MEDCA PCT Study Guide Questions and Answers 2024 New Update Graded A+
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MEDCA PCT Study Guide Questions and Answers 2024 New Update Graded A+
Before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, you must.... - Answer-check to make sure the wheels are locked
Sexuality in long-term care patient may include..... - Answer-desiring sexual interaction, needing private time with...
MEDCA PCT Study Guide Questions
and Answers 2024 New Update
Graded A+
Before assisting a patient into a wheelchair, you must.... - Answer-check to make sure
the wheels are locked
Sexuality in long-term care patient may include..... - Answer-desiring sexual interaction,
needing private time with partner, and caring about one's physical appearance
To help a client get familiarized with new surroundings, ..... - Answer-show the client
where the call light is and how to operate it
If a patient has a cast on his arm, it is important to... - Answer-observe for warmth and
color of fingers
If a patient objects to certain foods for religious reasons, you should ... - Answer-offer a
substitution
If you notice a patient is not breathing when you enter the room, your first action would
be to..... - Answer-immediately call 911 before beginning any first aid procedures
If a PCT is unable to answer a patient's question, the best response is to .... - Answer-
ask the nurse in charge to speak with the patient
When a patient's dentures are lost, the first action would be to... - Answer-notify the
nurse in charge
As a PCT, it is your responsibility to.... - Answer-do the tasks assigned to you by your
supervisor
Before bathing a patient, the PCT should.... - Answer-close the door and pull the privacy
curtain
When making a bed that is occupied, it is important to.... - Answer-make half the bed at
one time, have one side rail up and one down, and make a toe pleat in the top covers
Drinking hot or cold liquids within 10 minutes of taking an oral temperature can cause
.... - Answer-an inaccurate reading
, A patient's religion forbids eating pork. If bacon is served for breakfast , the PCT
should...... - Answer-call the kitchen for tray without bacon
When a patient must be turned every 2 hours during the night, the first action of the
PCT when waking the patient is to.... - Answer-speak quietly and calmly
Patient Care Techs .... - Answer-DO NOT ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS
A PCT's responsibility when a patient has a catheter is prevention of infection, check for
proper draining, and recording output. A PCT does not..... - Answer-insert a catheter
When reporting an incident to the charge nurse, the PCT should.... - Answer-state the
facts clearly
The order "weigh patient q.o.d" means to weigh the patient every ... - Answer-other day
PCT's may attend resident council meetings in an eldercare facility.... - Answer-if they
are invited
Sexuality changes in aging can result in ... - Answer-decreased sexual desire,
unchanged sexual desire, or increased sexual desire
When a patient turns on the call light every few minutes, the appropriate response
would be to..... - Answer-stop by the room more often
The primary reason for washing a PCT's uniform after each day's wearing it is to.... -
Answer-prevent the spread of germs
Inactivity and immobility may cause..... - Answer-skin breakdown, permanent
contractures, secretions remaining in the lungs
Patients with Alzheimer's disease may show signs of .... - Answer-physical and mental
wasting away, and frequent pacing and wandering
Safe use of oxygen therapy includes... - Answer-posting a "no smoking" sign on the
door
A patient's input and output records should be totaled how many times? - Answer-Once
each shift
When shaving a male patient's face, there are _________________. - Answer-NO set
rules
__________________________________________________________ state can be
measured by the EKG. - Answer-Depolarization, repolarization, repolarized
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