Chapter 3 PCT Professional Responsibilities Drill

A CPCT is caring for his neighbor's mother. The neighbor asks the CPCT if her mother is undergoing physical therapy. Which of the following responses by the CPCT is appropriate?

• "She is a family member, so I can let you know after I return to work."

• "I can call the staff and get the answer for you."

• “I'm sorry, but I cannot discuss patients."

• "Why don't you call tomorrow and ask for that information?"

A CPCT is caring for a patient who is agitated. The best way to handle this patient is to

• speak louder

• put the patient into a chair.

• speak softly and clearly

• ask the patient to be quiet.

A CPCT's patient's blood pressure is 80/38 mm Hg, heart rate 112/min, respirations 26/min. The CPCT tells the nurse, but she is busy. The CPCT retakes the vital signs and finds they are now blood pressure 78/30 mm Hg, heart rate 120/min, respirations 28/min. The CPCT's next action should be to

• call the charge nurse of the floor and report the patient's vital signs.

• report these findings to the nurse .

• prop the patient up and check him or her again later.

• call the doctor to report the vital signs.

A CPCT enters the nurse's station to find a nurse lying on the floor. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take first?

• Shout her name to see if she is conscious

• Feel for a pulse

• Begin CPR immediately

• Give two breaths and begin CPR.

Two nurses are in an elevator going to lunch. A CPCT overhears them talking about a patient. Which of the following responses is appropriate?

• Tell me about that patient. I think I know her.”

• "You shouldn't talk about patients in public places."

• Ask questions about the care being given.

• Ignore what is being said.