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1. a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from
the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to
promote proper body mechanics? - Ans-grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient
stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.
2. a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician
report to the nurse first? - Ans-temperature 38.5 c (100.5 f)
3. a patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. which of
the following actions should the technician take first? - Ans-tap the patients shoulders and ask
are you okay?
4. a pct is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress the tech notices a skull and
crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant which of the following hazards does this
symbol indicate? - Ans-acute toxicity
5. a pct is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher what action should the tech take when
transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? - Ans-raise the patients bed to the same
level as the stretcher
6. a pct should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by which
of the following institutions? - Ans-the joint commission
7. a patient care technician is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following a blood
collection which of the following actions should the tech take? - Ans-face the patient while
labeling the specimen tube
8. a pct is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient the tech should identify that the provider
has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following reasons? - Ans-to reduce the
risk for deep vein thrombosis
9. this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when providing
patient care? - Ans-sterilization
10. this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before
beginning a blood draw? - Ans-inspect the integrity of the needles seal
11. a pct is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. upon entering the room she
sees the patient pushing away the over-bed table with the lunch tray still on it. which of the
following actions should the tech take? - Ans-ask the patient if he has eaten within the past 2 hr
12. a pct is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient the tech should identify that which of the
following errors could cause the specimen hemolysis? - Ans-transporting the tubes horizontally
13. a pct is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient. which of the
following motions should the tech perform on the patients elbows? - Ans-flexion
14. a pct is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. the wound should not have
contact with air or oxygen. which of the following types of dressings should the tech expect the
nurse to use? - Ans-occlusive
15. a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - Ans-clotting
16. a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in
which of the following ways? - Ans-the patient receives improved coordination of care
17. which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health care
associated infections? - Ans-follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have
surgical incisions
18. a pct is documenting in a patients electronic health record which of the following abbreviations
should the tech avoid using? - Ans-U because it can be mistaken for 0,4, or "cc" the tech should
always write out unit
19. this action is outside the scope of practice for a pct? - Ans-receiving a medication prescription
20. a pct is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. which of the following actions should the tech
take to promote relaxation and emotional support? - Ans-play soft music at the patients bedside
21. a pct is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. which of the following findings
related to the patients condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? - Ans-the
patients lower limbs show pitting edema
22. for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? - Ansinserting a straight catheter
23. a pct is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. the tech should identify that this heart rate
indicates bradycardia? - Ans-50/min
24. a pct is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 oz of iced tea, 6 oz of chicken broth,
and 4 oz of flavored gelatin which of the following amounts is the patients total intake? - Ans360 mL. because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL
25. a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the arms in
various stages of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a lot. which of the
following actions should the tech take? - Ans-report the signs of injury to a supervisor
26. a pct is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for clostridium
difficile. the tech finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with blood and feces. the tech
should dispose of the pad in which of the following containers? - Ans-bio hazard waste container
27. a pct is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. the tech should identify
that disclosing this information would violate which of the following? - Ans-patients bill of rights
28. a pct should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a
routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? - Ans-clean catch midstream collection
29. a pct is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. the tech should
take this action to control the spread of infection? - Ans-wear gloves
30. a pct is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. which of the
following actions should the tech take when reinserting the dentures? - Ans-replace the upper
dentures before the lower dentures
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