A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has an ostomy. Which of the following actions should the technician take when providing care? Use toilet paper to wipe around the stoma, Wipe the area around the stoma vigorously when cleaning, Use hot water to clean around the stoma, Apply a bag that is 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) larger than the stoma

Use toilet paper to wipe around the stoma

The patient care technician is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. Which of the following statements should the technician take? "I will apply the gait belt under your arms", "You can support yourself by holding onto my arms", "You should walk slightly behind me", "I will support you by walking on your stronger side"

"You can support yourself by holding onto my arms"

Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size - Check the vacuum of the tube - Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal - Verify that the adapter is the correct color

Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who is in the acceptance stage of the grieving process. Which action should the technician take? Stay with the patient and allow them to talk or remain silent, Ask the patient about their family to divert their attention, Teach the patient stress management techniques to avoid feelings of anger, Reassure the patient that they still have good times ahead

Stay with the patient and allow them to talk or remain silent

A patient care technician is assisting a patient who recently had a stroke and has left-sided weakness. Which instruction should the technician provide when assisting the patient to learn how to use a cane? Options: "Hold the cane on the stronger side of your body", "Move your stronger leg forward before moving the weaker leg", "Move the cane at the same time as your weaker leg", "Position the handle of the cane to be at the level of your waist"

Hold the cane on the stronger side of your body

A patient care technician is preparing to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which method should the technician use? Options: Manually, using the apical area; Manually, using the radial artery; Electronically, using the pulse oximeter; Electronically, using an EKG machine

Manually, using the apical area

A patient care technician is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter asks about the health of the patient's roommate. Which of the following statements by the technician is an appropriate response? "I'll get the nurse" "You can ask the patient about his condition" "I'll send a request to the medical records department" "I need you to fax over a written request"

"You can ask the patient about his condition"

A patient care technician is assisting with the physical examination of an older adult patient. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a risk factor for elder abuse? "I sometimes forget where I put my cell phone", "I am not able to see quite as well as I used to", "I am able to walk well using a cane", "I live alone, and I don't get many visitors"

"I live alone, and I don't get many visitors"

A patient care technician is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. Which action should the technician take to promote relaxation and emotional support? Options: Check on the patient frequently, Play soft music at the patient's bedside, Place the patient's bed in the supine position, Insist that the patient use a bed pan

Play soft music at the patient's bedside

A patient care technician is removing soiled gloves. Which action should the technician take? Options: Rinse gloved hands before removing the gloves, Grab the outside of one cuff with other gloved hand, Remove the second glove by pulling on the outside cuff, Remove gloves by pulling on the end of the gloves near the finger tips

Grab the outside of one cuff with other gloved hand

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who has a large wound on the upper thigh that is draining purulent fluid. The technician should identify that this wound most likely heal by which of the following processes?

Granulation tissue will fill the wound and a large scar will form

A patient care technician is assisting a patient who is recovering from abdominal surgery with deep breathing and coughing exercises. Which of the following findings should the technician expect to observe in the patient? Reduced abdominal pain from surgery, Cleared airway blockage of fluid and mucus, Ability to take short and shallow breaths for proper oxygenation, Ability to take four or five deep breaths per hour

Cleared airway blockage of fluid and mucus

A patient care technician accidentally splashes urine in his eye while emptying a patient's bed side commode. What action should he take? Options: Wipe his eyes with a towel, Rub his eyes with his hands, Flush his eyes with water for 10 min, Blink his eyes rapidly for 1 min

Flush his eyes with water for 10 min

A patient care technician is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the findings related to the patient's condition should the technician report to the nurse immediately? The patient reports stiffness in his hands and feet, The patient needs help lifting his legs onto the bed, The patient's lower limbs show pitting edema, The patient's fingers are thick and flat

The patient's lower limbs show pitting edema

A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? The patient is running a fever of 38.5 C (101.4) F, The patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers, The patient was elevated in semi-Fowler's position, with a cold pack on her forehead, The patient's skin appears flushed

The patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers

Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a patient care technician? Collecting a blood sample, Providing catheter care, Preparing a sterile tray

Receiving a medication prescription

A patient care technician is assisting a weight bearing patient from a wheelchair to the toilet in the patient's bathroom. Which action should the technician take to keep the patient safe during the transfer? Options: Place a towel on the floor, Lock the wheels on the wheelchair, Use a mechanical lift with a sling for the transfer, Apply a gait belt under the patient's arms

Lock the wheels on the wheelchair

A patient care technician is caring for a group of four patients. The technician should immediately notify a nurse for which of the following patients? A patient who reports being hungry, A patient who reports chest pain, A patient who requires bathing, A patient who requires toileting

A patient who reports chest pain

A patient care technician is preparing to collect a stool specimen from a patient. Which action should the technician take? Prevent contaminating the specimen with urine.

Prevent contaminating the specimen with urine.

A patient care technician is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. Which error could cause specimen hemolysis? Options: Excessively massaging the antecubital space when locating a vein, Failing to release the tourniquet within 1 minute, Redirecting the needle several times to locate a vein, Transporting the tubes horizontally

Transporting the tubes horizontally

A patient care technician is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the patient pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on it. Which action should the technician take?

Ask the patient if he has eaten within the past 2 hr

A patient care technician is providing instructions to a newly hired technician about transporting and handling blood specimens. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? Ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure.

Ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure.

A patient care technician should identify that which of the following provides residents in long term care facilities with the right to be free of physical or psychological abuse? Options: Patient's Bill of Rights, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

A patient care technician should identify that which of the following situations will likely cause somatic interference during EKG testing? A patient who is sweating profusely, A patient who is experiencing a seizure, A patient who is watching TV, A patient whose respirations are 16/min

A patient who is experiencing a seizure

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. Which action should the technician take? Options: Wear sterile gloves while suctioning the patient, Wait 30 seconds between suctioning attempts, Limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time, Insert the suction catheter into the patient's throat

Limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time

A patient care technician is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. In which of the following locations should the technician place the V4 lead? Fourth intercostal space, to the right of the sternum; Fourth intercostal space, to the left of the sternum; Left anterior axillary line; Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.

Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line

A patient care technician is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher. Which action should the technician take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? Options: Roll the sheets away from the patient, Remove the patient's IV and indwelling urinary catheter prior to transferring the patient, Instruct the patient to put their hands by their sides, Rise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher.

Rise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher

A patient care technician is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient. Which of the following patient identifiers should the technician use to verify the patient's identity? The unit the patient is in and their diagnosis, The patient's name and date of birth, The patient's room room and bed number, The patient's allergies and marital status

The patient's name and date of birth

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A patient care technician is reinforcing teaching about using an incentive spirometer with a patient. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? The technician should instruct the patient to inhale forcefully through the incentive spirometer until the ball rises in the chamber.

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The technician should instruct the patient to inhale forcefully through the incentive spirometer until the ball rises in the chamber.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A patient care technician has a conflict with another technician. Which action should the technician take first?

Back

Discuss these concerns with the other technician in private.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A patient care technician is assisting during a mealtime with a patient who is at risk for dyspagia. Which of the following foods should be calculated as fluid intake for the intake and output record? sliced banana, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, chocolate pudding

Back

chocolate pudding

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A patient care technician is reviewing quality improvement tools. Which of the following tools attempts to improve patient safety: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Six Sigma, Lean Methodology, Root-Cause Analysis?

Back

Lean Methodology

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A patient care technician is preparing to label a patient's specimen tube following a blood collection. Which action should the technician take? Face the patient while labeling the specimen tube, Use a pencil to label the specimen, Avoid using computer-generated labels, Initial the label prior to blood collection

Back

Face the patient while labeling the specimen tube

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A patient care technician is preparing to weigh a patient who is at risk for falls. Which action should the technician take when using a mechanical scale to weigh the patient? Options: Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support, Give the patient a cane to use as support while being weighed, Instruct the patient to hold on to the neck of the scale while being weighed, Position a chair by the scale for the patient to lean on.

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Place a walker over the scale for the patient to use as support

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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A patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which action should the technician take first? Tap the patient's shoulders and ask "Are you okay?"

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Tap the patient's shoulders and ask "Are you okay?"

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