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Complete Test Bank
Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician,
2nd Edition
by Kimberly Townsend Little
All Chapter 1-35| Latest Edition| Verified Answers
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Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare
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.
ANSWER: 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,
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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
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the healthcare system.
OBJ: 1
2. What is required by the healthcare team to identify the needs of a patient and to design
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care to meet those needs?
a. The white board
b. The nurse’s notes
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c. The physician’s order sheet
d. An individualized care plan
ANSWER: D
An individualized care plan involves all healthcare workers and outlines care to meet the needs
of the individual patient. The white board, physician’s order sheet, and nurse’s notes do not
identify the needs of the patient nor are they designed to assist all members of the healthcare
team to meet those needs.
OBJ: 3
3. How does an interdisciplinary approach to patient treatment enhance care?
a. By improving efficiency of care
b. By reducing the number of caregivers
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c. By preventing the fragmentation of patient care
d. By shortening hospital stay
ANSWER: C
An interdisciplinary approach prevents fragmentation of care by involving and including all care
providers. An interdisciplinary approach does not improve the efficiency of care, reduce the
number of caregivers, or shorten hospital stay.
OBJ: 3, 4
4. How may a newly licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
practice?
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a. Independently in a hospital setting
b. With an experienced LPN/LVN
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Under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse (RN)
d. As a sole practitioner in a clinic setting
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ANSWER: C
An LPN/LVN practices under the supervision of a physician, dentist, or RN. An LPN/LVN is not
to practice independently in a hospital setting, under the supervision of a more experienced
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LPN/LVN, or as a sole practitioner in a clinic setting.
OBJ: 5
5. What document identifies the roles and responsibilities of the LPN/LVN?
a. The nurse’s employer
b. College Accreditation Standards
c. Nurse Practice Act
d. Nurse Association Code
ANSWER: C
The LPN/LVN functions under the Nurse Practice Act. The nurse’s employer may outline the
working responsibilities of the nurse, but it is the nurse’s responsibility to make sure they stay
within their scope of practice as described by the Nurse Practice Act.
Complete Test Bank
Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician,
2nd Edition
by Kimberly Townsend Little
All Chapter 1-35| Latest Edition| Verified Answers
C
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, BESTLEC
C
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, BESTLEC
Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare
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.
ANSWER: 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,
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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
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the healthcare system.
OBJ: 1
2. What is required by the healthcare team to identify the needs of a patient and to design
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care to meet those needs?
a. The white board
b. The nurse’s notes
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c. The physician’s order sheet
d. An individualized care plan
ANSWER: D
An individualized care plan involves all healthcare workers and outlines care to meet the needs
of the individual patient. The white board, physician’s order sheet, and nurse’s notes do not
identify the needs of the patient nor are they designed to assist all members of the healthcare
team to meet those needs.
OBJ: 3
3. How does an interdisciplinary approach to patient treatment enhance care?
a. By improving efficiency of care
b. By reducing the number of caregivers
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c. By preventing the fragmentation of patient care
d. By shortening hospital stay
ANSWER: C
An interdisciplinary approach prevents fragmentation of care by involving and including all care
providers. An interdisciplinary approach does not improve the efficiency of care, reduce the
number of caregivers, or shorten hospital stay.
OBJ: 3, 4
4. How may a newly licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
practice?
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a. Independently in a hospital setting
b. With an experienced LPN/LVN
c.
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Under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse (RN)
d. As a sole practitioner in a clinic setting
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ANSWER: C
An LPN/LVN practices under the supervision of a physician, dentist, or RN. An LPN/LVN is not
to practice independently in a hospital setting, under the supervision of a more experienced
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LPN/LVN, or as a sole practitioner in a clinic setting.
OBJ: 5
5. What document identifies the roles and responsibilities of the LPN/LVN?
a. The nurse’s employer
b. College Accreditation Standards
c. Nurse Practice Act
d. Nurse Association Code
ANSWER: C
The LPN/LVN functions under the Nurse Practice Act. The nurse’s employer may outline the
working responsibilities of the nurse, but it is the nurse’s responsibility to make sure they stay
within their scope of practice as described by the Nurse Practice Act.
