PCT FINAL EXAM questions and answers 100% correct| VERIFIED

Care for patient with feeding tubes Correct Answer: Elevate the head 45 degree while feeding Monitoring bowel movement Correct Answer: You are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient must have a movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency When a patient get discharged Correct Answer: PCT must obtain vital signs Restorative care Correct Answer: Is care given to patient to help them become as independent as possible, following a health or medical event In restorative care Correct Answer: Allow patients to do as many ADLs as possible. Contracture Correct Answer: Are abnormal flexion of joints Bladder exercises Correct Answer: Nurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises, PCT remind them. Removing an IV Correct Answer: Need a gauze, tape and gloves Sterile dressing Correct Answer: Are to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove them without specific directions To apply sterile dressing Correct Answer: Wash hand 3 times Drainage saturation Correct Answer: Drainage: Amount, color, odor, Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin Lifting devices Correct Answer: Used for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame To apply bandages Correct Answer: Apply from distal to proximal Compression boots Correct Answer: Promote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation Holes in anti-embolism are Correct Answer: To asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build up