSWER: True
Always transfer a patient towards his good side. - CORRECT ANSWER: True
An elderly male patient occasionally wets his trousers. What should the home health
PCA do? - CORRECT ANSWER: Encourage him to go to the bathroom at least every
two hours.
Apply a hot pack. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
As a Personal Care Assistant, you - CORRECT ANSWER: work as part of the health
care team.
As Personal Care Assistant, it is your responsibility to: - CORRECT ANSWER: do only the tasks that the registered nurse or therapist assigns to you
Assist with change of a colostomy bag. - CORRECT ANSWER: True
Bedrails should never be used to secure vest restraints - CORRECT ANSWER: True
Before helping a patient into or out ofa wheelchair, which ofthese actions are
necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER: Lock the brakes and fold the foot pieces up
Body language is: - CORRECT ANSWER: a way of communicating feelings by using the body, facial expressions and the eyes
Bread and potatoes are a good source of protein. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
Change a sterile dressing. - CORRECT ANSWER: False
Cut Nails - CORRECT ANSWER: False
Diarrhea can cause dehydration and other serious complications and should be
reported. - CORRECT ANSWER: True
During a visit, you need to wash your hands after removing gloves: - CORRECT
ANSWER: All of the above: before you give physical care to the patient.,after you pet the dog.,before you leave the patient's home
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