PCT FINAL EXAM
Care for patient with feeding tubes - Answer-Elevate the head 45 degree while feeding
Monitoring bowel movement - Answer-You are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient must have a
movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency
When a patient get discharged - Answer-PCT must obtain vital signs
Restorative care - Answer-Is care given to patient to help them become as independent as possible,
following a health or medical event
In restorative care - Answer-Allow patients to do as many ADLs as possible.
Contracture - Answer-Are abnormal flexion of joints
Bladder exercises - Answer-Nurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises, PCT
remind them.
Removing an IV - Answer-Need a gauze, tape and gloves
, Sterile dressing - Answer-Are to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove them without
specific directions
To apply sterile dressing - Answer-Wash hand 3 times
Drainage saturation - Answer-Drainage: Amount, color, odor,
Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin
Lifting devices - Answer-Used for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame
To apply bandages - Answer-Apply from distal to proximal
Compression boots - Answer-Promote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation
Holes in anti-embolism are - Answer-To asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build up
Incentive spirometry - Answer-Is used to improve blood circulation to the lungs, minimize the risk of
pneumonia , move air into lungs
Edema - Answer-Excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissue
Apical pulse - Answer-Is felt in the 5th intercostal space, and the midclavicular line (pulse over 60 b/m)
Measuring oxygen saturation in hemoglobin - Answer-Normal range 94 to 100 can be measured in the
finger, toe, or earlobe
False findings can be caused by - Answer-Nail polish, cold fingers, toxic exposure
Care for patient with feeding tubes - Answer-Elevate the head 45 degree while feeding
Monitoring bowel movement - Answer-You are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient must have a
movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency
When a patient get discharged - Answer-PCT must obtain vital signs
Restorative care - Answer-Is care given to patient to help them become as independent as possible,
following a health or medical event
In restorative care - Answer-Allow patients to do as many ADLs as possible.
Contracture - Answer-Are abnormal flexion of joints
Bladder exercises - Answer-Nurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises, PCT
remind them.
Removing an IV - Answer-Need a gauze, tape and gloves
, Sterile dressing - Answer-Are to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove them without
specific directions
To apply sterile dressing - Answer-Wash hand 3 times
Drainage saturation - Answer-Drainage: Amount, color, odor,
Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin
Lifting devices - Answer-Used for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame
To apply bandages - Answer-Apply from distal to proximal
Compression boots - Answer-Promote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation
Holes in anti-embolism are - Answer-To asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build up
Incentive spirometry - Answer-Is used to improve blood circulation to the lungs, minimize the risk of
pneumonia , move air into lungs
Edema - Answer-Excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissue
Apical pulse - Answer-Is felt in the 5th intercostal space, and the midclavicular line (pulse over 60 b/m)
Measuring oxygen saturation in hemoglobin - Answer-Normal range 94 to 100 can be measured in the
finger, toe, or earlobe
False findings can be caused by - Answer-Nail polish, cold fingers, toxic exposure
