PCT EXAM
When helping a client in learning how to use a walker it is necessary to - Answer-Stand behind the
patient and use a transfer belt
What is meant by urinary retention? - Answer-Inability to urinate
Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear - Answer-High pitched sounds
When trying to identify a patient the safest method would be - Answer-Checking the name tag
When washing out soiled linens, OSHA rules specify that the following must be worn - Answer-Gloves
and goggles
Whats the correct abbreviation for before meals - Answer-A.C
The correct medical term for high blood pressure is - Answer-Hypertension
Patients who have difficulty chewing will need what type of diet ? - Answer-Mechanical soft
How often should a patients input and output records be totaled - Answer-Once each shift
, When admitting a client which of the following should the patient care tech observe and record -
Answer-Bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin
it is important to ________ when shaving a males patients face - Answer-none of the above
when putting a client to bed and before leaving him alone, the first action is - Answer-make sure he
knows how to use the nurse call and light
when assisting blind clients with their meals, allow them to identify each item on the tray on their own -
Answer-False, tell the patient whats on the tray
when assisting a patient who is on bed rest with lunch, the best position for the patient, if permitted,
would be - Answer-Fowler's position
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the - Answer-Knees, keeping your
back straight
Family members should be allowed privacy when visiting a patient - Answer-true
one of the first things a patient care technician should do when assisting a client with eating is - Answer-
Wash his/her hands and the clients hands
The foley bag must be kept lower than the clients bladder so that - Answer-Urine will not return to the
bladder, causing infection
When assisting a client to use the bedside commode it is important to - Answer-all of the above
When helping a client in learning how to use a walker it is necessary to - Answer-Stand behind the
patient and use a transfer belt
What is meant by urinary retention? - Answer-Inability to urinate
Normal hearing loss in aging is usually related to the ability to hear - Answer-High pitched sounds
When trying to identify a patient the safest method would be - Answer-Checking the name tag
When washing out soiled linens, OSHA rules specify that the following must be worn - Answer-Gloves
and goggles
Whats the correct abbreviation for before meals - Answer-A.C
The correct medical term for high blood pressure is - Answer-Hypertension
Patients who have difficulty chewing will need what type of diet ? - Answer-Mechanical soft
How often should a patients input and output records be totaled - Answer-Once each shift
, When admitting a client which of the following should the patient care tech observe and record -
Answer-Bruises, marks, rashes, or broken skin
it is important to ________ when shaving a males patients face - Answer-none of the above
when putting a client to bed and before leaving him alone, the first action is - Answer-make sure he
knows how to use the nurse call and light
when assisting blind clients with their meals, allow them to identify each item on the tray on their own -
Answer-False, tell the patient whats on the tray
when assisting a patient who is on bed rest with lunch, the best position for the patient, if permitted,
would be - Answer-Fowler's position
When lifting a heavy object, the correct method would be to bend at the - Answer-Knees, keeping your
back straight
Family members should be allowed privacy when visiting a patient - Answer-true
one of the first things a patient care technician should do when assisting a client with eating is - Answer-
Wash his/her hands and the clients hands
The foley bag must be kept lower than the clients bladder so that - Answer-Urine will not return to the
bladder, causing infection
When assisting a client to use the bedside commode it is important to - Answer-all of the above
