PAtient Care Technician

Question 1

Which of the following test results should the PCT report to the nurse immediately

Accepted Answer

Temp 90.0 F

Question 2

A PCT is caring for a patient that is agitated. the best way to handle this patient is to

Accepted Answer

speak softly and clearly

Question 3

you overhear 2 nurses talking about a patient in the elevator, which is correct response

Accepted Answer

you shouldnt talk about patient in public places

Question 4

a PCT enters a room with contact isolation to find a DR without a gown or gloves, you should

Accepted Answer

give the DR a gown and gloves

Question 5

while performing an IV infusion you notice the pump is cracked what should you do

Accepted Answer

ensure that bioengineering performs maintanence on pump

Question 6

you drop the mercury thermometer and it breaks, how should you intervene

Accepted Answer

use gloves to pick up glass , paper towel for mercury

Question 7

which of the following statements made by the PCT demonstrates need for further teaching

Accepted Answer

I will leave the room during exam

Question 8

A PCT enters the nursing station to find a nurse lying on the floor, your 1st action should be

Accepted Answer

shout her name to see if she is concious

Question 9

In which of the following situations should the PCT place the patient in the lithotomy position

Accepted Answer

rectal exam

Question 10

Define percussion

Accepted Answer

tapping a body part to determine position, size ,density

Question 11

Define Dysuria

Accepted Answer

painful and difficulty urinatination

Question 12

A PCT is assisting a pt to ambulate the pt states I feel dizzy and weak, what should the PCT do

Accepted Answer

guide pt to a seated or lying position

Question 13

Define bradycardia

Accepted Answer

slow hear rate

Question 14

Define Nocturia

Accepted Answer

excessive urinating after going to bed

Question 15

A PCT is caring for a pt and the neighbor asks, if she is having physical therapy, you should

Accepted Answer

not relaese any information about the patient

Question 16

to prevent back strain or injury, the PCT should perform which action when changing a dressing

Accepted Answer

raise the bed to a working height

Question 17

Which of the following most frequently causes the spread of infection in healthcare facilities

Accepted Answer

healthcare workers hands

Question 18

Which of the following statements made by the PCT demonstrates further teaching

Accepted Answer

I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt

Question 19

Define Afebrile

Accepted Answer

absence of fever

Questions 19