PCT Patient Care Fundamentals 3

Question 1

A patient states, 'I don't want any more treatments.' The PCT's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the patient's feelings and report to the nurse

Answer

The PCT should listen empathetically and promptly report a patient's refusal of treatment to the supervising nurse.

Question 2

When performing perineal care on a female patient, the PCT should cleanse:

Accepted Answer

From front to back using a clean area of cloth for each stroke

Answer

Front-to-back cleansing using a clean section of cloth each time prevents transfer of microorganisms from the rectal area to the urethra.

Question 3

Which pulse site is most commonly used by PCT staff during routine vital sign assessment?

Accepted Answer

Radial

Answer

The radial pulse at the wrist is the most accessible and commonly used site for routine pulse assessment.

Question 4

A resident in a long-term care facility refuses to bathe for three days. The PCT should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the nurse

Answer

Documenting and reporting refusal respects patient autonomy while ensuring the care team can assess and address the underlying reason.

Question 5

The correct way to measure urinary output from a urinary catheter drainage bag is to:

Accepted Answer

Empty the bag into a calibrated graduate at eye level

Answer

Draining urine into a calibrated graduate and reading at eye level ensures an accurate measurement of output.

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