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A patient states, 'I don't want any more blood draws.' The PCT should:

Answer: Inform the nurse and document the patient's refusal

Patients have the right to refuse treatment; the PCT must report and document refusal so the care team can address the situation appropriately.

Which pressure injury stage involves full-thickness skin loss with visible fat but no exposed bone, tendon, or muscle?

Answer: Stage 3

Stage 3 pressure injuries exhibit full-thickness skin loss with subcutaneous fat visible but without exposed deeper structures.

Before obtaining an axillary temperature, the PCT should:

Answer: Pat the axilla dry and place the thermometer in the center

Moisture in the axilla can lower the reading, so drying the area and centering the probe ensures an accurate axillary temperature.

A patient's call light has been ringing for 10 minutes but their assigned nurse is busy. The PCT should:

Answer: Answer the call light and address the patient's need or relay it to appropriate staff

Responding to call lights promptly is part of patient safety and satisfaction; the PCT should help or ensure the need is communicated to the nurse.

When performing a bed bath, the water temperature should be checked by the PCT using:

Answer: The back of the wrist or inner forearm

The inner forearm or wrist is more sensitive to temperature changes than the palm, helping the PCT detect water that could burn a patient.

Which action by the PCT best prevents catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)?

Answer: Maintaining a closed drainage system and perineal care

Maintaining a closed drainage system and performing routine perineal hygiene are the primary evidence-based measures to prevent CAUTIs.

A patient recovering from hip replacement surgery should avoid:

Answer: Crossing the legs or adducting the hip past midline

Crossing the legs or adducting the hip beyond midline creates a high risk of dislocation after total hip replacement surgery.