PCW Final Competency Test Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Which of these are allowed as unskilled skin care? Select all that apply. *A non-prescription lotion or sprayA preventive spray on unbroken skinRubbing a reddened area and reporting itA doctor-prescribed medicated lotionSkin care CANNOT be given by a PCW when: Select all that apply. The client has a hangnail, and the skin around it is not broken or bleedingThe client has broken skinThe client has a chronic skin condition that is flaring up (active)The client has old bruises from a past fallBathing may include everything below EXCEPT: Getting supplies readyHelping the client in and out of the tubGiving a bed bath if neededWashing a client's back when they have a bed soreDrying the client when doneWhich of these are unskilled hair care tasks? Select all that apply.Shampooing with a non-prescription shampooDrying the hairCombing and stylingUsing a shampoo that needs a doctor's prescriptionWhich of these are allowed as part of nail care? Select all that apply.Soaking nailsTrimming nailsPushing back cuticles without a metal toolFiling nailsPainting nailsWhich conditions mean a PCW should NOT do nail care on a client? Select all that apply.Congestive heart failure (CHF)DiabetesHigh blood pressureParalysisWhich of these are unskilled mouth care tasks? Select all that apply.Denture careFlossingRinsingBrushingScraping teeth with a metal tool to remove plaqueWhich clothing items can a PCW help a client put on? Select all that apply.Socks, pants, and shirtsUnderwearSupport stockings that need a doctor's prescriptionA brace or splint that needs a lot of adjusting to put onBladder and bowel care may include: Select all that apply.Helping the client to and from the bathroomHelping with urinals, bedpans, and the commodeChanging clothing and pads used for incontinenceEmptying a catheter or ostomy bag (without breaking the seal)Which of these make feeding a skilled task that a PCW cannot do? Select all that apply.The client has a choking hazardThe client needs a feeding tubeThe client can chew and swallow safely on their ownWhich of these respiratory tasks CAN a PCW do? Select all that apply.Clean or change the oxygen tubingFill the distilled water reservoirMove the mask or cannula to wash the client's faceTurn the oxygen flow rate up or downWhat should you do first when you find a new wound on a client?Keep working and watch itTell a neighbor to keep an eye on itCall your supervisor right away, before you do anything elseCall your supervisor at the end of your shiftWhich of these must be reported to your supervisor right away?A fall — even if you only heard about it from someone elseAny change in how the client is doingEquipment (like a wheelchair or oxygen tank) that is not working rightAll of the aboveThe correct way to lift something heavy is to:Lock your knees and lift with your backBend your knees and lift with your legsHold the object far away from your bodyA PCW can help move an artificial arm or leg during bathing, even if it takes considerable manipulation.TrueFalse that the client A client must have enough balance and strength to help with their own transfer, for a PCW to assist with it.TrueFalseA PCW can use a Hoyer lift to transfer a client, as long as the client is trained on it and can direct the PCW step by step.TrueFalseA PCW can help a client walk or move around only if the client can reliably balance and bear weight, or is independent with their walker/cane/wheelchair.TrueFalseSimple repositioning in a bed or chair is something a PCW can do, as long as the client can tell the PCW when they need to be repositioned. (copy)TrueFalsePassive range-of-motion exercise is something a PCW is allowed to do.TrueFalseA PCW can take a pill out of its prescription bottle and hand it to the client as part of medication reminding.TrueFalseA PCW can perform a skilled nursing task as long as a nurse or supervisor tells them to.TrueFalseYou should let the client take their time when using the toilet, instead of rushing them.TrueFalseA PCW should style a client's hair the way the client wants it.TrueFalseA PCW may assist a client to use a urinal at bedside ONLY if the client can safely sit at the edge of the bed.TrueFalseA PCW is allowed to give a client an enema or a suppository.TrueFalseA family member who is a paid caregiver can clean any room in the home while doing homemaker tasks, even rooms used only by other family members.TrueFalseIf a client wanders away from home while a PCW is present, the PCW should first try to gently guide the client back to safety.TrueFalseA PCW can go with a client to medical appointments, and help with errands like grocery shopping or banking, as part of accompanying.TrueFalseIf a PCW suspects a client is being abused, neglected, or taken advantage of, they must report it to their supervisor right away.TrueFalseMultiple ChoiceFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceThird ChoiceSubmit Test
