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Fundamental Concepts And Skills For The Patient Care Technician 2nd Edition, (2022)
By Kimberly Townsend Little
All Chapters 1-35| 8 Sections| Updated Edition With Detailed Answers| Rated A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Chapter 02: The Role Of The Patient Care Technician ------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Chapter 03: Professionalism And Work Ethics ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Chapter 04: Communicating With The Healthcare Team -------------------------------------------------------- 22
SECTION 2: THE PATIENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Chapter 05: Understanding The Patient As A Person ------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Chapter 06: Patient Rights, Ethics, And Laws ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Chapter 07: Body Structure And Function/Growth And Development -------------------------------------- 40
Chapter 08: Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, And Sleep ------------------------------------------------------ 51
SECTION 3: SAFETY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Chapter 09: Asepsis And Infection Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Chapter 10: Workplace Safety And Body Mechanics ------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Chapter 11: Patient Safety ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Chapter 12: Moving, Positioning, And Preventing Falls ---------------------------------------------------------- 73
Chapter 13: Basic Emergency Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
SECTION 4: PATIENT ASSESSMENT----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86
Chapter 14: Assisting With The Physical Examination ------------------------------------------------------------ 86
Chapter 15: Measuring And Recording Vital Signs----------------------------------------------------------------- 93
Chapter 16: Obtaining And Monitoring An Electrocardiogram ----------------------------------------------- 106
SECTION 5: PATIENT CARE AND COMFORT ---------------------------------------------------------------- 113
Chapter 17: Assisting With Admission And Discharge ---------------------------------------------------------- 113
Chapter 18: Bedmaking And Hygiene ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 117
Chapter 19: Assisting With Grooming------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 20: Assisting With Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 128
Chapter 21: Assisting With Nutrition And Fluids ----------------------------------------------------------------- 132
Chapter 22: Assisting With Urinary Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------ 137
Chapter 23: Assisting With Bowel Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------- 144
Chapter 24: Assisting With Oxygen Needs ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 148
SECTION 6: BLOOD AND SPECIMEN COLLECTING AND TESTING ------------------------------------- 152
Chapter 25: Blood Collecting And Processing --------------------------------------------------------------------- 152
, Chapter 26: Specimen Collecting And Testing -------------------------------------------------------------------- 171
SECTION 7: SURGERY AND IMMOBILITY ------------------------------------------------------------------- 175
Chapter 27: Care Of The Surgical Patient -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 175
Chapter 28: Heat And Cold Applications --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 179
Chapter 29: Care Of Wounds And Pressure Ulcers -------------------------------------------------------------- 183
Chapter 30: Rehabilitative And Restorative Care ---------------------------------------------------------------- 189
SECTION 8: SPECIAL CARE CONCERNS AND SETTINGS -------------------------------------------------- 196
Chapter 31: Caring For Women And Children--------------------------------------------------------------------- 196
Chapter 32: Caring For The Older Adult ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 204
Chapter 33: Caring For Patients With Mental Health Needs -------------------------------------------------- 208
Chapter 34: Caring For Patients With Chronic Conditions ----------------------------------------------------- 212
Chapter 35: End-Of-Life Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 216
,SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE
Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare
Kimberly Townsend Little: Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician 2nd Edition, (2022) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Of The Following Must The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Recognize
Regarding The Healthcare Delivery System?
A. It Includes All States.
B. It Affects The Illness Of Patients.
C. Insurance Companies Are Not Involved.
D. The Major Goal Is To Achieve Optimal Levels Of Healthcare.
ANS: D
The PCT Must Recognize That In The Healthcare Delivery System, The Major Goal Is
To Achieve Optimal Levels Of Healthcare. The Healthcare System Consists Of A
Network Of Agencies, Facilities, And Providers Involved With Healthcare In A Specified
Geographic Area. Insurance Companies Do Have Involvement In The Healthcare
System. The Illness Of Patients Is Not Necessarily Affected By The Healthcare System.
A. It Includes All States – Incorrect. The Healthcare System Varies By Region And State;
Not All Aspects Are Uniformly Present Across All States.
B. It Affects The Illness Of Patients – Incorrect. While Healthcare Can Influence
Outcomes, It Does Not Directly Affect The Onset Of Illness.
C. Insurance Companies Are Not Involved – Incorrect. Insurance Companies Play A
Major Role In Healthcare Delivery And Funding.
OBJ: 1
2. What Is Required By The Healthcare Team To Identify The Needs Of A Patient And
To Design Care To Meet Those Needs?
A. The White Board
B. The Nurse’s Notes
,C. The Physician’s Order Sheet
D. An Individualized Care Plan
ANS: D
An Individualized Care Plan Involves All Healthcare Workers And Outlines Care To
Meet The Needs Of The Individual Patient. The White Board, Physician’s Order Sheet,
And Nurse’s Notes Do Not Identify The Needs Of The Patient Nor Are They Designed
To Assist All Members Of The Healthcare Team To Meet Those Needs.
A. The White Board – Incorrect. White Boards Are Useful Communication Tools But Do
Not Provide Comprehensive Care Planning.
B. The Nurse’s Notes – Incorrect. These Document Care And Observations But Do Not
Outline An Interdisciplinary Plan Of Care.
C. The Physician’s Order Sheet – Incorrect. This Contains Treatment Orders But Not A
Full Plan Based On Interdisciplinary Input.
OBJ: 3
3. How Does An Interdisciplinary Approach To Patient Treatment Enhance Care?
A. By Improving Efficiency Of Care
B. By Reducing The Number Of Caregivers
C. By Preventing The Fragmentation Of Patient Care
D. By Shortening Hospital Stay
ANS: C
An Interdisciplinary Approach Prevents Fragmentation Of Care By Involving And
Including All Care Providers. An Interdisciplinary Approach Does Not Improve The
Efficiency Of Care, Reduce The Number Of Caregivers, Or Shorten Hospital Stay.
A. By Improving Efficiency Of Care – Incorrect. While Care May Be More Coordinated,
Efficiency Is Not The Primary Benefit.
B. By Reducing The Number Of Caregivers – Incorrect. The Approach Involves More
Caregivers Working Together, Not Fewer.
,D. By Shortening Hospital Stay – Incorrect. Hospital Stay Length May Not Change As A
Direct Result Of Interdisciplinary Care.
OBJ: 3, 4
4. How May A Newly Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Practice?
A. Independently In A Hospital Setting
B. With An Experienced LPN/LVN
C. Under The Supervision Of A Physician Or Registered Nurse (RN)
D. As A Sole Practitioner In A Clinic Setting
ANS: C
An LPN/LVN Practices Under The Supervision Of A Physician, Dentist, Or RN. An
LPN/LVN Is Not To Practice Independently In A Hospital Setting, Under The
Supervision Of A More Experienced LPN/LVN, Or As A Sole Practitioner In A Clinic
Setting.
A. Independently In A Hospital Setting – Incorrect. Lpns/Lvns Are Not Allowed To
Work Independently.
B. With An Experienced LPN/LVN – Incorrect. Only Rns Or Physicians Can Legally
Supervise An LPN/LVN.
D. As A Sole Practitioner In A Clinic Setting – Incorrect. Lpns/Lvns Cannot Operate As
Independent Providers.
OBJ: 5
5. What Document Identifies The Roles And Responsibilities Of The LPN/LVN?
A. The Nurse’s Employer
B. College Accreditation Standards
C. Nurse Practice Act
D. Nurse Association Code
ANS: C
, The LPN/LVN Functions Under The Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse’s Employer May
Outline The Working Responsibilities Of The Nurse, But It Is The Nurse’s Responsibility
To Make Sure They Stay Within Their Scope Of Practice As Described By The Nurse
Practice Act.
A. The Nurse’s Employer – Incorrect. Employers Set Job Descriptions But Cannot
Define Legal Scope Of Practice.
B. College Accreditation Standards – Incorrect. These Apply To Educational Institutions,
Not Individual Practice.
D. Nurse Association Code – Incorrect. While Professional Codes Guide Ethics, They Do
Not Legally Define Practice Boundaries.
OBJ: 5
6. What Is The Title Of The American Hospital Association’s 1972 Document That
Outlines The Patient’s Expectations To Be Treated With Dignity And Compassion?
A. Code Of Ethics
B. Patient’s Bill Of Rights
C. The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
D. Advance Directives
ANS: B
The Title Of The American Hospital Association’s 1972 Document That Outlines The
Patient’s Expectations Is The Patient’s Bill Of Rights. Patient Expectations Are Not
Outlined In The Code Of Ethics, OBRA, Or Advance Directives.
A. Code Of Ethics – Incorrect. This Is A Guideline For Professional Conduct, Not Patient
Rights.
C. The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) – Incorrect. OBRA Primarily Addresses
Long-Term Care Standards, Especially For Nursing Homes.
D. Advance Directives – Incorrect. These Are Legal Documents That Specify A Patient’s
Wishes For Healthcare Decisions, Not A Statement Of Rights.
OBJ: 2
Fundamental Concepts And Skills For The Patient Care Technician 2nd Edition, (2022)
By Kimberly Townsend Little
All Chapters 1-35| 8 Sections| Updated Edition With Detailed Answers| Rated A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.Stuvia
,SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Chapter 02: The Role Of The Patient Care Technician ------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Chapter 03: Professionalism And Work Ethics ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Chapter 04: Communicating With The Healthcare Team -------------------------------------------------------- 22
SECTION 2: THE PATIENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Chapter 05: Understanding The Patient As A Person ------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Chapter 06: Patient Rights, Ethics, And Laws ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Chapter 07: Body Structure And Function/Growth And Development -------------------------------------- 40
Chapter 08: Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, And Sleep ------------------------------------------------------ 51
SECTION 3: SAFETY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Chapter 09: Asepsis And Infection Control -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Chapter 10: Workplace Safety And Body Mechanics ------------------------------------------------------------- 65
Chapter 11: Patient Safety ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Chapter 12: Moving, Positioning, And Preventing Falls ---------------------------------------------------------- 73
Chapter 13: Basic Emergency Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79
SECTION 4: PATIENT ASSESSMENT----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86
Chapter 14: Assisting With The Physical Examination ------------------------------------------------------------ 86
Chapter 15: Measuring And Recording Vital Signs----------------------------------------------------------------- 93
Chapter 16: Obtaining And Monitoring An Electrocardiogram ----------------------------------------------- 106
SECTION 5: PATIENT CARE AND COMFORT ---------------------------------------------------------------- 113
Chapter 17: Assisting With Admission And Discharge ---------------------------------------------------------- 113
Chapter 18: Bedmaking And Hygiene ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 117
Chapter 19: Assisting With Grooming------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 123
Chapter 20: Assisting With Medication Administration -------------------------------------------------------- 128
Chapter 21: Assisting With Nutrition And Fluids ----------------------------------------------------------------- 132
Chapter 22: Assisting With Urinary Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------ 137
Chapter 23: Assisting With Bowel Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------- 144
Chapter 24: Assisting With Oxygen Needs ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 148
SECTION 6: BLOOD AND SPECIMEN COLLECTING AND TESTING ------------------------------------- 152
Chapter 25: Blood Collecting And Processing --------------------------------------------------------------------- 152
, Chapter 26: Specimen Collecting And Testing -------------------------------------------------------------------- 171
SECTION 7: SURGERY AND IMMOBILITY ------------------------------------------------------------------- 175
Chapter 27: Care Of The Surgical Patient -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 175
Chapter 28: Heat And Cold Applications --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 179
Chapter 29: Care Of Wounds And Pressure Ulcers -------------------------------------------------------------- 183
Chapter 30: Rehabilitative And Restorative Care ---------------------------------------------------------------- 189
SECTION 8: SPECIAL CARE CONCERNS AND SETTINGS -------------------------------------------------- 196
Chapter 31: Caring For Women And Children--------------------------------------------------------------------- 196
Chapter 32: Caring For The Older Adult ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 204
Chapter 33: Caring For Patients With Mental Health Needs -------------------------------------------------- 208
Chapter 34: Caring For Patients With Chronic Conditions ----------------------------------------------------- 212
Chapter 35: End-Of-Life Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 216
,SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE
Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare
Kimberly Townsend Little: Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician 2nd Edition, (2022) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Of The Following Must The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Recognize
Regarding The Healthcare Delivery System?
A. It Includes All States.
B. It Affects The Illness Of Patients.
C. Insurance Companies Are Not Involved.
D. The Major Goal Is To Achieve Optimal Levels Of Healthcare.
ANS: D
The PCT Must Recognize That In The Healthcare Delivery System, The Major Goal Is
To Achieve Optimal Levels Of Healthcare. The Healthcare System Consists Of A
Network Of Agencies, Facilities, And Providers Involved With Healthcare In A Specified
Geographic Area. Insurance Companies Do Have Involvement In The Healthcare
System. The Illness Of Patients Is Not Necessarily Affected By The Healthcare System.
A. It Includes All States – Incorrect. The Healthcare System Varies By Region And State;
Not All Aspects Are Uniformly Present Across All States.
B. It Affects The Illness Of Patients – Incorrect. While Healthcare Can Influence
Outcomes, It Does Not Directly Affect The Onset Of Illness.
C. Insurance Companies Are Not Involved – Incorrect. Insurance Companies Play A
Major Role In Healthcare Delivery And Funding.
OBJ: 1
2. What Is Required By The Healthcare Team To Identify The Needs Of A Patient And
To Design Care To Meet Those Needs?
A. The White Board
B. The Nurse’s Notes
,C. The Physician’s Order Sheet
D. An Individualized Care Plan
ANS: D
An Individualized Care Plan Involves All Healthcare Workers And Outlines Care To
Meet The Needs Of The Individual Patient. The White Board, Physician’s Order Sheet,
And Nurse’s Notes Do Not Identify The Needs Of The Patient Nor Are They Designed
To Assist All Members Of The Healthcare Team To Meet Those Needs.
A. The White Board – Incorrect. White Boards Are Useful Communication Tools But Do
Not Provide Comprehensive Care Planning.
B. The Nurse’s Notes – Incorrect. These Document Care And Observations But Do Not
Outline An Interdisciplinary Plan Of Care.
C. The Physician’s Order Sheet – Incorrect. This Contains Treatment Orders But Not A
Full Plan Based On Interdisciplinary Input.
OBJ: 3
3. How Does An Interdisciplinary Approach To Patient Treatment Enhance Care?
A. By Improving Efficiency Of Care
B. By Reducing The Number Of Caregivers
C. By Preventing The Fragmentation Of Patient Care
D. By Shortening Hospital Stay
ANS: C
An Interdisciplinary Approach Prevents Fragmentation Of Care By Involving And
Including All Care Providers. An Interdisciplinary Approach Does Not Improve The
Efficiency Of Care, Reduce The Number Of Caregivers, Or Shorten Hospital Stay.
A. By Improving Efficiency Of Care – Incorrect. While Care May Be More Coordinated,
Efficiency Is Not The Primary Benefit.
B. By Reducing The Number Of Caregivers – Incorrect. The Approach Involves More
Caregivers Working Together, Not Fewer.
,D. By Shortening Hospital Stay – Incorrect. Hospital Stay Length May Not Change As A
Direct Result Of Interdisciplinary Care.
OBJ: 3, 4
4. How May A Newly Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Practice?
A. Independently In A Hospital Setting
B. With An Experienced LPN/LVN
C. Under The Supervision Of A Physician Or Registered Nurse (RN)
D. As A Sole Practitioner In A Clinic Setting
ANS: C
An LPN/LVN Practices Under The Supervision Of A Physician, Dentist, Or RN. An
LPN/LVN Is Not To Practice Independently In A Hospital Setting, Under The
Supervision Of A More Experienced LPN/LVN, Or As A Sole Practitioner In A Clinic
Setting.
A. Independently In A Hospital Setting – Incorrect. Lpns/Lvns Are Not Allowed To
Work Independently.
B. With An Experienced LPN/LVN – Incorrect. Only Rns Or Physicians Can Legally
Supervise An LPN/LVN.
D. As A Sole Practitioner In A Clinic Setting – Incorrect. Lpns/Lvns Cannot Operate As
Independent Providers.
OBJ: 5
5. What Document Identifies The Roles And Responsibilities Of The LPN/LVN?
A. The Nurse’s Employer
B. College Accreditation Standards
C. Nurse Practice Act
D. Nurse Association Code
ANS: C
, The LPN/LVN Functions Under The Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse’s Employer May
Outline The Working Responsibilities Of The Nurse, But It Is The Nurse’s Responsibility
To Make Sure They Stay Within Their Scope Of Practice As Described By The Nurse
Practice Act.
A. The Nurse’s Employer – Incorrect. Employers Set Job Descriptions But Cannot
Define Legal Scope Of Practice.
B. College Accreditation Standards – Incorrect. These Apply To Educational Institutions,
Not Individual Practice.
D. Nurse Association Code – Incorrect. While Professional Codes Guide Ethics, They Do
Not Legally Define Practice Boundaries.
OBJ: 5
6. What Is The Title Of The American Hospital Association’s 1972 Document That
Outlines The Patient’s Expectations To Be Treated With Dignity And Compassion?
A. Code Of Ethics
B. Patient’s Bill Of Rights
C. The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
D. Advance Directives
ANS: B
The Title Of The American Hospital Association’s 1972 Document That Outlines The
Patient’s Expectations Is The Patient’s Bill Of Rights. Patient Expectations Are Not
Outlined In The Code Of Ethics, OBRA, Or Advance Directives.
A. Code Of Ethics – Incorrect. This Is A Guideline For Professional Conduct, Not Patient
Rights.
C. The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) – Incorrect. OBRA Primarily Addresses
Long-Term Care Standards, Especially For Nursing Homes.
D. Advance Directives – Incorrect. These Are Legal Documents That Specify A Patient’s
Wishes For Healthcare Decisions, Not A Statement Of Rights.
OBJ: 2
