CPCT Basic Patient Care Procedures

Question 1

When performing a bed bath for a bedridden patient, the PCT should wash body areas in which sequence?

Accepted Answer

Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, perineum

Answer

The standard bed bath sequence proceeds from cleanest to most soiled areas: face → neck → arms → chest → abdomen → legs → perineum.

Question 2

What is the recommended water temperature for a patient bath?

Accepted Answer

95–100°F (35–38°C)

Answer

Bath water should be 95–100°F (35–38°C) — warm enough for comfort but cool enough to prevent burns, especially in patients with reduced sensation.

Question 3

When assisting a patient to transfer from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

On the patient's stronger side at a 45-degree angle to the bed

Answer

Positioning the wheelchair on the patient's stronger side at 45° allows the patient to pivot using their stronger limbs for a safer, more controlled transfer.

Question 4

Range of motion (ROM) exercises should be performed to each joint through its full range:

Accepted Answer

3–5 times per joint per session

Answer

Passive ROM exercises are typically performed 3–5 repetitions per joint to maintain flexibility and prevent contractures without overstressing tissues.

Question 5

Which positioning device helps prevent foot drop in a bedridden patient?

Accepted Answer

Foot board or high-top sneakers

Answer

A foot board or high-top therapeutic sneakers maintain dorsiflexion of the foot, preventing the plantar flexion contracture known as foot drop.

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technicians Practice Test

CPCT - Certified Patient Care Technicians Practice Test

CPCT Basic Patient Care Procedures