Patient Care Technician Quiz

What is a primary responsibility of a Patient Care Technician when assisting patients?

• Diagnosing medical conditions

• Assisting patients with daily activities

• Prescribing medication

• Performing surgeries

Which of the following is a critical infection control technique?

• Wearing gloves only when visibly dirty

• Washing hands between patients

• Using sterile equipment only when convenient

• Taking breaks after each patient

To ensure accurate vital sign measurements, a Patient Care Technician should:

• Record values from memory

• Perform measurements quickly without confirming values

• Take time to ensure correct placement and technique

• Only record the results once, even if uncertain

What is the main difference between sterile and aseptic techniques?

• Sterile techniques eliminate all microorganisms, while aseptic techniques minimize them

• Aseptic techniques require a sterile field, while sterile techniques do not

• Sterile techniques are used only for injections

• Aseptic techniques are used only in surgery

Which of the following tasks would a Patient Care Technician perform to assist with patient mobility?

• Prescribing physical therapy exercises

• Assisting patients in walking to the bathroom

• Diagnosing mobility issues

• Performing surgery to correct mobility problems

When preparing a patient for a procedure, a Patient Care Technician should:

• Ensure the patient is fasting, regardless of the procedure

• Confirm the patient's identity and procedure details

• Prescribe pre-procedure medication

• Perform the procedure independently

How should a Patient Care Technician handle a patient's personal belongings during a hospital stay?

• Store them in a communal area

• Keep them with the patient at all times

• Secure them according to hospital policy

• Discard any non-essential items

What is an appropriate action for a Patient Care Technician when a patient expresses discomfort?

• Ignore the complaint and continue with the task

• Report the discomfort to a nurse or physician

• Prescribe pain medication

• Perform a diagnostic test

Which of the following is a responsibility of a Patient Care Technician during patient discharge?

• Writing the discharge summary

• Assisting the patient with packing personal items

• Prescribing follow-up care

• Scheduling future appointments

What should a Patient Care Technician do if they notice a change in a patient's condition?

• Wait to see if the condition improves on its own

• Immediately report the change to a nurse or doctor

• Attempt to diagnose the issue

• Ignore the change if the patient is not in pain