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PCA exam questions & Answers


co worker safety tips for one on one - (CORRECT ANSWER)-stay alert
sit facing the patient
no cell phone usage
use the restrictive restraints for managing the patients behavior if ordered


validation therapy - (CORRECT ANSWER)-when you try to understand what is "real" for the
person with dementia and respond accordingly.


six factors that could affect a persons vital signs - (CORRECT ANSWER)-injury or illness
exercise
emotions
medical conditions
age
gender


normal BP - (CORRECT ANSWER)-systolic: 90-140
diastolic: 60-90


Normal oral temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)-97.6-99.6


Normal axillary temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)-96.6-98.6


axillary temperature is taken where - (CORRECT ANSWER)-armpit

, normal rectal temperature - (CORRECT ANSWER)-98.6-100.6


Normal pulse range - (CORRECT ANSWER)-66-100 beats per minute


Normal respiration range - (CORRECT ANSWER)-12-20 per minute


normal pulse oximetry - (CORRECT ANSWER)-> or equal to 95%


report vital sign measurements immediately to the nurse if they are abnormally _____ or
_____. - (CORRECT ANSWER)-High/Low


besides the rate when taking a pulse, what do you need to be aware of? - (CORRECT
ANSWER)-Rhythm and Quality


6 reasons a patient may be at risk to fall - (CORRECT ANSWER)-history of a fall
aged over 65
taking 3-4 medications daily
problems with the bladder or bowel
poor mobility
sensory imparement
male gender


what is the number one reason patients fall? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-They need to use the
restroom


what agency issues the standards reguarding the use of restraints? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-
The joint commission and CMS


Name a reason a patient may need to be restrained. - (CORRECT ANSWER)-if they are at
risk for harming themselves or others.

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