CPCT Basic Patient Care Procedures

Question 1

When performing a bed bath for a bedridden patient, the PCT should wash body areas in which sequence?

Accepted Answer

Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, perineum

Answer

Feet, legs, abdomen, face

Answer

Perineum, legs, abdomen, face

Answer

Back, arms, face, perineum

Question 2

What is the recommended water temperature for a patient bath?

Accepted Answer

95–100°F (35–38°C)

Answer

105–115°F (40–46°C)

Answer

85–90°F (29–32°C)

Answer

120–125°F (49–52°C)

Question 3

When assisting a patient to transfer from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

On the patient's stronger side at a 45-degree angle to the bed

Answer

Directly in front of the bed at a 90-degree angle

Answer

At the foot of the bed parallel to it

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On the patient's weaker side to provide support

Question 4

Range of motion (ROM) exercises should be performed to each joint through its full range:

Accepted Answer

3–5 times per joint per session

Answer

Until the patient reports pain, then stop

Answer

Once per day maximum

Answer

Only by physical therapists

Question 5

Which positioning device helps prevent foot drop in a bedridden patient?

Accepted Answer

Foot board or high-top sneakers

Answer

Draw sheet

Answer

Trochanter roll

Answer

Abductor pillow

Question 6

What is the correct technique for moving a patient up in bed using a draw sheet?

Accepted Answer

Use two caregivers, fan-fold the sheet, and slide on the count of three

Answer

Lift the patient alone from the head of the bed

Answer

Pull the patient by the arms toward the head of the bed

Answer

Use a mechanical lift for all patient repositioning