CPCT Basic Patient Care Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the minimum frequency for repositioning an immobile patient to prevent pressure injuries?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Immobile patients should be repositioned at least every 2 hours to relieve pressure over bony prominences and prevent pressure ulcers.

Question 2

When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, the patient should be positioned in which manner?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying (lateral) with the head turned to the side

Answer

A side-lying position with the head turned toward the dependent side allows secretions and water to drain out, reducing aspiration risk.

Question 3

A patient has a Stage 2 pressure injury on the sacrum. Which action is MOST appropriate for the PCT?

Accepted Answer

Report the wound to the nurse and reposition the patient off the area

Answer

Stage 2 wounds require immediate nursing assessment, appropriate wound care, and pressure offloading through repositioning.

Question 4

The Braden Scale is used to assess a patient's risk for:

Accepted Answer

Developing pressure injuries

Answer

The Braden Scale evaluates sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear to predict pressure injury risk.

Question 5

When performing perineal care on a female patient, the cleaning direction should be:

Accepted Answer

Front to back (urethra to anus)

Answer

Front-to-back cleaning prevents introducing fecal bacteria from the rectal area into the urethral meatus, reducing UTI risk.

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technicians Practice Test