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

The lateral position with a slightly lowered head allows fluids to drain from the mouth by gravity, preventing aspiration.

Question 2

The normal adult body temperature taken orally is approximately:

Accepted Answer

98.6°F (37.0°C)

Answer

The standard reference for normal oral body temperature is 98.6°F (37.0°C), with a normal range of 97.8-99.1°F.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

105-110°F (40.5-43.3°C)

Answer

Water at 105-110°F is warm enough for comfort and cleaning effectiveness without risk of scalding the patient.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Hypertension Stage 2

Answer

Per ACC/AHA guidelines, systolic ≥140 or diastolic ≥90 mmHg is classified as Stage 2 hypertension.

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

Patients who know their breathing is being counted may unconsciously alter their rate, so unobtrusive observation for a full minute gives the most accurate result.

Patient Care Technician Test Practice Test

Patient Care Technician Test Practice Test

PCT General Patient Care 2