Patient Care Technician National Test 2023/2024 Graded A+

Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a supervising nurse or physician is called________________. A. Insubordination B. Malpractice C. Bad professional behavior D. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Malpractice Patient Care Technicians have contact with patients______________. A. When the nurse tells them to B. Weekly C. When they have time D. On a daily basis - ANSWER-D. On a daily basis Patient confidentiality refers to the right of a patient to have their personal and medical information to be kept_________. A. Private B. On file C. Online D. At their home - ANSWER-B. Private Which of the following is NOT one of the three major goals of the Patients Bill of Rights? A. Point out the importance of a strong relationship between patients and providers B. Point out the key role patients play in staying healthy C. Promoting a socialized healthcare system D. Help patients feel more confident in the U.S. healthcare system - ANSWER-C. Promoting a socialized healthcare system When performing CPR, the patient should be lying_____________. A. With head and shoulders elevated B. Flat on a hard surface C. With the head and feet raised slightly D. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Flat on a hard surface Patients who have difficulty chewing will need what type of diet? A. Clear liquids B. Low residue C. Bland D. Mechanical Soft - ANSWER-D. Mechanical Soft Patients have the right to choose____________________as they wish. A. Healthcare providers B. Drugs prescribed C. Treatments received D. Appointment dates - ANSWER-A. Healthcare providers Patients have the right to respectful care by providers without_______________________. A. A long wait B. Discrimination C. A high cost D. Treatment - ANSWER-B. Discrimination Patients have the right to ____________________their own medical records. A. Alter B. Destroy C. Publish D. Read - ANSWER-D. Read True or False: Patients are also responsible for protecting their own rights - ANSWER-True If the sink or faucet is accidentally touched during hand washing, what should you do? A. It's okay to stop washing B. turn off the faucet with a paper towel C. Repeat the wash from the beginning D. Report the incident to your supervisor - ANSWER-C. Repeat the wash from the beginning Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of first aid? A. Preserve life B. Prevent future or further harm C. Finding out the patient's medical history D. Promote recovery - ANSWER-C. Finding out the patient's medical history All of the following are possible effects of the incorrect application of the Heimlich maneuver EXCEPT: A. Damage of the internal organs B. Brain damage C. Damage of ribs D. Chest damage - ANSWER-B. Brain damage If you notice a person not breathing, what is the first thing you should do? A. Lie the person down B. Call 911 C. Begin performing the Heimlich maneuver D. Call your supervisor - ANSWER-B. Call 911