Practice Test A - ANSWER-
A patient care technician is making an open bed for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? -
... [Show More] ANSWER-Fanfold the top linens 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
Practice Test B - ANSWER-
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
A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis? - ANSWER-Transporting the tubes horizontally (exp. if the blood is shaken back and forth in the tubes, it can cause the red blood to break down and hemolyze
A PCT should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? - ANSWER-Clean-catch midstream collection (exp. a clean-catch obtains a specimen that if free of bacteria that normally surround the urinary opening. The patient should void an initial urine flow into the toilet, then begin collection of the specimen. The last of the urine flow is voided into the toilet
A patient care technician is assisting with the physical examination of an older-adult patient. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a risk factor of elder abuse? - ANSWER-"I live alone, and I don't many visitors." (exp. isolation is a risk factor for elder abuse
A patient care technician is applying antiembolism stockings to a patient. The technician should identify that the provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons? - ANSWER-To reduce the risk of deep-vein thrombosis (exp. after a surgical procedure, patients are at risk for deep-vein thrombosis, or clotting in the lower extremities. Antiembolism stockings reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis by promoting venous return
A PCT is performing a venipuncture for a patient and observes a hematoma developing at the needle insertion site. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Apply pressure to the site for a minimum of 5 min
A PCT is caring for a patient who is receiving an enteral feeding via an NG tube. In which of the following positions should the technician place the patient - ANSWER-Semi-Fowler's (exp. prevents regurgitation and aspiration
Which of the following assistive devices should a patient care technician use to improve vertebral alignment in a patient who is immobile? - ANSWER-Bed Board
A PCT should identify that a health care facility's infection program is required by which of the following institutions? - ANSWER-The Joint Commission (exp. the program is responsible for protecting patients, employees, visitors, and anyone doing business in the health care facility from infection
A PCT has a conflict with another technician. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - ANSWER-Discuss these concerns with the other technician in private
A patient care technician should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of the following ways? - ANSWER-The patient receives improved coordination of care (exp. the EHR allows departments within a facility to interact in a timely fashion, improving coordination of care
A patient tells a technician, "I don't like the overnight staff because nobody ever comes to help me use the bathroom when I use the call light. Please don't tell anyone because I don't want them to ignore me more." Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Inform the patient that this concern will be reported to the charge nurse (exp. the technician should identify that the actions of the overnight staff could cause injury to the patient. If the patient attempted to get out of bed without assistance, it could result in a fall. The PCT is responsible for following the chain of command and reporting the patient's concern to the charge nurse
A PCT is providing instructions to a newly hired technician about transporting - ANSWER-Ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure
A PCT is preparing to apply restraints to a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Apply the restraints over the patient's clothing (exp. this ensures there is enough padding to prevent damaging the patient's skin
A PCT is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. Which of the following actions should the technician take when reinserting the denture? - ANSWER-Replace the upper denture before the lower denture (exp. dentures are moistened to make them easier to insert
A PCT is preparing to perform an antecubital venipuncture and has cleansed the site. The technician palpates the vein again with a gloved finger. Which of the following actions should the technician take next? - ANSWER-Cleanse the site (exp. cleansing the site again before touching it with a gloved finger ensures aseptic technique
A PCT is assisting a patient who recently had a stroke and has left-sided weakness. Which of the following instructions should the technician provide when assisting the patient to learn how to use a cane? - ANSWER-"Hold the cane on the stronger side of your body." (exp. enhances support provided by the cane and the stronger extremities
A PCT is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. Which of the following findings should the technician expect to observe in the patient? - ANSWER-Cleared airway blockage of fluid and mucus
A PCT is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. Which of the following statements should the technician make? - ANSWER-"You can support yourself by holding onto my arms."
A PCT is preparing a stool specimen from a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Prevent contaminating the specimen with urine (exp. the technician can use two specimen hats, one placed in the back of the toilet to collect stool and one placed in front of the toilet to collect urine
A PCT should identify that which of the following provides residents in long-term facilities with the right to be free of physical and psychological abuse? - ANSWER-Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) (exp. OBRA was created to improve the standards of care for patients who live in longer term care facilities. The Patient's bill of rights was made for patients receiving short-term care
Which of the following actions should a PCT take to help prevent health-care associated infections? - ANSWER-Follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions [Show Less]