CPCT MCQ 4

Question 1

A patient is on a 1,500 mL fluid restriction for 24 hours. They have already consumed 900 mL by 2 PM. How much fluid may the patient have for the rest of the day?

Accepted Answer

600 mL

Answer

1,500 mL minus 900 mL consumed equals 600 mL remaining for the rest of the day.

Question 2

Which Fowler's position places the head of the bed at 30–45 degrees?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's

Answer

Semi-Fowler's position elevates the head of the bed to 30–45 degrees and is commonly used to reduce aspiration risk.

Question 3

A patient's pulse oximetry reading drops to 91% on room air. The PCT should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately

Answer

An SpO2 of 91% is below the normal threshold and requires immediate nurse notification before any intervention.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a PCT may share a patient's protected health information (PHI) with:

Accepted Answer

A nurse on the same care team treating that patient

Answer

PHI may be shared with members of the care team directly involved in treating the patient (treatment exception).

Question 5

Which of the following is a correct technique when performing passive range-of-motion exercises?

Accepted Answer

Support the limb proximally and distally and move slowly to the point of resistance

Answer

Supporting the limb above and below the joint while moving slowly to the point of resistance prevents injury.

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technicians Practice Test

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technicians Practice Test

CPCT MCQ 4