Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Practice Test 2.0 B

A patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right-sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. Which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics?

a) Have the patient wrap her arms around his neck, bend at the waist, and lift using muscles.

b) Have the patient hold his hands, stand using weak side first, while he supports the patient's strong side.

c) Ask the patient to lean backward in the bed, grasp the front of the transfer belt, pull up, and transfer into the wheelchair.

d) Grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight.

d

A patient care technician is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the nurse first?

a) Blood pressure 139/88 mm Hg

b) Apical pulse 108/min

c) Respiratory rate 22/min

d) Temperature 38.5 degrees C (100.5 degrees F)

d

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

a) Check the movement of the patient's chest for 10 seconds.

b) Tap the patient's shoulders and ask, "Are you okay?"

c) Start chest compressions after placing the patient flat.

d) Notify the emergency response team

b

A patient care technician is using a new disinfectant to clean a soiled mattress. The technician notes a skull and crossbones symbol on the label of the disinfectant. Which hazards does this symbol indicate?

a) Explosive

b) Flammable

c) Skin irritant

d) Acute toxicity

d

A patient care technician is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher. Which of the following actions should the technician take when transferring the patient from a bed to the stretcher?

a) Roll the sheets away from the patient.

b) Remove the patient's IV and indwelling urinary catheter prior to transferring the patient.

c) Instruct the patient to put their hands by their sides.

d) Raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher.

d

A patient care technician should identify that a health care facility's infection control program is required by which of the following institutions?

a) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

b) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

c) The Joint Commission (TJC)

d) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)

c

A patient care technician is preparing to label a patient's specimen tube following a blood collection. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

a) Face the patient while labeling the specimen tube.

b) Use a pencil to label the specimen.

c) Avoid using computer-generated labels.

d) Initial the label prior to blood collection.

a

A patient care technician is applying antiembolism stockings to a patient. The technician should identify that the provider has prescribed antiembolism stockings for which of the following reasons?

a) To reduce the risk for deep-vein thrombosis

b) To protect the skin from injury

c) To prevent air embolisms from circulating to the legs

d) To dislodge existing embolisms

a

Which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of micro-organism when providing patient care?

a) Sterilization

b) Sanitization

c) Disinfection

d) Medical asepsis

a

Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?

a) Determine that the tourniquet is proper size.

b) Check the vacuum of the tube.

c) Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.

d) Verify that the adapter is the correct color.

c

A patient care technician is to collect 2 hr postprandial glucose by dermal puncture. Upon entering the room, she sees the patient pushing away the overbed table with the lunch tray still on it. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

a) Ask the patient if he has eaten within the past 2 hr

b) Mark the test as random instead of 2 hr postprandial.

c) Contact the patients provider.

d) Perform the test and mark as 2 hr postprandial

a

A patient care technician is obtaining a blood specimen from a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following errors could cause specimen hemolysis?

a) Excessibely massaging the antecubital space when locating a vein

b) Failing to release the tourniquet within 1 min

c) Redirecting the needle several times to locate a vein

d) Transporting the tubes horizontally

d

A patient care technician is preparing to perform passive range-of-motion exercise for a patient. Which of the following motions should the technician perform on the patient's elbows?

a) Flexion

b) Abduction

c) Adduction

d) Dorsiflexion

a

A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. The wound should not have contact with air or oxygen. Which of the following types of dressing should the technician expect the nurse to use?

a) Occlusive

b) Gauze

c) Semi-occlusive

d) Transparent

a

A patient care technician must invert anticoagulation tubes to prevent which of the following?

a) Hemolysis

b) Clotting

c) Hemoconcentration

d) Reflux

b

A patient care technician should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems in which of the following ways?

a) The patient can review real-time charting about their medical care.

b) The patent receives improved coordination of care.

c) These systems are similar enough that special training is not required across facilities.

d) These systems provide documentation for patients who might be involved in medical malpractice lawsuits.

b

Which of the following actions should a patient care technician take to help prevent health care-associated infections?

a) Use a new respirator for each patient.

b) Wear sterile gloves when performing a venipuncture.

c) Follow standard precautions when caring for patients who have surgical incisions.

d) Place used needles in a biohazardous waste bag.

c

A patient care technician is documenting in a patient's electronic health record. Which of the following abbreviations should the technician avoid using?

a) TID

b) U

c) NPO

d) L

b

Which of the following actions is outside the scope of practice for a patient care technician?

a) Collecting a blood sample

b) Receiving a medication prescription

c) Providing catheter care

d) Preparing a sterile tray

b

A patient care technician is assisting a patient with bowel elimination. Which of the following actions should the technician take to promote relaxation and emotional support?

a) Check on the patient frequently.

b) Play soft music at the patient's bedside.

c) Place the patient's bed in the supine position.

d) Insist that the patient use a bed pan.

b

A patient care technician is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings related to the patient's condition should the technician report to the nurse immediately?

a) The patient reports stiffness in his hands and feet.

b) The patient needs help lifting his legs onto the bed

c) The patient's lower limbs show pitting edema.

d) The patient's fingers are thick and flat.

c

For which of the following procedures should a patient care technician use sterile technique?

a) Performing a venipuncture

b) Inserting a straight catheter

c) Collecting a stool specimen

d) Discontinuing peripheral IV access

b

A patient care tecnician is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient. The technician should identify that which of the following heart rates indicates bradycardia?

a) 50/min

b) 100/min

c) 110/min

d) 75/min

a

A patient care technician is measuring intake for a patient who has consumed 2 ox of iced tea, 6 ox of chicken broth, and 4 ox of flavored gelatin. Which of the following amounts is the patient's total intake?

a) 120 mL

b) 240 mL

c) 360 mL

d) 420 mL

c

A patient care technician is assisting with the care of a 3-year-old child who ahs several bruises on the arms in various stages of healing. The child's guardian states that the child " falls down a lot." Which of the following actions should the technician take?

a) Ask the guardian why the child falls down a lot.

b) Report the signs of injury to a supervisor.

c) Ask the child in private how the injuries occurred.

d) Confront the guardian about the possible abuse.

b

A patient care technician is changing the linens for a patient who is prescribed contact precautions for Clostridium difficile. The technician finds the disposable underpad is heavily soiled with blood and feces. The technician should dispose of the pad in which of the following containers?

a) Biohazard waste container

b) Biohazard shards container

c) Linen container

d) Trash container

a

A patient care technician is caring for a patient whose roomate asks about her diagnosis. The technician should identify that disclosing this information would violate which of the following?

a) Standards of care

b) Informed consent

c) Patient Self-Determination Act

d) Patient's Bill of Rights

d

A patient care technician should identify that which of the following procedures is most commonly used to obtain a routine urinalysis specimen from an adult patient?

a) Clean-catch midstream collection

b) Catheterized collection

c) Suprapubic aspiration

d) 24-hr collection

a

A patient care technician is preparing to bathe a patient who has diarrhea and has soiled the bed. Which of the following actions should the technician take to control the spread of infection?

a) Wear gloves.

b) Wear a mask.

c) Give the patient an alcohol hand rub.

d) Apply petroleum jelly to the patient's rectal area.

a

A patient care technician is providing oral care to a patient who wears upper and lower dentures. Which of the following actions should the technician take when reinserting dentures?

a) Dry the dentures well before reinserting them.

b) Brush the gums after replacing the dentures.

c) Remove gloves to facilitate reinsertion of dentures.

d) Replace the upper denture before the lower denture.

d

A patient care technician is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and has become unresponsive. The technician should palpate the patient's pulse using which of the following sites?

a) Radial

b) Carotid

c) Apical

d) Brachial

b

A patient care technician should identify that which of the following provides residents in long-term care facilities with the right to be free of the physical or psychological abuse?

a) Patient's Bill of Rights

b) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

c) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

d) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

b

A patient care technician in a hospital is preparing to sterilize equipment that was soiled with blood. Which of the following methods should the technician use?

a) Bleach

b) Dry heat

c) Boiling water

d) Autoclave

d

A patient care technician is providing instructions to a newly hired technician about transporting and handling blood specimens. Which of the following instructions should the technician include?

a) Avoid inverting a specimen tube if it includes an additive.

b) Ensure the blood in the specimen tube maintains contact with the tube stopper.

c) Ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure.

d) Avoid wearking gloves when carrying the specimen transport bag

c

A patient care technician is reviewing quality improved tools. Which of the following tools attempts to improve patient safety and the quality of health care by eliminating unnecessary processes and redirecting resources to patient needs"

a) Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

b) Six Sigma

c) Lean Methodology

d) Root-Cause Aanlysis

c

A patient care technician is changing a patient's bedding and receives a needlestick. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

a) Vissit the occupational health facility.

b) Complete an incident report.

c) Wash the affected area with antimicrobial soap.

d) Report the incident to supervisor.

c

A patient care technician is assisting during mealtime with a patient who is at risk for dysphagia. The technician should identify that which of the following foods should be calculated as fluid intake for the intake and output record?

a) Sliced banana

b) Scrambled eggs

c) Mashed potatoes

d) Chocolate pudding

d

A patient care technician is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

a) Wear sterile gloves while suctioning the patient.

b) The technician should wait 1 to 2 min between suctioning to allow the patient to rest.

c) Limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time.

d) Insert the suction catheter into the patient's throat

c

A patient care technician is preparing to assist a patient to ambulate using a gait belt. Which of the following statements should the technician make?

a) "I will apply the gait belt under your arms."

b) " You can support yourself by holding onto my arms."

c) " You should walk slightly behind me."

d) "I will support you by walking on your stronger side."

b