Patient Care Fundamentals Flashcards
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A patient states, 'I don't want any more treatments.' The PCT's best response is to:
Answer: Acknowledge the patient's feelings and report to the nurse
The PCT should listen empathetically and promptly report a patient's refusal of treatment to the supervising nurse.
When performing perineal care on a female patient, the PCT should cleanse:
Answer: From front to back using a clean area of cloth for each stroke
Front-to-back cleansing using a clean section of cloth each time prevents transfer of microorganisms from the rectal area to the urethra.
Which pulse site is most commonly used by PCT staff during routine vital sign assessment?
Answer: Radial
The radial pulse at the wrist is the most accessible and commonly used site for routine pulse assessment.
A resident in a long-term care facility refuses to bathe for three days. The PCT should:
Answer: Document the refusal and report it to the nurse
Documenting and reporting refusal respects patient autonomy while ensuring the care team can assess and address the underlying reason.
The correct way to measure urinary output from a urinary catheter drainage bag is to:
Answer: Empty the bag into a calibrated graduate at eye level
Draining urine into a calibrated graduate and reading at eye level ensures an accurate measurement of output.
When caring for a patient in contact isolation, the PCT should don PPE in which order?
Answer: Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
CDC donning sequence is: gown first, then mask/respirator, eye protection, and finally gloves.
A PCT notices a patient's indwelling catheter tubing is kinked and drainage has stopped. The FIRST action is to:
Answer: Straighten the tubing to restore flow
Straightening a kinked tube is the simplest, non-invasive first step to restore urinary drainage.