PCT Patient Care Fundamentals 5

Question 1

A patient falls while under the PCT's care. After ensuring the patient's safety, what is the NEXT priority action?

Accepted Answer

Complete an incident report and notify the nurse

Answer

Reporting the fall to the nurse and completing an incident report ensures proper patient assessment and required documentation.

Question 2

Which patient is at HIGHEST risk for developing a pressure injury?

Accepted Answer

A bedridden patient with urinary incontinence

Answer

Immobility combined with moisture from incontinence significantly increases the risk of skin breakdown and pressure injuries.

Question 3

When is it appropriate for a PCT to apply wrist restraints?

Accepted Answer

Only with a valid physician's order and after less restrictive measures have been tried

Answer

Restraints are a last resort requiring a physician's order, patient/family consent, and documentation that alternatives were tried first.

Question 4

Which action prevents transmission of infection when a PCT moves from one patient to another?

Accepted Answer

Performing hand hygiene before and after each patient contact

Answer

Hand hygiene before and after every patient contact is the single most effective measure to prevent healthcare-associated infection transmission.

Question 5

A patient's advance directive states 'Do Not Resuscitate (DNR).' The patient becomes unresponsive. The PCT should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse and do not initiate CPR

Answer

A valid DNR order means resuscitation should not be initiated; the PCT must notify the nurse immediately.

PCT Practice Test