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Reinforce a dressing. - ANSWER True Apply a hot pack. - ANSWER False Give an enema. - ANSWER False Administer medication. - ANSWER False Change a sterile dressing. - ANSWER False Assist with change of a colostomy bag. - ANSWER True Give a rectal suppository. - ANSWER False Give a tubal feeding. - ANSWER False give insulin - ANSWER False Cut Nails - ANSWER False As a Personal Care Assistant, you - ANSWER work as part of the health care team. When you work in the h...

PCA test review pathogens are microorganism that -cause disease and infections use of deodorants is important for health workers because -they are in close contact with clients the client refuse to take treatment this is an example of -patient bill of rights who is responsible for diagnosing treatment -the doctor UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS are .. -mandated federal standards where is apical pulse taken ? -in the heart

PCA Sacraments Ordination Exam What is a Sacrament? Explain in laymen's terms. Defend with Scripture proofs. WSC #92 - "A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed and applied to believers." * Romans 4:11 - He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith... * 1 Cor. 10:16-17 - The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in ...

PCA practice exam When observing a patients skin integrity, a CPCT should recognize that the first sign of break down is? Redness A CPCT is measuring an adult patients blood pressure electronically. What reading should the technician report to the nurse? 130/81 mm Hg What findings should a CPCT report to a nurse? a 1-year-old patient who has a pulse rate of 50 BPM What action should the CPCT take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? In...

PCA Exam What are important considerations when describing a population? age, distribution, birth rate A community of organisms includes all the organisms that share a habitat which of the following would be considered a density-independent factor regulation population growth extreme weather which of the following terms refers to dispersal of individuals into a population immigration an ecosystem is a community of interacting organisms and their physical environment ...

PCA exam What are the pca's tasks vital signs, blood sugars, specimens What tasks should a pca not do? start an IV, put in catheters, access patients What should you ask when doing a service or treatment? Ask patients name and date of birth SBAR communication tool Situation- state patient's name Background- report any background info Assessment-report observations/findings Recommendation-report how you feel follow up should occur AC before meals ad lib as des...

PCA Exam- Weeds What are weeds plants that interfere with the growing of crops or ornamental plants or cause other types of damage Invasive weeds cause ecological damage by displacing native plants and the organisms that feed on them; compete with ag crops for water and nutrients, causing them to become more susceptible to disease or other pests True weeds adapt well to local climates, soils, and other external conditions Perennial weeds capable of reproducing through vegetat...

PCA Exam Defoliants Defoliation Leaf loss or leaf absicisson. In cotton production, it usually refers to leaf loss associated with application of a chemical that injures the leaf. Defoliation can also occur through natural leaf maturation and senessence, particularly with cooling weather after boll development Desiccation acclereated drying of plant tissue Harvest Aid Chemical chemicals with various modes of action that facilitate machine harvest by influencing boll opening, reduci...

PCA Practice Exam Which of the following actions should the CPCT take when preparing to transfer from a bed to a stretcher? Elevating the bed to a position equal to the height of the stretcher A CPCT is assisting a patient to take self-administered medication. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following medications should not be crushed? Enteric-coated When a CPCT is distributing laboratory results to an ordering physicians, which results priority? Presurgical A CPCT...

PCA exam questions Per Davita policy, fever and chills is defined as a. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F with symptoms b. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F without symptoms c. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F with symptoms d. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F without symptoms c. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F ...

PCA Exam Test Study Guide Questions and Answers What are some risk factors of skin breakdown? Limited physical ability, age, lack of hydration, poor nutrition, etc. What is the name of the assessment scale used to help determine if a patient is at a greater risk of developing pressure ulcers? Braden Scale _________ is a localized injury to the skin and/or the underlying tissue. It is a result of presence over a bony prominence. Pressure injury What is the main governing body t...