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PCT Personal Care Skills Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An occupied bed has...

a)

Patient in it

b)

No patient in it

2.

How are pressure sores developed?

a)

When there is an interruption to their blood flow circulation

b)

When their blood pressure gets high

c)

When their pulse is high

d)

When they good blood flow circulation

3.
You should always wear gloves when changing a patient's linens?
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Remove soiled linens without:
a)
Hugging them
b)
smelling them
c)
Shaking them
d)
Folding them
5.

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?

a)

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

b)

She did everything correctly

c)

Loosen the bedding at the head of the bed

d)

All of the bedding should be loose and aired out

6.

What should you do before making the patient's bed?

a)

Lock the bed to prevent movement.

b)

Raise the bed to a comfortable working level.

c)

Elevate the side rail on the opposite side.

d)

All are correct.

7.

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

a)

Explain procedure and ensure safety

b)

Keep body in good alignment

c)

Make one side of the bed at a time to save time

d)

All of the above

8.

It’s important to ensure a resident’s safety when:

a)

Making an occupied bed

b)

They are in a closed bed

c)

Having them shake out their linens

d)

Having them make their own bed

9.

In your own words, why should you gather and assemble your bed linen in the correct order before beginning the task of making a bed?

4 lines
10.

What is the correct order for placing clean linens on an unoccupied bed?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

11.

To promote good body mechanics when making a bed, the healthcare professional should:

a)

Bring all necessary clean linens into the room

b)

Position the bed at a comfortable height

c)

Help the patient into a nearby chair

d)

Lock the bed's wheels

12.

What is the purpose of a bath blanket/sheet when making an occupied bed?

a)

Act as a big absorbent bath towel

b)

Meet the patient's need for privacy

c)

Protect the bed linen from getting wet

d)

Provide extra padding to make the bed comfortable

13.

When should you change your patient's bed linens?

a)

Daily and as needed

b)

Every shift

c)

After every meal

d)

4 times a day

14.

Where should the pillow case be placed afteryouhavecompleted making the bed?

a)

To the opening of the door and windows

b)

At the foot of the bed

c)

Away from open areas

d)

On the linen tray

15.

The reason for encouraging the client to perform as much personal self-care as possible.

a)

This promotes independence, exercise, and self-esteem.

b)

This prevents secretions from entering the nasolacrimal ducts.

c)

It also ensures client safety.

16.

Bathing offers an excellent opportunity for the nurse to assess clients. How can the nurse assess a client while bathing? (Select all that may apply.)

a)

While bathing, the nurse can observing the client’s skin.

b)

While assisting, the nurse can assess the client’s physical needs.

c)

While bathing, the nurse has access to the client’s private areas thus observing the client holistically.

d)

The nurse can observe for the client’s ability to cope with his/her illness.

17.

Before gather supplies you must

a)

change the sheets

b)

warm the water

c)

wash your hands

d)

spray air freshener

18.

Always ask the resident to ________________

a)

stand up

b)

wash their hands

c)

test the water

19.

Select the supplies needed for a partial bed bath

a)

washcloths

b)

towels

c)

soap

d)

hand sanitizer

e)

basin

20.

True or false, Use a small amount of soap when washing eyes.

a)

true

b)

false

21.
Dentures that are not in placed in the mouth are kept.....
a)
Wrapped in a napkin in the top drawer
b)
Placed in a denture cup in the top drawer
c)
In a drinking glass in the bathroom
d)
In hot water to make them very clean
22.
How often is mouth care given to a person who is unconscious?
a)
At least every 2 hours
b)
At least every 4 hours
c)
Every 6 hours
d)
Twice a day
23.
When providing mouth care to an unconscious person, which is correct?
a)
Use your fingers to hold the mouth open
b)
Position the person on his back
c)
Use a hard bristled toothbrush
d)
Explain what you are doing step by step
24.
In order to prevent aspiration when performing oral hygiene on a person who is unconscious, they are placed 
a)
in high Fowler's
b)
in a side lying position
c)
in supine
d)
reverse Trendelenburg
25.

Intake and output

a)

AROM

b)

I & O

c)

PO

d)

ADL

26.

The abbreviation for nothing by mouth

a)

ac

b)

NPO

c)

cat

d)

PO

27.

The abbreviation for Activities of daily living is

(a)  

28.

ABDUCTION is the movement of an extremity going away from OR towards the midline of the body?

a)

Towards

b)

Away

29.

Define AROM:

a)

Patient assists or performs independently using voluntary muscle contraction.

b)

Patient is unable or not permitted to move. Could be because of M.D's order.

c)

Patient that performs very difficult exercises..

30.

Define PROM:

a)

A formal dance at the end of the year for many American high school students.

b)

Patient is unable or not permitted to move, Could be because of M.D's order.

c)

Patient performing activities such as active, voluntary contractions of muscles to incorporate strength and endurance.

31.

What does PROM stand for?

a)

Particular Range of Motion

b)

Passive Range of Motion

c)

Patient Range of Movement

d)

Passive Radius of Moving

32.

What does AROM stand for?

a)

Active Range of Motion

b)

Agile Reach of Motion

c)

Active Assortment of Medicine

d)

Assessment Range of Movement