PCT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Care for patient with feeding tubes - ANSWERSElevate the head 45 degree while feeding
Monitoring bowel movement - ANSWERSYou are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient
must have a movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency
When a patient get discharged - ANSWERSPCT must obtain vital signs
Restorative care - ANSWERSIs care given to patient to help them become as independent as
possible, following a health or medical event
In restorative care - ANSWERSAllow patients to do as many ADLs as possible.
Contracture - ANSWERSAre abnormal flexion of joints
Bladder exercises - ANSWERSNurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises,
PCT remind them.
Removing an IV - ANSWERSNeed a gauze, tape and gloves
Sterile dressing - ANSWERSAre to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove
them without specific directions
To apply sterile dressing - ANSWERSWash hand 3 times
, Drainage saturation - ANSWERSDrainage: Amount, color, odor,
Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin
Lifting devices - ANSWERSUsed for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame
To apply bandages - ANSWERSApply from distal to proximal
Compression boots - ANSWERSPromote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation
Holes in anti-embolism are - ANSWERSTo asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build
up
Incentive spirometry - ANSWERSIs used to improve blood circulation to the lungs, minimize the
risk of pneumonia , move air into lungs
Edema - ANSWERSExcessive accumulation of fluid in body tissue
Apical pulse - ANSWERSIs felt in the 5th intercostal space, and the midclavicular line (pulse over
60 b/m)
Measuring oxygen saturation in hemoglobin - ANSWERSNormal range 94 to 100 can be
measured in the finger, toe, or earlobe
False findings can be caused by - ANSWERSNail polish, cold fingers, toxic exposure
Drawing requirement - ANSWERS-Requisition form
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Care for patient with feeding tubes - ANSWERSElevate the head 45 degree while feeding
Monitoring bowel movement - ANSWERSYou are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient
must have a movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency
When a patient get discharged - ANSWERSPCT must obtain vital signs
Restorative care - ANSWERSIs care given to patient to help them become as independent as
possible, following a health or medical event
In restorative care - ANSWERSAllow patients to do as many ADLs as possible.
Contracture - ANSWERSAre abnormal flexion of joints
Bladder exercises - ANSWERSNurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises,
PCT remind them.
Removing an IV - ANSWERSNeed a gauze, tape and gloves
Sterile dressing - ANSWERSAre to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove
them without specific directions
To apply sterile dressing - ANSWERSWash hand 3 times
, Drainage saturation - ANSWERSDrainage: Amount, color, odor,
Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin
Lifting devices - ANSWERSUsed for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame
To apply bandages - ANSWERSApply from distal to proximal
Compression boots - ANSWERSPromote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation
Holes in anti-embolism are - ANSWERSTo asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build
up
Incentive spirometry - ANSWERSIs used to improve blood circulation to the lungs, minimize the
risk of pneumonia , move air into lungs
Edema - ANSWERSExcessive accumulation of fluid in body tissue
Apical pulse - ANSWERSIs felt in the 5th intercostal space, and the midclavicular line (pulse over
60 b/m)
Measuring oxygen saturation in hemoglobin - ANSWERSNormal range 94 to 100 can be
measured in the finger, toe, or earlobe
False findings can be caused by - ANSWERSNail polish, cold fingers, toxic exposure
Drawing requirement - ANSWERS-Requisition form
