PCT General Patient Care 2

Question 1

When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, the PCT should position the patient:

Accepted Answer

On their side with the head slightly lowered

Answer

Flat on their back (supine)

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In a sitting position

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In the prone position

Question 2

The normal adult body temperature taken orally is approximately:

Accepted Answer

98.6°F (37.0°C)

Answer

95.6°F (35.3°C)

Answer

97.0°F (36.1°C)

Answer

100.4°F (38.0°C)

Question 3

When bathing a patient in bed, the water temperature should be:

Accepted Answer

105-110°F (40.5-43.3°C)

Answer

As hot as the PCT can tolerate

Answer

120°F (48.9°C)

Answer

Room temperature

Question 4

A blood pressure reading of 148/96 mmHg in an adult would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Hypertension Stage 2

Answer

Normal

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Elevated

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Hypertension Stage 1

Question 5

When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, the PCT should:

Accepted Answer

Count respirations without the patient's awareness for one full minute

Answer

Tell the patient to breathe normally while counting

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Count for 15 seconds and multiply by four only

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Only observe chest movement, never watch the abdomen

Question 6

When providing perineal care, the PCT should always wipe:

Accepted Answer

Front to back to prevent urinary tract infections

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Back to front to follow the natural anatomy

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In circular motions

Answer

In any direction since it does not matter