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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+
,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 ------------------------------------------------------- 50
Section 3: Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Chapter 09: Asepsis And Infection Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Chapter 10: Workplace Safety And Body Mechanics -------------------------------------------------------------- 64
Chapter 11: Patient Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 67
Chapter 12: Moving, Positioning, And Preventing Falls ----------------------------------------------------------- 72
Chapter 13: Basic Emergency Care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
Section 4: Patient Assessment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Chapter 14: Assisting With The Physical Examination ------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Chapter 15: Measuring And Recording Vital Signs ----------------------------------------------------------------- 92
Chapter 16: Obtaining And Monitoring An Electrocardiogram ----------------------------------------------- 105
Section 5: Patient Care And Comfort ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 112
Chapter 17: Assisting With Admission And Discharge ----------------------------------------------------------- 112
Chapter 18: Bedmaking And Hygiene -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 116
Chapter 19: Assisting With Grooming -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 122
Chapter 20: Assisting With Medication Administration--------------------------------------------------------- 127
Chapter 21: Assisting With Nutrition And Fluids ------------------------------------------------------------------ 131
Chapter 22: Assisting With Urinary Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Chapter 23: Assisting With Bowel Elimination -------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
Chapter 24: Assisting With Oxygen Needs -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 147
Section 6: Blood And Specimen Collecting And Testing ------------------------------------------------- 151
, Chapter 25: Blood Collecting And Processing ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 151
Chapter 26: Specimen Collecting And Testing --------------------------------------------------------------------- 170
Section 7: Surgery And Immobility --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 27: Care Of The Surgical Patient --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 28: Heat And Cold Applications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 178
Chapter 29: Care Of Wounds And Pressure Ulcers --------------------------------------------------------------- 182
Chapter 30: Rehabilitative And Restorative Care ----------------------------------------------------------------- 188
Section 8: Special Care Concerns And Settings ------------------------------------------------------------ 195
Chapter 31: Caring For Women And Children---------------------------------------------------------------------- 195
Chapter 32: Caring For The Older Adult ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 203
Chapter 33: Caring For Patients With Mental Health Needs --------------------------------------------------- 207
Chapter 34: Caring For Patients With Chronic Conditions ------------------------------------------------------ 211
Chapter 35: End-Of-Life Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 215
, 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
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+
,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 ------------------------------------------------------- 50
Section 3: Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Chapter 09: Asepsis And Infection Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Chapter 10: Workplace Safety And Body Mechanics -------------------------------------------------------------- 64
Chapter 11: Patient Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 67
Chapter 12: Moving, Positioning, And Preventing Falls ----------------------------------------------------------- 72
Chapter 13: Basic Emergency Care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 78
Section 4: Patient Assessment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Chapter 14: Assisting With The Physical Examination ------------------------------------------------------------- 85
Chapter 15: Measuring And Recording Vital Signs ----------------------------------------------------------------- 92
Chapter 16: Obtaining And Monitoring An Electrocardiogram ----------------------------------------------- 105
Section 5: Patient Care And Comfort ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 112
Chapter 17: Assisting With Admission And Discharge ----------------------------------------------------------- 112
Chapter 18: Bedmaking And Hygiene -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 116
Chapter 19: Assisting With Grooming -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 122
Chapter 20: Assisting With Medication Administration--------------------------------------------------------- 127
Chapter 21: Assisting With Nutrition And Fluids ------------------------------------------------------------------ 131
Chapter 22: Assisting With Urinary Elimination ------------------------------------------------------------------- 136
Chapter 23: Assisting With Bowel Elimination -------------------------------------------------------------------- 143
Chapter 24: Assisting With Oxygen Needs -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 147
Section 6: Blood And Specimen Collecting And Testing ------------------------------------------------- 151
, Chapter 25: Blood Collecting And Processing ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 151
Chapter 26: Specimen Collecting And Testing --------------------------------------------------------------------- 170
Section 7: Surgery And Immobility --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 27: Care Of The Surgical Patient --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 174
Chapter 28: Heat And Cold Applications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 178
Chapter 29: Care Of Wounds And Pressure Ulcers --------------------------------------------------------------- 182
Chapter 30: Rehabilitative And Restorative Care ----------------------------------------------------------------- 188
Section 8: Special Care Concerns And Settings ------------------------------------------------------------ 195
Chapter 31: Caring For Women And Children---------------------------------------------------------------------- 195
Chapter 32: Caring For The Older Adult ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 203
Chapter 33: Caring For Patients With Mental Health Needs --------------------------------------------------- 207
Chapter 34: Caring For Patients With Chronic Conditions ------------------------------------------------------ 211
Chapter 35: End-Of-Life Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 215
, 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
