PCT Care for Cognitive and Sensory Impairments 2

Question 1

When communicating with a patient who has hearing loss, which approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Face the patient and speak clearly at a normal pace

Answer

Facing the patient allows them to read lips and facial expressions, while speaking clearly at normal volume and pace ensures comprehension.

Question 2

A patient with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated during bathing. What is the BEST response?

Accepted Answer

Stop the bath and try again later using a calm approach

Answer

Stopping and trying again later reduces stress for the patient and prevents escalation of agitated behavior.

Question 3

Which strategy helps orient a confused patient to their surroundings?

Accepted Answer

Use calendars, clocks, and familiar personal items in the room

Answer

Environmental cues like calendars, clocks, and familiar objects provide concrete references that help confused patients maintain orientation.

Question 4

A patient with dementia repeatedly asks the same question. How should the PCT respond?

Accepted Answer

Answer patiently each time as if it is the first time

Answer

Patients with dementia cannot remember asking the question before, so patient repetition of the answer provides comfort and reduces anxiety.

Question 5

When caring for a patient with vision loss, which action promotes safety?

Accepted Answer

Keep the environment consistent and describe any changes

Answer

Consistency in the environment allows visually impaired patients to navigate using spatial memory, while verbal descriptions of changes prevent accidents.

Patient Care Technician Test Practice Test

Patient Care Technician Test Practice Test

PCT Care for Cognitive and Sensory Impairments 2