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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11
chapter 03: professionalism and work ethics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
chapter 04: communicating with the healthcare team ----------------------------------------------------------- 21
section 2: the patient --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
chapter 05: understanding the patient as a person ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27
chapter 06: patient rights, ethics, and laws -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
chapter 07: body structure and function/growth and development ------------------------------------------ 38
chapter 08: pain management, comfort, rest, and sleep --------------------------------------------------------- 49
section 3: safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
chapter 09: asepsis and infection control ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
chapter 10: workplace safety and body mechanics ---------------------------------------------------------------- 63
chapter 11: patient safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
chapter 12: moving, positioning, and preventing falls ------------------------------------------------------------ 71
chapter 13: basic emergency care--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77
section 4: patient assessment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
chapter 14: assisting with the physical examination -------------------------------------------------------------- 83
chapter 15: measuring and recording vital signs -------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
chapter 16: obtaining and monitoring an electrocardiogram ------------------------------------------------- 103
section 5: patient care and comfort ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 110
chapter 17: assisting with admission and discharge ------------------------------------------------------------- 110
chapter 18: bedmaking and hygiene --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 114
chapter 19: assisting with grooming --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 120
chapter 20: assisting with medication administration ---------------------------------------------------------- 125
chapter 21: assisting with nutrition and fluids -------------------------------------------------------------------- 128
chapter 22: assisting with urinary elimination -------------------------------------------------------------------- 133
chapter 23: assisting with bowel elimination ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 140
chapter 24: assisting with oxygen needs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 144
section 6: blood and specimen collecting and testing--------------------------------------------------- 148
, chapter 25: blood collecting and processing ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 148
chapter 26: specimen collecting and testing ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 166
section 7: surgery and immobility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 170
chapter 27: care of the surgical patient ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 170
chapter 28: heat and cold applications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 174
chapter 29: care of wounds and pressure ulcers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 178
chapter 30: rehabilitative and restorative care ------------------------------------------------------------------- 184
section 8: special care concerns and settings ------------------------------------------------------------- 190
chapter 31: caring for women and children ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 190
chapter 32: caring for the older adult -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 198
chapter 33: caring for patients with mental health needs ----------------------------------------------------- 202
chapter 34: caring for patients with chronic conditions -------------------------------------------------------- 206
chapter 35: end-of-life care --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 210
, 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11
chapter 03: professionalism and work ethics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
chapter 04: communicating with the healthcare team ----------------------------------------------------------- 21
section 2: the patient --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
chapter 05: understanding the patient as a person ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27
chapter 06: patient rights, ethics, and laws -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
chapter 07: body structure and function/growth and development ------------------------------------------ 38
chapter 08: pain management, comfort, rest, and sleep --------------------------------------------------------- 49
section 3: safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
chapter 09: asepsis and infection control ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
chapter 10: workplace safety and body mechanics ---------------------------------------------------------------- 63
chapter 11: patient safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 66
chapter 12: moving, positioning, and preventing falls ------------------------------------------------------------ 71
chapter 13: basic emergency care--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77
section 4: patient assessment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83
chapter 14: assisting with the physical examination -------------------------------------------------------------- 83
chapter 15: measuring and recording vital signs -------------------------------------------------------------------- 90
chapter 16: obtaining and monitoring an electrocardiogram ------------------------------------------------- 103
section 5: patient care and comfort ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 110
chapter 17: assisting with admission and discharge ------------------------------------------------------------- 110
chapter 18: bedmaking and hygiene --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 114
chapter 19: assisting with grooming --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 120
chapter 20: assisting with medication administration ---------------------------------------------------------- 125
chapter 21: assisting with nutrition and fluids -------------------------------------------------------------------- 128
chapter 22: assisting with urinary elimination -------------------------------------------------------------------- 133
chapter 23: assisting with bowel elimination ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 140
chapter 24: assisting with oxygen needs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 144
section 6: blood and specimen collecting and testing--------------------------------------------------- 148
, chapter 25: blood collecting and processing ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 148
chapter 26: specimen collecting and testing ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 166
section 7: surgery and immobility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 170
chapter 27: care of the surgical patient ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 170
chapter 28: heat and cold applications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 174
chapter 29: care of wounds and pressure ulcers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 178
chapter 30: rehabilitative and restorative care ------------------------------------------------------------------- 184
section 8: special care concerns and settings ------------------------------------------------------------- 190
chapter 31: caring for women and children ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 190
chapter 32: caring for the older adult -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 198
chapter 33: caring for patients with mental health needs ----------------------------------------------------- 202
chapter 34: caring for patients with chronic conditions -------------------------------------------------------- 206
chapter 35: end-of-life care --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 210
, 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
