PCA

1)  Which of the following are included in a care plan?

Select all that apply.

A)   How the services will be delivered

B)   When services will delivered

C)  Where the services will be delivered

D)  Who will deliver the services

2) Who may receive PCA services?

Select all that apply.

A)  Children

B)  Adults

C)  Elderly

3) Fill in the blank.  All persons under the age of _________ must have a responsible party.

A)  16

B)  18

C)  21

D)  25

4) Who may choose the agency that will provide the PCA services after the service plan is complete?

Select all that apply.

A)   The qualified professional

B)  The person who is receiving services

C)   The responsible party

D)  The social worker

5) Which of the following are considered services that a PCA can perform?

Select all that apply.

A)  Activities of daily living

B)   Health related procedures and tasks

C)  Instrumental Activities of daily living for people over 18 years of age.

D)   Redirection and intervention for behavior

6) Which of the following are ways the PCA can support the person's choice and independence?

Select all that apply

A)  Encourage the person to do daily tasks

B)  Offer assistance when necessary

C)   Be patient as the person completes tasks at their own pace

D)   Determine the daily schedule

7) The qualified professional must be a ____________ when the PCA is doing health related functions.

Select the best response.

A)  Doctor

B)  Registered Nurse

C)   Case manager

D)  Social worker

8) Who can answer PCA questions about the care plan and how to complete tasks?

Select all that apply.

A)  Responsible part

B)  The person

C)  Qualified professional

D)  Assessor

9)What kind of statements should be used when talking about feelings?

Select the best response.

A)  “We” statements

B)  “You” statements

C)  “I” Statements

D)  “They” statements

10) Which of the following are skills you need in order to be a good communicator?

Select all that apply.

A)  Listening

B)  Ask good questions

C)  Observing nonverbal communication

D)  Accepting feedback

11) Which of the following are good listening techniques?

Select all that apply.

A)  Ask questions to clarify

B)  Give the speaker your full attention

C)  Avoid interrupting

D)  Rehearse your response while listening

12) Which of the following are important behaviors for a PCA worker?

Select all that apply.

A)  Dressing accordingly to professional standards

B)  Show patience

C)  Keep promises and commitments

D)  Take pride in your work

13) When should a PCA give notice if he/she is unable to work?

Select the best response.

A)  ASAP

B)  6 hours before your scheduled shift

C)  10 hours after your scheduled shift

D)  18 hours before your scheduled to work

14)The persons plan of care calls for using a Hoyer lift but you have not been trained in its use.  What should you do?

A)  Use the lift

B)  Call your Qualified Professional

C)  Transfer the client without using the lift

15) When would you ease a person you are providing service for down onto the nearest surface?

Select all that apply.

A.  If there is a danger the person will fall

B.  If you experience back pain

C.  If you are losing your grip on the person

D.  If the person becomes fearful

16)Who should the PCA call if there is a situation but it is not life threatening?

Select all that apply.

A)  911

B)  QP

C)  PCA agency

17) What should you do if the person you are caring for has one or more of the following symptoms, chest pain, trouble breathing, problems with vision and general weakness?

Select the best response.

A)  Call PCA agency

B)  Call 911

C)  Call QP

D)  Call responsible party

18) What should you do if you suspect internal bleeding?

Select the best response.

A)  Call the QP

B)  Call 911

C)  Call the PCA agency

D)  Call the responsible person

19) Which of the following are common signs of shock?

Select all that apply.

A)  Person's skin is cool

B)  Person's skin is clammy

C)  Person appears pale or gray

D)  Eyes may seem to stare

20) Which of the following are common signs of stroke?

Select all that apply.

a)   Numbness in the face or extremities

b)  Sudden inability to speak or think clearly

c)  Trouble with vision

d)  Loss of coordination

21) Which of the following should receive a report when an emergency occurs?

Select all that apply.

A)  QP

B)  PCA agency

C)  Responsible party

22) What do the letters stand for in the acronym RACE?

Select the best response.

A)  Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

B)  Remove, Alarm, Control, Extinguish

C)  Recover, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

D)  Rescue, Alarm, Control, Extinguish

23) A person with an infection is likely to feel which of the following? 

Select all that apply.

A)  Pain in the infected area

B)  Very hot or cold

C)  Nauseated.

D)  Very tired

24) Which of the following are ways you can take care of your health and prevent the spread of infection?

Select all that apply.

A.  Get enough sleep

B.  Eat right

C.  . Manage your stress

D.  Keep your immunizations current

25) Which of the following are good hygiene habits that stop the spread of germs and infection?

Select all that apply.

A)  Wash hands frequently and correctly

B)  Do not touch a person’s body fluids

C)  Catch a sneeze in a handkerchief

D)  Wear gloves or masks as needed

26)When should you wash your hands?

Select all that apply.

A)  Before sleeping

B)  Before eating

C)  Before preparing food

D)  Before providing personal care

27) Fill in the blank.  Always wash the surface of raw vegetables with soap and water or _____________.

Select the best response.

a)  Baking soda solution

b)  Disinfectant

c)  Vinegar water

d)  Diluted bleach

28)What is the recommended length of time for rinsing your hands?

Select the best response.

a)  20 seconds

b)  30 seconds

c)  45 seconds

d)  60 seconds

29) Wear gloves when the person you are working with has which of the following?

Select all that apply.

A)  Open sores

B)  Diarrhea

C)  Diagnosed infection

D)  Compromised immune system

30) Always assume a person is _______________.

Select the best response.

A)  Conscious

B)  Competent

C)  Infectious

D)  Capable

31) Fill in the blank.  Do not use _______________ gloves because of potential allergic reaction.

Select the best response.

A)  Rubber

B)  Vinyl

C)  Nitrile

D)  LateX

34) The person you are working with consistently hits you to get your attention.  How would you address the problem?

Select the best response.

A)  Encourage the behavior

B)  Avoid the situation

C)  Provide alternative behavior

D)  Contact your QP or supervisor

35) Your client has been refusing to eat.  How would you address the problem?

A)  ignore the behavior

B)  Avoid the situation

C)  Provide alternative behavior

D)  Contact your QP

36) Which of the following events can cause stress in a person's life?

Select all that apply.

A)  Changing jobs

B)  Having a baby

C)  Becoming injured

D)  Winning the lottery