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PCA exam questions & Answersco 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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