The PCT teaches noninvasive pain relief techniques, such as guided imagery, biofeedback, and relaxation. What is the pri

They give the patient some control over the treatment of their pain.

What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of "mental health"?

The ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses

What does establishing a therapeutic relationship accomplish?

It facilitates the formation of a trusting relationship.

The American Pain Society has suggested that institutions make pain intensity ratings

a routine part of assessing vital signs.

The PCT is concerned when a patient admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia suddenly develops a urinary tract infection (

Healthcare-associated infection

Heat packs may be ordered to

increase the blood supply to an area.

What action exemplifies a PCT practicing medical asepsis in performing daily care?

Keeping bed linens off the floor

The PCT is explaining vectors. What example will the PCT provide as an example of a vector?

Tick whose bite causes Lyme disease

What does documentation of type of care, time of care, and signature of the person prove?

Interventions were implemented to meet the patient's needs.

What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness?

Behavior exhibited and the context

The infection control officer is observing hospital staff for appropriate use of aseptic technique. What observation dem

Touching the edges of the sterile field with sterile gloves

The PCT differentiates between curative and palliative care. What is true of curative treatment?

Curative treatment is focused on prolonging life.

A patient tearfully declares that the use of relaxation techniques does not work for her. What is a good way the PCT can

Encourage the patient to try again.

Although the patient denies pain, the PCT observes the patient breathing rapidly with clenched fists and facial grimacin

"What you are saying and what I am observing don't seem to match."

A patient with a respiratory infection reports that he is not yet on an antibiotic. The PCT explains that the physician

Which antibiotics stop bacterial growth

The hospice nurse tells the family that the nurse coordinator, an RN, will visit them. What is the role of the nurse coo

Officially admit the patient to the hospice service

What does the PCT recognize as an inflammatory response in a surgical wound on a patient's leg?

Rubor and edema appear around the wound.

A patient reports that he is experiencing a moderate amount of back pain (rated 6 out of 10 on the pain scale). What sho

Pain is subjective for the patient.

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1
The PCT teaches noninvasive pain relief techniques, such as guided imagery, biofeedback, and relaxation. What is the pri
They give the patient some control over the treatment of their pain.
They do not require a PCT's involvement.
They can be done any time.
They are the most effective treatments to relieve pain.
2
Clinical changes that occur during the dying process include
mouth breathing.
decreased blood pressure.
slow pulse.
All of the above
3
Post-mortem care includes which of the following
lying the head flat on the bed.
a rolled towel under the chin.
folding the hands over each other.
leaving dentures out.
4
What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of "mental health"?
A person's response to disease and dysfunction
A wellness of attitude
How the person performs activities of daily living
The ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses
5
The PCT is caring for a patient with an implanted pacemaker. What type of pain management would be contraindicated?
Adjuvant analgesics
TENS unit
Peripheral analgesics
Opioid analgesics
6
What does establishing a therapeutic relationship accomplish?
It assigns the patient a passive role.
It facilitates the formation of a trusting relationship.
It manipulates the patient.
It assigns the patient a passive role.
7
The American Pain Society has suggested that institutions make pain intensity ratings
the responsibility of the patient.
an option only if the patient requests it.
limited to children and the elderly.
a routine part of assessing vital signs.
8
What bacterium is responsible for more diseases than any other organism?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Streptococcus
Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus
9
What is a method used to kill all microorganisms, including spores?
Disinfecting
Using an antiseptic
Sterilizing
Using chlorine bleach
10
A major threat to healthcare workers is blood-contaminated sharps. What should the healthcare worker use to discard the
Sink
Puncture-proof container
Disinfecting soap
Waste basket
11
The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include
calcium and vitamin C supplements.
Both A and C
weight-bearing exercises.
prescription medications.
12
Maureen, a PCT, frequently looks at her watch while giving a bed bath to Ms. Jones, a patient. What message is Maureen m
She likes her watch.
She desires to spend more time with Ms. Jones.
She is anxious to listen to Ms. Jones's concerns.
She is feeling hurried.
13
The cells in the ________________ are produced more slowly with age, making the skin prone to tearing and blistering.
subcutaneous layer
dermis
All of the above are correct.
epidermis
14
The PCT is concerned when a patient admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia suddenly develops a urinary tract infection (
Spore infection
Bacterial infection
Viral infection
Healthcare-associated infection
15
Reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level is called
disinfection.
sanitization.
sterilization.
none of the above.
16
The PCT knows which of the following is appropriate for the patient with an acute ankle sprain?
Ice pack
None of the above
Warm soaks
Heating pad
17
The emergency room nurse may not delegate which of the following to the PCT?
Finger-stick glucose testing
Urine pregnancy testing
Blood draw for laboratories
Diagnose the patient
18
Heat packs may be ordered to
limit blood flow, thereby reducing edema.
increase the blood supply to an area.
reduce metabolism at the site.
promote blood clotting.
19
The most frequent health problems in older adults include all the following except
Graves' disease.
heart disease.
diabetes.
arthritis.
20
The PCT is gathering vitals signs at the pediatric well-child visit. The PCT will obtain which measurements?
Only A & B
Pulse
Temperature
Blood Pressure
21
Over time, vessel walls thicken and become less elastic because of calcification and buildup of connective tissue in whi
Arteriosclerosis
Phlebitis
All of the above
Atherosclerosis
22
The __________ are almond-shaped organs that excrete the hormones necessary for the development of secondary sexual char
ovaries
ovum
fallopian tubes
fimbriae
23
A PCT tells a patient, "This PM you are going for an abdominal A&P, an H&H, as well as an IV pyelogram. Please sign thes
Understanding
Speed in communication
Clarity in the message
Misinterpretation
24
The cervix controls the opening to which organ?
Ovary
Uterus
Vagina
Fallopian tube
25
What action exemplifies a PCT practicing medical asepsis in performing daily care?
Keeping bed linens off the floor
Using disposable sterile gowns
Lifting a sterile swab from a sterile field
Washing hands for 5 minutes between patients
26
The PCT is explaining vectors. What example will the PCT provide as an example of a vector?
Child with measles giving it to his sister
Dog whose bite causes rabies
Tick whose bite causes Lyme disease
Woman with syphilis infecting her partner
27
The PCT is explaining the most important preventive technique for breaking the chain of infection. What technique is the
Medical asepsis
Standard Precautions
Hand hygiene
Sterilization
28
What does documentation of type of care, time of care, and signature of the person prove?
The person who signed the documentation did all the work noted.
Interventions were implemented to meet the patient's needs.
Interventions were implemented to meet the patient's needs.
The person who signed the documentation did all the work noted.
29
Disease-causing microorganisms are called
normal flora.
spores.
pathogens.
microorganisms.
30
What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness?
Behavior exhibited and the context
Patient's history and previous behavior
Ability of the patient to conform
Response of society to the behavior
31
The PCT brings the acutely injured patient an ice pack instead of a heating pad because
heat will reduce pain.
heat will decrease swelling.
heat will increase swelling.
heat will increase pain.
32
is the leading cause of death among men and women.
Cancer
Heart disease
Diabetes
Stroke
33
The PCT reassures a patient that most acute pain is intense and of short duration. How long does acute pain usually last
More than 1 year
1 week
At least 9 months
Less than 6 months
34
A patient has pain in the left arm secondary to coronary insufficiency. This is an example of what type of pain?
Subacute pain
Acute pain
Referred pain
Chronic pain
35
A patient is receiving an opioid narcotic. What common side effect should the PCT be aware of with the use of this medic
Addiction
Constipation
Diarrhea
Vomiting
36
Cold produces
both A & B.
vasoconstriction.
none of the above.
vasodilation.
37
The layer of uterine tissue that attaches to ligaments that support and hold the uterus in place is the____________.
endometrium
perimetrium
none of the above
myometrium
38
The infection control officer is observing hospital staff for appropriate use of aseptic technique. What observation dem
Placing a sterile dressing on a sterile field
Keeping gloved hands above the waist
Touching the edges of the sterile field with sterile gloves
Facing the sterile field
39
Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of
poor diet.
lack of exercise.
stress.
All of the above
40
The layer of the uterine tissue that produces powerful muscular contractions is the ____________.
endometrium
perimetrium
myometrium
none of the above
41
Extra advantages or benefits from working in a specific job are called
prerequisites.
commissions.
extras.
perks.
42
How long should the PCT perform hand hygiene before beginning care of a patient?
5 minutes
2 minutes
1 minute
30 seconds
43
The PCT differentiates between curative and palliative care. What is true of curative treatment?
Curative treatment is not concerned with dying.
Curative treatment is the only care covered by health insurance.
Curative treatment is centered on symptom control.
Curative treatment is focused on prolonging life.
44
A patient tearfully declares that the use of relaxation techniques does not work for her. What is a good way the PCT can
Assure the patient that relaxation is not a successful technique for everyo
Give the patient a sedative.
Encourage the patient to give up on the idea.
Encourage the patient to try again.
45
A PCT is observing isolation precautions by wearing a mask while performing complex patient care. How often should the P
30 to 40 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
20 to 30 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
46
Although the patient denies pain, the PCT observes the patient breathing rapidly with clenched fists and facial grimacin
"Where do you hurt?"
"It makes me uncomfortable when you are not honest with me."
"I am glad you are feeling better and have no discomfort."
"What you are saying and what I am observing don't seem to match."
47
A patient with a respiratory infection reports that he is not yet on an antibiotic. The PCT explains that the physician
Which antibiotics stop bacterial growth
When the bacteria colonize
How fast the bacteria grow
What media the bacteria requires to grow
48
The hospice nurse tells the family that the nurse coordinator, an RN, will visit them. What is the role of the nurse coo
Assist with funeral planning
Assist with accessing community resources
Officially admit the patient to the hospice service
Collect initial fees for the hospice service
49
What does the PCT recognize as an inflammatory response in a surgical wound on a patient's leg?
There are raised, red, pruritic welts on the leg.
Rubor and edema appear around the wound.
The affected leg is cooler than the other leg.
A foul drainage is coming from the wound.
50
A patient reports that he is experiencing a moderate amount of back pain (rated 6 out of 10 on the pain scale). What sho
Pain is objective for the PCT.
Pain is easily relieved if found early
Pain is easy to recognize.
Pain is subjective for the patient.
51
The PCT notifies the nurse that the patient reports symptoms of complications from cold therapy, which include
none of the above.
burning sensation.
numbness.
A & B.
52
Stage ______ is the stage of labor in which the placenta is delivered.
IV
II
I
III
53
How does using a Patient Care Technician help reduce the risk of infection?
By reducing the amount of hand sanitizer that a facility orders.
By encouraging good hand washing practices.
By increasing the times someone enters the room.
By reducing the number of staff coming in and out of a patient's room.
54
Certification for the PCT is provided by which organization?
NHA
RN
CNA
CPCT/A
55
The fastest growing section of the homeless population is
None of the above
families.
alcoholics.
mentally ill.
56
What action by a student before taking a test should indicate to an instructor that the student is demonstrating signs o
Studies for 6 hours
Sleeps 6 hours because of fatigue
Argues about the scheduling of the test
Vomits
57
The oviducts are also known as_____________.
fallopian tubes
ovaries
ovum
fimbriae
58
A PCT communicates with a patient by maintaining eye contact and through the use of touch. What type of communication te
Directive
Persuasive
Nonverbal
Verbal
59
The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can diminish their functional capacity?
A physical disease process
Nutritional deficits
Lack of a support system
Periods of crisis
60
What is characteristic of a normal breastfed infant's stool?
Green and loose
Light brown and pasty
Dark green and sticky
Pale yellow and frequent
61
How can the PCT demonstrate warmth and acceptance when listening to a patient?
Tightly crossing her arms
Facing away from the patient
Tightly crossing her legs
Uncrossing her arms
62
Following delivery of the newborn, which nursing intervention will be carried out immediately?
Weigh the infant.
Inoculate the infant.
Bathe the infant.
Warm the infant.
63
The PCT is aware that the advantage of the patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) delivery system is that it is
quicker than waiting for medication to be provided by a nurse.
less addictive than other routes of administration.
inexpensive.
always effective.
64
The PCT is transporting a patient in respiratory isolation to the radiology department. What intervention should the PCT
Cover the patient with a sheet
Call x-ray to come and get the patient
Apply a mask to the patient
Take the patient down the service elevator
65
The PCT informs the patient that they will return in ______ minutes to remove the icepack to prevent injury to the skin.
20
30
25
15
66
A healthcare worker is stuck by a needle left on the patient's bedside table. The staff member appropriately reports the
Staphylococcal infections
Influenza
Streptococcal infections
Hepatitis B
67
Stage ______ is the stage of labor in which the baby is born.
IV
I
III
II
68
A protein that forms the inelastic fibers of tendons, ligaments, and fascia is
collagen.
cartilage.
a lipocyte.
elastin.
69
The recommended temperature for sterilization in an autoclave is
98.6°.
121° to 123° C.
37.6° C.
100.4° F.
70
The hospice nurse introduced the family to the volunteer coordinator who will assign a volunteer to the patient. What ca
Bathe the patient
Give the family respite
Give necessary medication in the absence of the nurse
Be at the family's disposal 16 hours a week
71
The nurse identifies that the newborn is jaundiced within the first 24 hours of birth, with jaundice occurring over bony
Normal
Transitory
Physiological
Pathologic
72
The PCT is pouring a sterile solution from a bottle. What direction should the label on the bottle be in for appropriate
Covered
Facing outward
Facing downward
In the palm of the hand
73
How does an aquathermia pad differs from a traditional heating pad?
The aquathermia pad has circulating water for temperature control.
The aquathermia pad can be placed under the patient.
The aquathermia pad can be folded to fit the anatomic location snugly.
The aquathermia pad can be left on for as long as 2 hours.
74
What additional complication does a disease caused by a virus have compared to a disease caused by bacteria?
Is unable to be cultured
Multiplies rapidly
Is not killed by antibiotics
Multiplies rapidly
75
What bacteria can lie dormant when conditions for growth are not favorable?
Flagella
Residue
Spores
Capsules
76
Heat produces
none of the above.
vasoconstriction.
vasodilation.
both A & B.
77
A perceived threat to self causes what emotion?
Anger
Fear
Anxiety
Depression
78
The hospice nurse explains that to qualify for admission to a hospice, the attending physician must certify that the pat
3 months
6 months
4 months
2 months
79
The PCT is using a pain scale of 0 to 10 to assess pain in a postoperative patient. What is considered the maximum pain
4
3
2
5
80
What form is used when events are not consistent with facility or national standards of expected care?
Nursing assessment
Subjective data
Incident report
Focus chart
81
The branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, labor, and the postnatal period is known as ____________.
gynecology
OB/GYN
none of the above
obstetrics
82
A growing field of opportunity for employment for the PCT is in hemodialysis. What is hemodialysis?
Removal of blood to lower blood pressure
Removal of water to reduce the workload of the heart
Removal of waste products to ease the workload of the kidney
Removal of urine to reduce the pressure on the bladder
83
The hospice nurse clarifies that hospice service is initiated when what type of treatment is no longer effective?
Palliative
Alternative
Curative
Proactive
84
A cautery tool _______ tissue.
burns
none of the above
cuts
freezes
85
The hospice nurse requests that the patient designate a primary caregiver for himself. What is true of the primary careg
Must have power of attorney
Must be a relative
Assumes ongoing responsibility for health maintenance of the patient
Has complete control over the patient's care
86
The PCT aggressively says to a patient, "Why couldn't you have asked me to give you your bath when I was in here earlier
Confidence that his request will be granted
Humiliation and worthlessness
Confusion
Satisfaction that his needs are met
87
Stage _____ is the stage of labor in which the cervix dilates.
IV
I
II
III
88
What can result from the PCT consistently performing hand hygiene and using sterile supplies when caring for patients in
Nursing care needed is reduced
Sense of self-worth is improved
Hospital stay is shortened
Risk of infection is reduced
89
The PCT explains that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) provides a continuous mild electrical current t
It distracts the patient.
It blocks endorphin production.
It warms the skin.
It blocks pain impulses.
90
is the complete destruction of organisms on instruments or equipment that will enter the patient's body. This technique
Sterilization
Disinfection
Medical asepsis
Surgical asepsis
91
The purpose of the warm soak is to
all of the above.
relax muscles.
increase blood flow.
reduce edema.
92
The PCT considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating, "I know you are concerned about your surgery tomorrow.
Assertive
Intrusive
Closed
Aggressive
93
A ________ edge around a sterile tray is considered contaminated.
0.5 inch
1 inch
2 inch
1.5 inch
94
The layer of uterine tissue that is rich in blood and changes in consistency during the menstrual cycle is the _________
none of the above
endometrium
myometrium
perimetrium
95
The PCT obtains information from a patient about the site, severity, and duration of the pain. What type of data is this
Subjective data
Patient data
Focused data
Objective data
96
The invasion of body tissue by pathogens, which proliferate and damage tissues, is called
spores.
contamination.
infection.
germicides.
97
Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that usually places an individual on the illne
It results in inability to function in society.
It results in inability to interact with people.
It causes extreme concern about health.
It demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality.
98
What does any event that requires change stimulate?
Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Anger
99
Generally, what is the shelf-life of a sterilized pack?
1 year
6 months
3 months
28 days
100
What does the PCT describe when giving an example of a fomite vehicle?
Rabid dog
Contaminated stethoscope
Infected wound
Person with AIDS

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