Patient Care Technician National Test

Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a supervising nurse or physician is called________________. A. Insubordination B. Malpractice C. Bad professional behavior D. None of the above - Answer- B. Malpractice Patient Care Technicians have contact with patients______________. A. When the nurse tells them to B. Weekly C. When they have time D. On a daily basis - Answer- D. On a daily basis Patient confidentiality refers to the right of a patient to have their personal and medical information to be kept_________. A. Private B. On file C. Online D. At their home - Answer- B. Private Which of the following is NOT one of the three major goals of the Patients Bill of Rights? A. Point out the importance of a strong relationship between patients and providers B. Point out the key role patients play in staying healthy C. Promoting a socialized healthcare system D. Help patients feel more confident in the U.S. healthcare system - Answer- C. Promoting a socialized healthcare system When performing CPR, the patient should be lying_____________. A. With head and shoulders elevated B. Flat on a hard surface C. With the head and feet raised slightly D. None of the above - Answer- B. Flat on a hard surface Patients who have difficulty chewing will need what type of diet? A. Clear liquids B. Low residue C. Bland D. Mechanical Soft - Answer- D. Mechanical Soft Patients have the right to choose____________________as they wish. A. Healthcare providers B. Drugs prescribed C. Tr