FREE PCT Patient Safety, Falls, and Restraints Questions and Answers

Question 1

A PCT enters a patient's room and finds them on the floor. What is the first action the PCT should take?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient for injuries

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Help the patient back into bed immediately

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Complete an incident report

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Call the patient's family

Question 2

Which of the following is a key fall prevention measure that a PCT should implement for all patients?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the call light and personal items are within reach

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Keeping all four side rails up at all times

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Placing the bed in the highest position

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Applying restraints to any patient over 80 years old

Question 3

When applying a wrist restraint, the PCT should ensure that:

Accepted Answer

Two fingers can fit between the restraint and the patient's wrist

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The restraint is tied to the side rail

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The patient's hand is pale and cool

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A double knot is used to secure the restraint

Question 4

A patient is in physical restraints. How often should the PCT check on the patient, including assessing circulation and skin integrity?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 hours

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Every 8 hours

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Every 4 hours

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Once per shift

Question 5

Which patient is at the highest risk for falls?

Accepted Answer

A 75-year-old patient who is confused and has a history of falls

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A 30-year-old patient recovering from a minor surgery

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A 50-year-old patient who is alert and oriented

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A 65-year-old patient with well-controlled diabetes

Question 6

When using a gait belt to assist a patient with ambulation, where should the PCT stand?

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weaker side and slightly behind

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Directly in front of the patient

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On the patient's stronger side

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At least three feet away from the patient

Question 7

A PCT smells smoke and sees a small fire in a trash can in a patient's room. Using the RACE acronym, what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Rescue the patient from the room

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Activate the fire alarm

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Close the door to the room

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Extinguish the fire with an extinguisher