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2024 - 2025 NHA CPCT PATIENT CARE FINAL
EXAM|ACTUAL 200Qs&As|ALREADY GRADED A+
ADLs - ANS:->>>activities of daily living For a bed bath, you will need: - ANS:->>>bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry bag Bathing is an activity that can also provide a chance to observe any skin breakdown such as - ANS:->>>tenderness, redness, warm in any area of bony prominence Supplies necessary for a bath - ANS:->>>bath towel, washcloth, skin cleanser, gown, body lotion, powder, and deodorant For a bed bath the supplies needed - ANS:->>>a bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry bag ANS:->>>shower chair When bathing patients - ANS:->>>a complete bed bath is not done everyday a can be helpful if a patient becomes fatigued or unsteady -
How does a patient check the water temperature? - ANS:->>>use back of hand The bath water should be at for a warm temperature - ANS:->>>37* to 46* c (98.6* to115* f) Most routine baths are at what temperature? - ANS:->>>40.5* to 43.3* c (105* to 110* f) For privacy for a bath keep - ANS:->>>the patient's room door closes, pull curtain in ashared space, and keep the patient's body covered with a bath blanket A should be in close reach, especially if patient is alone in the shower
- ANS:->>>call light During bed baths, keep the bed rail on the side to ensure the patient does not roll off the bed. - ANS:->>>opposite Could lead to infection. - ANS:->>>iv; surgical incisions Ensure sites and are protected from moisture, which
site Catheter care is done - ANS:->>>2x daily If a patient has a catheter in, ensure that there is enough slack in the catheter tubing and that the bag is - ANS:->>>secured to the side of the bed; not the bed rail Why should the catheter bag be secured to the side of the bed? - ANS:->>>to prevent the catheter from being pulled out during repositioning A sitz bath is how long? - ANS:->>> 20 - 30 minutes What does a sitz bath do? - ANS:->>>the warm water bathes and soothes the perineal and anal areas A sitz bath is useful after - ANS:->>>childbirth, vaginal or rectal surgery, or hemorrhoids Dyshasia - ANS:->>>difficulty swallowing
Npo - ANS:->>>nothing by mouth Oral care offered when - ANS:->>>patient is awake, after meals, and bed time For a patient with natural teeth use, - ANS:->>>a soft bristle toothbrush and toothpaste If patient is unable, gently cleanse each tooth in a circular motion at a 45* angle to the gums from the - ANS:->>>back of the mouth toward the front When washing dentures, they are placed in a washbasin containing - ANS:-
lukewarm water (hot water can damage them) To break the suction on the upper denture.. - ANS:->>>use your thumb and forefinger
What three things are important for having a clean bed? - ANS:->>>- comfort
- Healing
- Infection control The best time to perform bed making - ANS:->>>when patient is:
- Out of bed
- Ambulating
- Showering
- Having a procedure When transporting clean linens to the patient's room... - ANS:->>>hold them away fromyour body so that any pathogens on your uniform do not transfer to the clean supplies 8 item for bed making - ANS:->>>- a fitted sheet
- Mattress pad
- Flat sheet
- Pillowcases
- Lift (draw sheet)
- Absorbent pads
- Blankets
- Linen bag
Before changing linens, complete any tasks that could soil the bed sheets such as: - ANS:->>>use bathroom, bathe patient 7 step process for occupied bed: - ANS:->>>1. Roll the patient to one side of the bed
Assist the patient by gently guiding the arm with the iv line - ANS:->>>through the arm sleeve Only a can disconnect the patient from the infusion pump to help them dress or undress - ANS:->>>rn For hair care: - ANS:->>>- comb downwards
- Do small sections at a time
- Start combing from the scalp You are taking the hospital gown off a patient who has an iv line in the right arm. Which arm should you take out of the gown first? - ANS:->>>left arm Be aware of any activity restrictions... - ANS:->>>before assisting the patients out of the bed leave confuses or unstable patients alone - ANS:->>>never If the patient is unable to get out of the bed for toileting, you will provide a - ANS:->>>bedpan or urinal A bedpan is for - ANS:->>>females
A urinal is for - ANS:->>>males
It might be difficult for patients who have had a stroke to chew on the affected. When feeding the patient, what should pct do? - ANS:->>>direct the food toward the non affected side of the mouth Spoon; fork It is important to weigh patients accurately because weight determines many - ANS:->>>treatments and medication dosages Types of scales - ANS:->>>- upright (electronic or mechanical)
- Bed scale
- Chair scale
- Sling scale Make sure the scale is set to zero.. - ANS:->>>prior to use When weighing a patient using an in-bed scale, - ANS:->>>subtract the weight ofbedding and equipment Ensure that all connections are secure before - ANS:->>>raising the patient for Using a is safer than a when assisting with feeding - answers
the weight measure Accepting - ANS:->>>hearing what a patient says and following the thoughts they express
Example of focusing - ANS:->>>"i'm enjoying hearing your thoughts about your upcoming vacation, bit let's get back to what to do if this keeps bleeding after you leave." Giving a broad opening - ANS:->>>allowing patient to direct the discussion Example of giving a broad opening - ANS:->>>"what do we need to know about what we're doing today?" Giving recognition - ANS:->>>showing a patient recognition as an individual, including addressing them by name Example of giving recognition - ANS:->>>"let's get started as soon as you're ready, mr. Ellis" Making observations - ANS:->>>sharing your perceptions with a patient Example of making observations - ANS:->>>"you seem a bit nervous today" Mirroring - ANS:->>>restating the patient's statement to show understanding
Example of mirroring - ANS:->>>patient: "i can't always understand what the doctor is telling me.: Pct: "you're having difficulty understanding your doctor?" Offering self - ANS:->>>conveying your availability to listen and help
Use trust and honesty to build... - ANS:->>>effective, positive relationships with patients and their families The body's stable, balanced state. - ANS:->>>homeostasis Secretion of milk glands in the breasts - ANS:->>>location An acute viral respiratory infection that causes cough, sore throat, body aches, weakness, fever, headache, and stuffy nose - ANS:->>>influenza A disease resulting from the buildup of plague from fat and cholesterol inside the arteries, thus partially or fully blocking circulation to vital organs - ANS:-
atherosclerosis Which if the following body systems protects the body by filtering blood and lymph, and removing toxins that can cause infection and disease? - ANS:- lymphatic Excessive sweating - ANS:->>>diaphoresis
Grating sound within an arthritic joint - ANS:->>>crepitus A microorganism capable of causing disease - ANS:->>>pathogen
