1. A patient in the reception area suddenly slides out of
her chair to the floor and begins having a tonic-clonic
seizure. The PCT's best response is to
a. Move the patient to an examination room
b. Insert a tongue blade to keep her from swallowing her
tongue
c. Restrain her
d. Remove nearby objects Correct Answer d. Remove
nearby objects
The PCT is interviewing a 24-year-old man who was hit on
the head with a softball. Which of the following is least
helpful in eliciting useful information?
a. "Please describe the event as it occurred."
b. "Do you have any neck pain?"
c. "Describe your symptoms."
d. "Who threw the ball?" Correct Answer d. Who threw the
ball?
A 24-year-old man enters the urgent-care clinic
accompanied by his friend. He is holding an icepack to the
side of his head and states that he was hit by a softball
,during a game. Which of the following questions by the
PCT will best elicit data about the severity and extent of
his injury?
a. "When did this happen?"
b. "Did you lose consciousness?"
c. "Where did this occur?"
d. "Did it leave a bruise?" Correct Answer b. Did you lose
consciousness?
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's guardian states that the child "falls
down a lot." Which of the following actions should the tech
take?
A) Ask the guardian why the child falls down a lot.
B) Report the signs of injury to a supervisor.
C) Ask the child in private how the injuries occurred.
D) Confront the guardian about the possible abuse.
Correct Answer B) Report the signs of injury to a
supervisor.
A PCT is changing the linens for a pt who is prescribed
contact precautions for clostridium difficile. The tech finds
the disposable underpad is heavily soiled blood and feces.
The tech should dispose of the pad in which of the
following containers?
,A) Biohazard waste container
B) Biohazard sharps container
C) Linen container
D) Trash container Correct Answer A) Biohazard waste
container
A PCT is caring for a pt whose roommate asks about her
diagnosis. The tech should identify that disclosing this
information would violate which of the following?
A) Standards of care
B) Informed consent
C) Patient Self-Determination Act
D) Patients' Bill of Rights Correct Answer D) Patients' Bill
of Rights
A PCT is preparing to bathe a pt who has diarrhea and
has soiled the bed. Which of the following actions should
the tech take to control the spread of infection?
A) Wear gloves
B) Wear a mask
C) Give the pt an alcohol hand rub
, D) Apply petroleum jelly to the pt rectal area Correct
Answer A) Wear gloves
A PCT is providing oral care to a pt who wears upper and
lower dentures. Which of the following actions should the
tech take when reinserting the dentures?
A) Dry the dentures well before reinserting them
B) Brush the gums after replacing the dentures
C) Remove gloves to facilitate reinsertion of dentures
D) Replace the upper denture before the lower denture
Correct Answer D) Replace the upper denture before the
lower denture
A PCT 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?
A) Patients' Bill of Rights
B) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)
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