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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