CPCT MODULE 1: PATIENT CARE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
A PCT is preparing a patient to receive an enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube.
The patient is resting on their side in bed. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - ANSWER-Raise the head of the patient's bed to a semi-upright
position. To prevent regurgitation and aspiration during an enteral feeding
A PCT is performing hourly checks for several patients. To help anticipate and prevent
falls, which of the following questions should the technician routinely include? -
ANSWER-"Do you need to use the restroom?"
Falls are common when patients who might feel dizzy or confused get out of bed to use
the restroom without assistance. By anticipating and meeting patients' toileting needs,
the technician is helping prevent falls
A PCT is calculating a patient's fluid intake for the previous hour. The patient received
50 mL of IV fluid, 6 oz of tea, 6 oz of chicken broth, and 8 oz of water. Which of the
following amounts should the tech document? - ANSWER-650 mL
A PCT is performing a postmortem car for a patient. Which of the following actions
should the technician take to prepare the body for viewing by the family? - ANSWER-
Close the patient's eyes and mouth to create a natural appearance of the face
A PCT is transporting a patient in a wheelchair. When coming to a curb, which of the
following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-When going down a curb, back the
larger rear wheels off the curb and roll them down the curb
A PCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. Which of the following actions should
the technician take? - ANSWER-Place the cuff about 2.5 cm (1 in) above the inner
crease of the elbow. The technician should place the cuff around the patient's upper
arm, the brachial pulse point, which is generally at the crease of the inner elbow
A PCT is performing a passive range-of motion exercises for a patient. Which of the
following techniques should the tech use to hyperextend the patient's shoulder? -
ANSWER-With the patient's elbow straight, move their arm backwards, behind their
body
A PCT is assisting a patient who is postoperative to ambulate. Which of the following
actions should the technician take first before assisting the patient to ambulate? -
ANSWER-Have the patient sit on the edge of the bed. This allows the patient's blood
pressure to stabilize and prevents the patient from falling due to orthostatic hypotension
, A PCT is caring for a patient who has a terminal illness. The patient tells the technician,
"I've had a difficult life, so it's okay that I am going to die." The tech should identify the
patient is demonstrating which of the following coping mechanisms? - ANSWER-
Rationalization. With this, patients construct an explanation that makes something
negative or unacceptable seem justifiable or acceptable
A PCT is caring for a patient who is 1-day postoperative following abdominal surgery.
When assisting the patient to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises, which of
the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-Place a pillow over the patient's
incision site to reduce intra-abdominal pressure and stress on the incision site
A PCT is caring for a patient who has heart failure. Which of the following
manifestations should the tech expect? - ANSWER-Edema, or swelling, in the legs
A PCT is collecting specimens for a patient. Which of the following findings should the
technician report to the nurse? - ANSWER-Blood in the stool, which can indicate
gastrointestinal bleeding
A PCT is observing a patient who is using crutches. Which of the following should the
tech identify as proper technique when using crutches? - ANSWER-The patient uses
the hand grips to support their body weight. The patient should avoid placing their full
body weight on the crutches under their arms
A PCT is observing a pressure ulcer on a patient's heel. The tech notes that the skin
layers are worn away and the subcutaneous fat is visible. The tech should identify that
the pressure ulcer is in which of the following stages? - ANSWER-Stage III
A PCT is weighing a patient using an upright mechanical scale. Which of the following
actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-Move the large weight to the point where it is
closest, but still below the patient's estimated weight or to the patient's last recorded
weight, but still below it
A PCT enters a patient's room and finds the patient motionless on the floor. Which of
the following findings indicates that the patient requires CPR? - ANSWER-The patient
does not respond when shaken and asked, "Are you all right?" Before initiating CPR,
the technician should determine whether the patient is unresponsive. This can be
achieved by tapping or shaking the patient
A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings for a patient who is postoperative. Which of
the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-Slide the stocking up over the
foot and heel. After fitting the patient's toes into the tip of the stocking, the technician
should slide the foot portion of the stocking over the foot, making sure the heel fits into
the heel portion of the stocking, and then slide or pull the rest of the stocking up over
the calf
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
A PCT is preparing a patient to receive an enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube.
The patient is resting on their side in bed. Which of the following actions should the
technician take? - ANSWER-Raise the head of the patient's bed to a semi-upright
position. To prevent regurgitation and aspiration during an enteral feeding
A PCT is performing hourly checks for several patients. To help anticipate and prevent
falls, which of the following questions should the technician routinely include? -
ANSWER-"Do you need to use the restroom?"
Falls are common when patients who might feel dizzy or confused get out of bed to use
the restroom without assistance. By anticipating and meeting patients' toileting needs,
the technician is helping prevent falls
A PCT is calculating a patient's fluid intake for the previous hour. The patient received
50 mL of IV fluid, 6 oz of tea, 6 oz of chicken broth, and 8 oz of water. Which of the
following amounts should the tech document? - ANSWER-650 mL
A PCT is performing a postmortem car for a patient. Which of the following actions
should the technician take to prepare the body for viewing by the family? - ANSWER-
Close the patient's eyes and mouth to create a natural appearance of the face
A PCT is transporting a patient in a wheelchair. When coming to a curb, which of the
following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-When going down a curb, back the
larger rear wheels off the curb and roll them down the curb
A PCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. Which of the following actions should
the technician take? - ANSWER-Place the cuff about 2.5 cm (1 in) above the inner
crease of the elbow. The technician should place the cuff around the patient's upper
arm, the brachial pulse point, which is generally at the crease of the inner elbow
A PCT is performing a passive range-of motion exercises for a patient. Which of the
following techniques should the tech use to hyperextend the patient's shoulder? -
ANSWER-With the patient's elbow straight, move their arm backwards, behind their
body
A PCT is assisting a patient who is postoperative to ambulate. Which of the following
actions should the technician take first before assisting the patient to ambulate? -
ANSWER-Have the patient sit on the edge of the bed. This allows the patient's blood
pressure to stabilize and prevents the patient from falling due to orthostatic hypotension
, A PCT is caring for a patient who has a terminal illness. The patient tells the technician,
"I've had a difficult life, so it's okay that I am going to die." The tech should identify the
patient is demonstrating which of the following coping mechanisms? - ANSWER-
Rationalization. With this, patients construct an explanation that makes something
negative or unacceptable seem justifiable or acceptable
A PCT is caring for a patient who is 1-day postoperative following abdominal surgery.
When assisting the patient to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises, which of
the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-Place a pillow over the patient's
incision site to reduce intra-abdominal pressure and stress on the incision site
A PCT is caring for a patient who has heart failure. Which of the following
manifestations should the tech expect? - ANSWER-Edema, or swelling, in the legs
A PCT is collecting specimens for a patient. Which of the following findings should the
technician report to the nurse? - ANSWER-Blood in the stool, which can indicate
gastrointestinal bleeding
A PCT is observing a patient who is using crutches. Which of the following should the
tech identify as proper technique when using crutches? - ANSWER-The patient uses
the hand grips to support their body weight. The patient should avoid placing their full
body weight on the crutches under their arms
A PCT is observing a pressure ulcer on a patient's heel. The tech notes that the skin
layers are worn away and the subcutaneous fat is visible. The tech should identify that
the pressure ulcer is in which of the following stages? - ANSWER-Stage III
A PCT is weighing a patient using an upright mechanical scale. Which of the following
actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-Move the large weight to the point where it is
closest, but still below the patient's estimated weight or to the patient's last recorded
weight, but still below it
A PCT enters a patient's room and finds the patient motionless on the floor. Which of
the following findings indicates that the patient requires CPR? - ANSWER-The patient
does not respond when shaken and asked, "Are you all right?" Before initiating CPR,
the technician should determine whether the patient is unresponsive. This can be
achieved by tapping or shaking the patient
A PCT is applying antiembolism stockings for a patient who is postoperative. Which of
the following actions should the tech take? - ANSWER-Slide the stocking up over the
foot and heel. After fitting the patient's toes into the tip of the stocking, the technician
should slide the foot portion of the stocking over the foot, making sure the heel fits into
the heel portion of the stocking, and then slide or pull the rest of the stocking up over
the calf
