Free PCT Nutrition, Diets, and I&O Monitoring Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following items would be appropriate for a patient on a clear liquid diet?

Accepted Answer

Chicken broth

Answer

Orange juice with pulp

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Milk

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Cream of wheat

Question 2

A patient consumed 8 oz of coffee, 4 oz of juice, and 120 mL of water. What is the total fluid intake in milliliters (mL)?

Accepted Answer

480 mL

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240 mL

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360 mL

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520 mL

Question 3

When assisting a patient with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), the most important action is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient is in an upright position

Answer

Offer thin liquids like water to clear their throat

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Encourage the patient to eat quickly

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Mix all their food together to make it easier to eat

Question 4

Which of the following describes a mechanical soft diet?

Accepted Answer

Foods that are soft and easy to chew, like ground meat

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Foods blended to a liquid consistency

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Only clear liquids and gelatin

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A diet low in sodium and fat

Question 5

When measuring urine output from a catheter drainage bag, the PCT should first:

Accepted Answer

Drain the urine into a calibrated measuring container

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Estimate the amount by looking at the bag

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Disconnect the bag from the catheter tubing

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Ask the patient how much they think they have voided

Question 6

Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration in an elderly patient?

Accepted Answer

Sudden onset of confusion

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High urine output

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Moist mucous membranes

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Low heart rate

Question 7

A low-sodium diet is often prescribed for patients with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension and heart failure

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Diabetes mellitus

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Peptic ulcer disease

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Anemia