PCT Personal Care Skills Review

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An occupied bed has...

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Patient in it

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How are pressure sores developed?

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When there is an interruption to their blood flow circulation

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You should always wear gloves when changing a patient's linens?

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True

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Remove soiled linens without: Hugging them, smelling them, Shaking them, Folding them

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Shaking them

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Devon makes sure the bed is made tightly all the way around, while the dependent (bedbound) patient is in bed. What should he have done?

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Loosen the bedding around the foot of the bed, to reduce pressure on the feet

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What should you do before making the patient's bed? Options: Lock the bed to prevent movement. Raise the bed to a comfortable working level. Elevate the side rail on the opposite side.

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All are correct.

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When making an occupied bed the resident is in the bed and the NA needs to:

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Explain procedure and ensure safety, Keep body in good alignment, Make one side of the bed at a time to save time

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It’s important to ensure a resident’s safety when: Making an occupied bed, They are in a closed bed, Having them shake out their linens, Having them make their own bed

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Making an occupied bed

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What is the correct order for placing clean linens on an unoccupied bed? Fitted sheet, Flat sheet, Draw sheet, Blanket, Pillowcase/Pillow, Flat sheet, Draw sheet, Fitted sheet, Pillowcase/Pillow, Blanket, Fitted sheet, Draw sheet, Pillowcase/Pillow, Flat sheet, Blanket, Fitted sheet, Draw sheet, Flat sheet, Blanket, Pillowcase/Pillow

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Fitted sheet, Draw sheet, Flat sheet, Blanket, Pillowcase/Pillow

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To promote good body mechanics when making a bed, the healthcare professional should: Position the bed at a comfortable height

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Position the bed at a comfortable height.