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PCT QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTANSWERS RESPECTIVELY.
Although the patient denies pain, the PCT observes the patient breathing rapidly with clenched fists and
facial grimacing. What is the PCT's best response to these observations?
a. "Where do you hurt?"
b. "It makes me uncomfortable when you are not honest with me."
c. "What you are saying and what I am observing don't seem to match."
d. "I am glad you are feeling better and have no discomfort." ANS - c
Workplace politics
a. are always a source of tension.
b. are underhanded schemes.
c. are always negative.
d. can be positive. ANS - d
What is required by the healthcare team to identify the needs of a patient and to design care to meet
those needs?
a.The Kardex
b. An individualized care plan
c. The physician's order sheet
d. The nurse's notes ANS - b
When medical assistants look for the opportunity to assist others, they are said to be
,a. courteous.
b. taking initiative.
c. dependable.
d. flexible. ANS - b
Extra advantages or benefits from working in a specific job are called
a. extras.
b. commissions.
c. perks.
d. prerequisites. ANS - c
What does documentation of type of care, time of care, and signature of the person prove?
a. The patient's response to the intervention was positive.
b. Interventions were implemented to meet the patient's needs.
c. No litigation can be brought against the person who signed.
d. The person who signed the documentation did all the work noted. ANS - b
Who is the legal owner of the patient's medical record?
a. State
b. Patient
c. Physician
d. Institution ANS - d
When the body needs or thinks it needs a drug to function normally, this is called
a. addiction.
,b. dependence.
c. misuse.
d. abuse. ANS - b
The mental and emotional condition, enthusiasm, loyalty, or confidence of an individual or group with
regard to the function or tasks at hand is called
a. morale.
b. initiative.
c. tenacity.
d. insubordination. ANS - a
When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and coldness?
a. Tightly crossing her arms
b. Uncrossing her legs
c. Uncrossing her arms
d. Facing the patient ANS - a
A baby's muscular development progresses in what type of pattern?
a. Regressive
b. Cephalocaudal
c. Erratic
d. Unpredictable ANS - b
What is the average resting respiratory rate for a 12-month-old child?
a. 50 breaths/min
, b. 20 breaths/min
c. 30 breaths/min
d. 15 breaths/min ANS - c
Which of the following behaviors may be understood or interpreted differently depending on one's
culture?
a. A handshake
b. Direct eye contact
c. Silence
d. All of the above ANS - d
A patient is receiving an opioid narcotic. What common side effect should the PCT be aware of with the
use of this medication?
a. Vomiting
b. Addiction
c. Diarrhea
d. Constipation ANS - d
The PCT is caring for a patient with an implanted pacemaker. What type of pain management would be
contraindicated?
a. A TENS unit
b. Opioid analgesics
c. Adjuvant analgesics
d. Peripheral analgesics ANS - a
What is the defining term for continuous or intermittent pain that does not necessarily serve as a
warning of tissue damage?
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