1.
[Communicatiion Skills]
Communication is defined as:
2.
[Communicatiion Skills]
Body language is:
3.
[Communicatiion Skills]
When a client, caregiver, or co-worker makes you angry, you should:
4.
[Communicatiion Skills]
A client accuses you of stealing ten dollars. You have not taken the money, but the client does not believe you. What should do?
5.
[Communicatiion Skills]
Mr. Jones makes you uncomfortable because of sexual statements and an occasional misplaced hand. How would you handle this situation?
6.
[Communicatiion Skills]
When speaking to a client who is hard of hearing and does not wear a hearing aide, you should:
7.
[Communicatiion Skills]
The client with dementia
8.
[Communicatiion Skills]
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?
9.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
The client tells you he has had a red rash for three days. What should you do?
10.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
After arriving to care for Mr. Jones, he complains he has had severe cramping pains in the calf of his left legfor the last three hours. You call your supervisor to report this and then record on your documentation notes:
11.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
The principles of documenting your care include:
12.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
It is your responsibility as a personal care attendant to:
13.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
A client complains that he has fallen three times in the past two days. Which of the steps should you take?
14.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
It is Mrs. Kelly's bath day, but she states she is in too much pain to take the bath. What should you do?
15.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
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:
16.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
When a client complains of pain, what should the personal care attendant do first?
17.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
Which of the following incidents in a mentally ill client should you report immediately?
18.
[OBSERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION]
18. 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?
19.
[INFECTION CONTROL]
During a visit you need to wash your hands:
20.
[INFECTION CONTROL]
In what situations should gloves be used?
21.
[INFECTION CONTROL]
When soiled linen is removed from the client's bed, it should be:
22.
[INFECTION CONTROL]
Which of the following best describes standard Precautions?
23.
[INFECTION CONTROL]
In caring for a client with HIV/AIDS, you must practice which of the following Standard Precautions?
24.
[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?
25.
[BODY FUNCTIONS AND CHANGES]
Mrs. Smith complains of constipation when you are there. Which of the following should you do?
26.
[BODY FUNCTIONS AND CHANGES]
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?
27.
[BODY FUNCTIONS AND CHANGES]
Mr. Jones, a client with dementia, is becoming very agitated. Which of the following suggestions would be helpful in this situation?
28.
[MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT]
Part of your duties as a personal care attendant is to assure a safe home environment. This includes:
29.
[MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT]
When a grease fire occurs, you can:
30.
[MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT]
Which laundry product is also a disinfectant?
31.
[MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT]
When working in a kitchen it is important to practice good safety. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate safety measure?
32.
[MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT]
To prevent accidental poisoning of children and adults with cognitive impairments which of the following actions is best?
33.
[MAINTENANCE OF A CLEAN, SAFE ENVIRONMENT]
A client is receiving oxygen through a nasal tube. You would perform all of the following safety precautions except:
