A patient care technician is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Fanfold the top linens
... [Show More] at the foot of the bed (exp. this allows for easy access to the bed without the technician or patient needing to pull back the linens
A patient care technician is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker. Which of the following actions by the patient demonstrates correct technique? - ANSWER-The patient advances the walker 24.4-45.7 cm (10 to 18 in) in front of their legs (exp. patients should step into the perimeter of the walker and advance it 10-18 inches
A patient care technician should identify that which of the following is the minimum preferred volume of urine for a routine urinalysis? - ANSWER-30 mL (exp. Although lab technicians prefer 50 mL for performing a routine urinalysis, 30 mL is the minimum preferred amount for a urinalysis
A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care glucose testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Use the facility's glucometer to perform the glucose tests on the patient (exp. The facility's glucometer is tested more frequently for accuracy
A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to apply a hand-wrist immobility splint for a patient who has left-sided paralysis due to a stroke. The technician should identify that the splint will secure the patient's hand in which of the following positions? - ANSWER-Wrist slight dorsiflexion (exp. A hand wrist splint helps with proper positioning and alignment by keeping the wrist in slight dorsiflexion and keeping the thumb slightly abducted in opposition to the fingers
A patient care technician recently attended a seminar about hospice care. Which of the following statement's by the technician indicates an understanding of hospice care? - ANSWER-"The cost of hospice care is reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid." (exp. the goal of hospice care is not curative in nature. Its aim is to relieve pain and control symptoms of the disease
A patient care technician is teaching a patient about HIPAA regulations. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of teaching? - ANSWER-"My provider is required to report if I receive a diagnosis of tuberculosis" (exp. HIPAA regulations require providers to report instances of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, to prevent an outbreak in the community
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has an ileostomy. Which of the following types of stool should the technician expect to observe in the ostomy pouch? - ANSWER-Liquid (exp. feces in the ileum is typically liquid and acidic, and can be irritating if it comes into contact with the surrounding skin
A patient care technician is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has a new prescription for albuterol sulfate to be administered via an inhaler. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"I will shake the inhaler well before use." (exp. If a patient places the mouthpiece of the inhaler in her mouth, the medication can be lost inside of the mouth and will not reach the lungs. The technician should instruct the patient to hold the mouthpiece 1 in from the mouth during administration
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and observes thin, watery, reddish drainage on the wound dressing. The technician should identify that which of the following terms is used to describe this type of drainage? - ANSWER-Serosanguineous
A patient care technician in a clinic is receiving a urine specimen from a patient who completed a 24-hour urine collection. The technician should ensure that which of the following requirements have been met for this test? - ANSWER-The specimen was refrigerated prior to being returned (exp. the patient should keep the specimen cool for the entire collection period to preserve the integrity of the specimen
A patient care technician is preparing to measure the pulse oximetry level of an adult patient who has decreased arterial blood flow. Which of the following locations is the best place to obtain this measurement for a patient who has this condition? - ANSWER-Forehead (exp. if a patient has decreased arterial blood flow, the forehead is the fastest and most accurate location to obtain a pulse oximetry reading
A PCT is preparing to remove a patient's peripheral IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to take? - ANSWER-Hold gauze over the site when removing the catheter (exp. gloves are needed but don't need to be sterile
A PCT should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA? - ANSWER-To establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens (exp. the purpose of the CLSI is to create and promote clinical and laboratory practices
A PCT is assisting a nurse to perform an aseptic wound dressing change for a patient who has a stage IV pressure ulcer. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Don new gloves after removing the soiled dressing (exp. sterile gloves are not necessary, gloves can be normal
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who needs to have their urine output measured and recorded hourly. Which of the following instructions should the technician give to the patient? - ANSWER-"Void into the specimen collection device that I have left for you." (exp. the technician should give the patient a calibrated specimen container to accurately measure the amount of urine after each void
A patient care technician accidentally drops a thermometer and mercury is spilled onto the floor. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - ANSWER-Evacuate the room. (exp. mercury is dangerous and can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin
A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has an indwelling urinary catheter. How often should the technician empty the drainage receptacle? - ANSWER-Every 8 hr (exp. prevents the backup of urine into the tubing or the patient's bladder
A PCT has been monitoring a patient's intake and output for the past 24 hr. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the nurse immediately - ANSWER-Urine output 500 mL (exp. the expected reference range for urine output within a 24-hr period is 750 to 2000 mL
A PCT should identify that which of the following incidents should be reported to The Joint Commission? - ANSWER-Sentinel Event (exp. sentinel events are unexpected occurrences that cause death or serious physical or psychological injury to a patient
A PCT is in the cafeteria during lunch and sees a visitor that appears to be choking. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - ANSWER-Ask the visitor if they are able to speak
A PCT has just washed his hands and left the room of a patient when he hears another patient calling for help. The technician notes that the patient calling for help is in contact isolation. Which of the following actions should the technician take next? - ANSWER-Put on a gown and gloves
A PCT is caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following findings should the technician notify the nurse? - ANSWER-Headache with visual disturbances
A PCT has obtained a specimen that must remain at body temperature when transported to the lab for processing. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Place the specimen in a warming device
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A PCT in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood. Which of the following methods should the technician use? - ANSWER-Autoclave
A PCT is reviewing quality improvement tools. Which of the following tools attempts to improve safety and the quality of health care by eliminating unnecessary processes and redirecting resources to patient needs? - ANSWER-Lean Methodology
A PCT should identify that which of the following terms is used when referring to infections that can be spread to patients? - ANSWER-Health-care associated infections [Show Less]