1. a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? - Ans-grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight. 2. a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician report to the nurse first? - Ans-temperature 38.5 c (100.5 f) 3. a patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. which of the following actions should the technician take first? - Ans-tap the patients shoulders and ask are you okay? 4. a pct is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress the tech notices a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant which of the following hazards does this symbol indicate? - Ans-acute toxicity 5. a pct is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher what action should the tech take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher? - Ans-raise the patients bed to the same level as the stretcher 6. a pct should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by which of the following institutions? - Ans-the joint commission 7. a patient care technician is preparing to label a patients specimen tube following a blood collection which of the following actions should the tech take? - Ans-face the patient while labeling the specimen tube 8. a pct is applying anti-embolism stockings to a patient the tech should identify that the provider has prescribed anti-embolism stockings for which of the following reasons? - Ans-to reduce the risk for deep vein thrombosis 9. this term refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro organisms when providing patient care? - Ans-sterilization 10. this action should be taken by the pct to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - Ans-inspect the integrity of the needles seal 11. a pct is to collect a 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. upon entering the room she sees the patient pushing away the over-bed table with the lunch tray still on it. which of the following actions should the tech take? - Ans-ask the patient if he has eaten within the past 2 hr 12. a pct is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient the tech should identify that which of the following errors could cause the specimen hemolysis? - Ans-transporting the tubes horizontally 13. a pct is preparing to perform passive range of motion exercises for a patient. which of the following motions should the tech perform on the patients elbows? - Ans-flexion 14. a pct is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. the wound should not have contact with air or oxygen. which of the following types of dressings should the tech expect the nurse to use? - Ans-occlusive 15. a pct must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent? - Ans-clotting 16. a pct should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of the following ways? - Ans-the patient receives improved coordination of care 17. which of the following actions should a patient care tech take to help prevent health care associated infections? - Ans-follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions 18. a pct is documenting in a patients electronic health record which of the following abbreviations should the tech avoid using? - Ans-U because it can be mistaken for 0,4, or "cc" the tech should always write out unit 19. this action is outside the scope of practice for a pct? - Ans-receiving a medication prescription 20. a pct is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. which of the following actions should the tech take to promote relaxation and emotional support? - Ans-play soft music at the patients bedside 21. a pct is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. which of the following findings related to the patients condition should the tech report to the nurse immediately? - Ans-the patients lower limbs show pitting edema 22. for which of the following procedures should a patient care tech use sterile technique? - Ansinserting a straight catheter 23. a pct is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient. the tech should identify that this heart rate indicates bradycardia? - Ans-50/min 24. a pct is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 oz of iced tea, 6 oz of chicken broth, and 4 oz of flavored gelatin which of the following amounts is the patients total intake? - Ans360 mL. because 1 oz is equal to 30 mL 25. a pct is assisting with the care of a 3 year old child who has several bruises on the arms in various stages of healing. the child guardian states that the child falls down a lot. which of the following actions should the tech take? - Ans-report the signs of injury to a supervisor 26. a pct is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for clostridium difficile. the tech finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with blood and feces. the tech should dispose of the pad in which of the following containers? - Ans-bio hazard waste container 27. a pct is caring for a patient whose roommate asks about her diagnosis. the tech should identify that disclosing this information would violate which of the following? - Ans-patients bill of rights 28. a pct should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient? - Ans-clean catch midstream collection