PCT Test Review Practice Exam.
1. The nurse is observing the PCT who is assisting a . The PCT loosely
a res- ident in a long-term care facility fastens the gait belt
ambulate with a gait belt . Which action by the around the patient's
PCT indicates to the nurse that further waist .
instruction is necessary? (Select all that apply.)
d . The PCT fastens
the belt around the arm
a . The PCT loosely fastens the gait belt around
of the chair to prevent
the patient's waist.
the resi- dent from
slipping out of the
b. The PCT places the gait belt on the resident
chair.
before assisting the resident to a standing
position.
c. The PCT grasps the gait belt while assisting
the resi- dent out of bed.
d. The PCT fastens the belt around the arm of the
chair to prevent the resident from slipping
out of the chair.
e. The PCT explains to the resident that the
gait belt is used to prevent injury to the
resident and the PCT when assisting with
ambulation.
2. The home health nurse is assessing a child for the risk d.
Developmental level
of injury. Which factor places a child at greatest
risk for specific types of injuries ?
a. Gender of the child
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b. Overall health
c. Educational level
d. Developmental level
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3. The PCT is reviewing the patient list for the shift. Which c. The patient
becomes
information is of most concern to the PCT and that this disoriented in the
evening
patient is at high risk of falling ? 5. It is the
responsibi
a. The patient has diabetes. lity of the
PCT to
b. The patient had a stroke 3 years ago with apply
no com- plications. safety re-
minder
c. The patient becomes disoriented in the
devices to
evening hours.
the
patient
d. The patient wears eyeglasses and a hearing
aid. who is at
risk for
4. The PCT learns of a mercury spill that occurred falls.
in the doctor's office in which she is employed.
Which action by the PCT is correct ?
a. The PCT cleans the mercury spill with
alcohol and ordinary cleaning cloths.
b. The PCT closes all windows and doors to
prevent the mercury spill from spreading out of
the area.
c. The PCT instructs the housekeeping staff to
vacuum up the spill.
d. The PCT evacuates the area and contacts
trained personnel to clean up the spill.
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hours.
d. The PCT evacuates the area and contacts trained personnel to clean up
the spill.
b. False
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1. The nurse is observing the PCT who is assisting a . The PCT loosely
a res- ident in a long-term care facility fastens the gait belt
ambulate with a gait belt . Which action by the around the patient's
PCT indicates to the nurse that further waist .
instruction is necessary? (Select all that apply.)
d . The PCT fastens
the belt around the arm
a . The PCT loosely fastens the gait belt around
of the chair to prevent
the patient's waist.
the resi- dent from
slipping out of the
b. The PCT places the gait belt on the resident
chair.
before assisting the resident to a standing
position.
c. The PCT grasps the gait belt while assisting
the resi- dent out of bed.
d. The PCT fastens the belt around the arm of the
chair to prevent the resident from slipping
out of the chair.
e. The PCT explains to the resident that the
gait belt is used to prevent injury to the
resident and the PCT when assisting with
ambulation.
2. The home health nurse is assessing a child for the risk d.
Developmental level
of injury. Which factor places a child at greatest
risk for specific types of injuries ?
a. Gender of the child
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b. Overall health
c. Educational level
d. Developmental level
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3. The PCT is reviewing the patient list for the shift. Which c. The patient
becomes
information is of most concern to the PCT and that this disoriented in the
evening
patient is at high risk of falling ? 5. It is the
responsibi
a. The patient has diabetes. lity of the
PCT to
b. The patient had a stroke 3 years ago with apply
no com- plications. safety re-
minder
c. The patient becomes disoriented in the
devices to
evening hours.
the
patient
d. The patient wears eyeglasses and a hearing
aid. who is at
risk for
4. The PCT learns of a mercury spill that occurred falls.
in the doctor's office in which she is employed.
Which action by the PCT is correct ?
a. The PCT cleans the mercury spill with
alcohol and ordinary cleaning cloths.
b. The PCT closes all windows and doors to
prevent the mercury spill from spreading out of
the area.
c. The PCT instructs the housekeeping staff to
vacuum up the spill.
d. The PCT evacuates the area and contacts
trained personnel to clean up the spill.
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hours.
d. The PCT evacuates the area and contacts trained personnel to clean up
the spill.
b. False
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