Free Patient Care Technician Sample Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following brand and generic names are mismatched?

Accepted Answer

Miglitol/Glucophage

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Tizanidine/Zanaflex

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Prazosin/Minipress

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Gabapentin/Neurontin

Question 2

Which one of the following trade names does not accurately correspond to its generic name?

Accepted Answer

Bentcard, Olmesartan

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Cialis, tadalafil

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Bactroban, mupirocin

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Evista, raloxifene

Question 3

Older people frequently have bloating and stomachaches. Which of the following foods should be avoided because they cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Cauliflower

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Prunes

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Protein-rich foods

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Colas and sodas

Question 4

Which color of top designates a tube carrying the EDTA additive?

Accepted Answer

Lavender

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Dark blue

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Light blue

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Gray

Question 5

Which of the following techniques is better to prevent circulatory impairment in an arm when using an elastic bandage?

Accepted Answer

Apply the bandage while stretching it slightly

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Wrap the bandage around the arm loosely

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Start applying the bandage at the upper arm and work toward the lower arm

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Apply heavy pressure with each turn of the bandage.

Question 6

Which of the following reduces fluid aspiration into the lungs when providing oral care to an unconscious client?

Accepted Answer

Put the client on a side-lying position with the head of bed lowered

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Keep the client dry by placing a towel under the chin

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Clean the client’s mouth with oral swabs in a careful and an orderly progression

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Wash hands and observe appropriate infection control

Question 7

Due to the busy day in the ward, the nurse on duty is currently arranging her patients' medications on the medication tray. She hands you a medication tube with instructions to apply the Terramycin ointment to Mrs. Solis' eyes. What response would you make to this?

Accepted Answer

Politely refuse the nurse’s request, and explain your job limitations as a patient care technician

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As assistant to the nurse, follow the nurse’s request and apply the ointment to Mrs. Solis’ eyes

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Ask the nurse to demonstrate it to you for a clearer and better understanding of the procedure

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Ask the nurse to be with you during the application of the ointment