PCT EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
When helping a client in learning how to use a walker it is necessary to -
ANSWERStand behind the patient and use a transfer belt
What is meant by urinary retention? - ANSWERInability to urinate
Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear - ANSWERHigh
pitched sounds
When trying to identify a patient the safest method would be - ANSWERChecking the
name tag
When washing out soiled linens, OSHA rules specify that the following must be worn -
ANSWERGloves and goggles
Whats the correct abbreviation for before meals - ANSWERA.C
The correct medical term for high blood pressure is - ANSWERHypertension
Family members should be allowed privacy when visiting a patient - ANSWERtrue
one of the first things a patient care technician should do when assisting a client with
eating is - ANSWERWash his/her hands and the clients hands
The foley bag must be kept lower than the clients bladder so that - ANSWERUrine will
not return to the bladder, causing infection
When assisting a client to use the bedside commode it is important to - ANSWERall of
the above
A patient is diabetic and the kitchen has sent down chocolate ice cream for a snack.
what should your first action be ? - ANSWERDon't serve the snack and report to the
nurse in charge
The hot water bottle is an example of a - ANSWERlocal dry heat application
Patients receiving an enema are usually placed - ANSWEROn the left side
A female patients perineal area should be cleansed before which specimen is collected
- ANSWERMidstream clean catch specimen
, An eldercare facility resident requests to wash her own underwear. You should -
ANSWERHelp her obtain supplies
In a long term care facility, the family members should be asked to - ANSWERattend
care planning meetings
Prosthesis is a device for moving patients - ANSWERFalse, prosthesis is a device to
replace missing limbs
The purpose of cold applications is usually to - ANSWERprevent or reduce swelling
A care technician who applies restraints on a patient without instruction from the nurse
in charge may be accused of - ANSWERFalse Imprisonment
In caring for a confused elderly patient, it is important to remember to - ANSWERKeep
the bed rails up except when you are at the bedside
H.S care is care that is given - ANSWERBefore bedtime
The best choice of food for a geriatric patient with no teeth would be - ANSWERbaked
fish, whipped potatoes, spinach souffle and tapioca
A walker may be used when the patient can support some weight - ANSWERTrue
A cane should be used on - ANSWERthe unaffected or strong side of the body
Decubitus ulcers may develop in patients who are - ANSWERall of the above
Encouraging a patient to take part in daily activities such as bathing, combing hair, and
feeding is - ANSWERNecessary for rehabilitation
The purpose of correctly positioning a patient is to - ANSWERall of the above
If a patient care technician accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing off
the soap during hand washing, what is the next step - ANSWERrepeat the wash from
the beginning
While giving an unconscious person a bath, it is important to - ANSWERgive passive
range of motion to all joints
before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, what would be the first course of action -
ANSWERTo check if the wheels of the chair are locked
Sexuality in long term care patients may include all of the following except -
ANSWERengaging in public fondling
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
When helping a client in learning how to use a walker it is necessary to -
ANSWERStand behind the patient and use a transfer belt
What is meant by urinary retention? - ANSWERInability to urinate
Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear - ANSWERHigh
pitched sounds
When trying to identify a patient the safest method would be - ANSWERChecking the
name tag
When washing out soiled linens, OSHA rules specify that the following must be worn -
ANSWERGloves and goggles
Whats the correct abbreviation for before meals - ANSWERA.C
The correct medical term for high blood pressure is - ANSWERHypertension
Family members should be allowed privacy when visiting a patient - ANSWERtrue
one of the first things a patient care technician should do when assisting a client with
eating is - ANSWERWash his/her hands and the clients hands
The foley bag must be kept lower than the clients bladder so that - ANSWERUrine will
not return to the bladder, causing infection
When assisting a client to use the bedside commode it is important to - ANSWERall of
the above
A patient is diabetic and the kitchen has sent down chocolate ice cream for a snack.
what should your first action be ? - ANSWERDon't serve the snack and report to the
nurse in charge
The hot water bottle is an example of a - ANSWERlocal dry heat application
Patients receiving an enema are usually placed - ANSWEROn the left side
A female patients perineal area should be cleansed before which specimen is collected
- ANSWERMidstream clean catch specimen
, An eldercare facility resident requests to wash her own underwear. You should -
ANSWERHelp her obtain supplies
In a long term care facility, the family members should be asked to - ANSWERattend
care planning meetings
Prosthesis is a device for moving patients - ANSWERFalse, prosthesis is a device to
replace missing limbs
The purpose of cold applications is usually to - ANSWERprevent or reduce swelling
A care technician who applies restraints on a patient without instruction from the nurse
in charge may be accused of - ANSWERFalse Imprisonment
In caring for a confused elderly patient, it is important to remember to - ANSWERKeep
the bed rails up except when you are at the bedside
H.S care is care that is given - ANSWERBefore bedtime
The best choice of food for a geriatric patient with no teeth would be - ANSWERbaked
fish, whipped potatoes, spinach souffle and tapioca
A walker may be used when the patient can support some weight - ANSWERTrue
A cane should be used on - ANSWERthe unaffected or strong side of the body
Decubitus ulcers may develop in patients who are - ANSWERall of the above
Encouraging a patient to take part in daily activities such as bathing, combing hair, and
feeding is - ANSWERNecessary for rehabilitation
The purpose of correctly positioning a patient is to - ANSWERall of the above
If a patient care technician accidentally touches the inside of the sink while rinsing off
the soap during hand washing, what is the next step - ANSWERrepeat the wash from
the beginning
While giving an unconscious person a bath, it is important to - ANSWERgive passive
range of motion to all joints
before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, what would be the first course of action -
ANSWERTo check if the wheels of the chair are locked
Sexuality in long term care patients may include all of the following except -
ANSWERengaging in public fondling
