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PCT Exam Study Questions and answers. Latest review Q&A. 1. After completing patient care while wearing gloves, which of the following is the proper action to remove gloves? - Ans-Grasp outside of ... one cuff with other gloved hand. 2. While caring for a patient with restraints, which of the following actions should be taken by the patient care technician? - Ans-Pad the area of the restraint to avoid irritation 3. In which of the following situations should sterile technique by used? - Ans-Inserting a urinary catheter 4. Which law provides residents of long term care facilities the right to be free from abuse? - AnsOBRA 5. Which of the following is the most appropriate device to transfer a patient from a wheelchair to the bed? - Ans-Gait Belt 6. While performing hourly rounding for prevention of falls, which of the following questions should the patient care technician routinely ask each patient? - Ans-Do you need to use the bathroom? 7. Which of the five rights of delegation is being considered if after being asked to complete a patient care task, the patient care technician considers whether the nurse will be able to answer questions? - Ans-The right supervision 8. Which of the following actions should the patient care technician take immediately after removing a solid dressing? - Ans-Don new gloves 9. Scope of practice for the patient for the patient care technician includes which of the following tasks? - Ans-Perform an EKG as delegated by the nurse 10. While providing stoma care, which action is appropriate for cleaning the area around the stoma? - Ans-Use toilet paper 11. Coordination of care is benefited by which of the following tasks? - Ans-Using an electronic health record 12. Which of the following is the best approach for the patient care technician to take to assist a patient with bowel elimination and promote relaxation? - Ans-Play soft music 13. When applying anti-embolism stockings, which of the following actions should the patient care technician take? - Ans-Slide the stocking over the foot and heel 14. After removing the patient, the PCT is using a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in the patient's room. Which of the following demonstrates a correct action? - Ans-Pull the pin out of the extinguisher 15. Which should the PCT recognize as tachycardia? - Ans-Pulse of 150/min 16. When entering a patient's room with contact precautions, which should the PCT don? - AnsGown 17. When opening a sterile package, which of the following is the correct action? - Ans-Place package flat in the center of the work surface 18. Which action should the PCT take first if a patient becomes unresponsive? - Ans-Ask "Are you okay?" 19. When removing patients' dentures, which is the proper procedure? - Ans-Turn upper dentures sideways and lift up 20. Which statement by the PCT indicates therapeutic communication? - Ans-I get what you are saying 21. While measuring the input and output for the day, which of the following findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? - Ans-Urine output of 500 mL 22. Which should the PCT recognize as the degree of elasticity of the skin? - Ans-Turgor 23. After completing patient admission by welcoming the patient to their room and providing necessary care, which is the final step prior to documenting the encounter? - Ans-Hand Hygiene 24. Which organization would be recognized as the entity that requires a healthcare facility to have an infection control program? - Ans-The joint commission 25. The patients' Bill of Rights provides which rights for the patient? - Ans-The right to refuse treatment, The right to personal safety, The right to receive information about their condition 26. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the patient care technician if one patient asks about another patient? - Ans-You can ask that patient your question 27. When replacing a patients' dentures, which of the following is a correct procedure? - Ans-Insert the upper denture before the lower denture 28. Which of the following positions is used when patient transfer is performed with a lift? - AnsFowler's 29. Which of the following PPE should be removed first if wearing gown, gloves, and mask? - AnsGloves 30. When ambulating with a walker, which of the following is an appropriate statement? - AnsAdvance the walker 10-18 inches in front of the legs 31. Which of the following actions can potentially prevent a sentinel event? - Ans-Ensuring application of safety reminder devices 32. After changing a patient's linens, where should blood-soiled linens be placed by the PCT? - AnsBiohazard waste container 33. When first caring for a patient, which is an appropriate request for proper identification? - Ans-I am going to verify your name on your ID band 34. Which link in the chain of infection is being broken by wearing gloves when caring for a patient? - Ans-Mode of transmission 35. Which describes medical asepsis? - Ans-Hand-washing, Destruction of organisms after they enter the body, using bleach to clean a shower 36. Which of the following patient requires sequential compression devices applied? - Ans-A Postoperative patient 37. Which of the following should the patient care technician report to the nurse first when caring for several patients? - Ans-Temperature of 100.8 F 38. When providing care to a patient with tuberculosis, which of the following PPE should the PCT do before entering the patient's room - Ans-N95 respirator 39. Which of the following five rights of delegation is represented if the nurse assigns a task and the PCT is considering whether they are qualified? - Ans-The right task 40. While walking with the patient using a gait belt, which is the proper position for the patient care technician? - Ans-Walk slightly behind the patient 41. Which of the following should the PCT refer to if splashed with a chemical? - Ans-SDS 42. If the PCTis considering if they understand what the nurse expects when performing a patient care task, which of the five rights of delegation are being considered? - Ans-The right directions 43. Which type of event should be reported to the joint commission? - Ans-Sentinel 44. If a PCT has a conflict with another PCT which is an appropriate action? - Ans-Speak with the other PCT in private 45. After being delegated to remove a peripheral IV catheter, which should the PCT recognize as proper procedure? - Ans-Hold gauze over the site when removing the catheter 46. When a patient has an influenza vaccine, which of the following links in the chain of infection is broken? - Ans-Portal of Entry 47. When a patient is performing deep-breathing exercises after recent abdominal surgery, the PCT should provide which type of support? - Ans-Place a pillow over the abdomen 48. Which type of dressing should be used if the wound cannot be exposed to air or oxygen? - AnsOcclusive 49. Which of the following actions demonstrates an understanding of transmission based precautions by the PCT? - Ans-Wears an N95 mask when caring for a patient with measles 50. A PCT is making an open bed for a patient. What actions should the PCT take? - Ans-Fanfold the top of the linens at the foot of the bed 51. A patient care technician is preparing to perform documentation in a patient's electronic health record. Which of the following is an example of appropriate documentation by the technician? - Ans-The patient has a large, dark brown bowel movement at 1100 52. A PCT is caring for four clients. The technician should identify which of the following patients is at greatest risk for a fall? - Ans-An 86-year-old patient who is 4 hr postoperative 53. A PCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair using a gait belt. What following action should the technician take? - Ans-Secure the gait belt around the patient's waist 54. A PCT should recognize that it is the primary purpose of which agencies to provide guidelines that ensure a safe work environment? - Ans-OSHA 55. A PCT is performing an EKG for a patient who is 1 day postoperative following a right leg abovethe-knee amputation. In what place should the technician place the right limb electrode? - AnsRight lower abdomen 56. A PCT in a hospital is concerned about the unethical behavior of a coworker. Which person should the technician report his concern? - Ans-The charge nurse 57. A PCT is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure. What findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? - Ans-Swelling in the legs and feet 58. A PCT is caring for a 4-year-old patient who reports right arm pain. The technician should identify which of the following methods should be used to mesure pain intensity for this patient? - Ans-Ask the child to point to the drawing of the face that matches their pain level. 59. A PCT is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker. What actions by the patient demonstrates correct technique? - Ans-The patient advances the walker 25.4 to 45.7cm (10 to 18 in) in front of their legs. 60. A PCT is changing linens for a patient who has Clostridium difficile and whose bed is soiled with stool. What actions should the technician take? - Ans-Place the linens in a biohazard linen bag [Show More]

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