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TEST BANK for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for
the Patient Care Technician 2nd Edition by Kimberly
Townsend Little
All Chapters Fully Covered 1-35| Verified Questions &
Accurate Answers with Rationales for Exam Preparations| A+
PASS GUARANTEED
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for the and
patient
skills
care
for technician
the patient2nd
careedition
technician
by kimberly
2nd edition
townsend
by kimberly
little townsend little.pdf
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Table of Contents
Unit 1: Introduction to Health Care
1. Today’s Health Care
2. The Role of the Patient Care Technician
3. Professionalism and Work Ethics
4. Communicating with the Health Care Team
Unit 2: The Patient
5. Understanding the Patient as a Person
6. Patient Rights, Ethics, and Laws
7. Body Structure and Function / Growth and Development
8. Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Unit 3: Safety
9. Asepsis and Infection Control
10. Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics
11. Patient Safety
12. Moving, Positioning, and Preventing Falls
13. Basic Emergency Care
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14. Medication Administration
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Unit 4: Patient Assessment
15. Assisting with the Physical Examination
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16. Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
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17. Obtaining and Monitoring an Electrocardiogram
Unit 5: Patient Care and Comfort
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18. Assisting with Admission and Discharge
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19. Bedmaking and Hygiene
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20. Assisting with Grooming
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by kimberly
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21. Assisting with Nutrition and Fluids
22. Assisting with Urinary Elimination
23. Assisting with Bowel Elimination
24. Assisting with Oxygen Needs
Unit 6: Blood and Specimen Collecting and Testing
25. Blood Collecting and Processing
26. Specimen Collecting and Testing
Unit 7: Surgery and Immobility
27. Care of the Surgical Patient
28. Heat and Cold Applications
29. Care of Wounds and Pressure Ulcers
30. Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
Unit 8: Special Care Concerns and Settings
31. Care of Women and Children
32. Caring for the Older Adult
33. Caring for Patients with Mental Health Needs
34. Caring for Patients with Chronic Conditions
35. End‑of‑Life Care
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concepts
for the and
patient
skills
care
for technician
the patient2nd
careedition
technician
by kimberly
2nd edition
townsend
by kimberly
little townsend little.pdf
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Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following must the patient care technician (PCT) recognize regarding the healthcare
delivery system?
a. It includes all states.
b. It affects the illness of patients.
c. Insurance companies are not involved.
d. The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of healthcare.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
The PCT must recognize that in the healthcare delivery system, the major goal is to achieve optimal levels
of healthcare. The healthcare system consists of a network of agencies, facilities, and providers involved
with healthcare in a specified geographic area. Insurance companies do have involvement in the
healthcare system. The illness of patients is not necessarily affected by the healthcare system.
OBJ: 1
2. What is required by the healthcare team to identify the needs of a patient and to design care to meet
those needs?
a. The white board
b. The nurse’s notes
c. The physician’s order sheet
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d. An individualized care plan
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CORRECT ANSWER: D
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An individualized care plan involves all healthcare workers and outlines care to meet the needs of the
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individual patient. The white board, physician’s order sheet, and nurse’s notes do not identify the needs of
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the patient nor are they designed to assist all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs.
OBJ: 3
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3. How does an interdisciplinary approach to patient treatment enhance care?
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a. By improving efficiency of care
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and skills
concepts
for the and
patient
skills
care
for technician
the patient2nd
careedition
technician
by kimberly
2nd edition
townsend
by kimberly
little townsend little.pdf
Page
and1skills
of 206for the patient care technician 2nd edition by kimberly townsend little.pdf
Franklyn A Plus Pass
TEST BANK for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for
the Patient Care Technician 2nd Edition by Kimberly
Townsend Little
All Chapters Fully Covered 1-35| Verified Questions &
Accurate Answers with Rationales for Exam Preparations| A+
PASS GUARANTEED
Fr
an
kl
y ne
A
pl
us
P
Page 1 of 206
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Page 1 of 206 Test bank for fundamental
Test bank concepts
for fundamental
and skills
concepts
for the and
patient
skills
care
for technician
the patient2nd
careedition
technician
by kimberly
2nd edition
townsend
by kimberly
little townsend little.pdf
,2026/02/03 Test bank for fundamental concepts
Page
and2skills
of 206for the patient care technician 2nd edition by kimberly townsend little.pdf
Franklyn A Plus Pass
Table of Contents
Unit 1: Introduction to Health Care
1. Today’s Health Care
2. The Role of the Patient Care Technician
3. Professionalism and Work Ethics
4. Communicating with the Health Care Team
Unit 2: The Patient
5. Understanding the Patient as a Person
6. Patient Rights, Ethics, and Laws
7. Body Structure and Function / Growth and Development
8. Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Unit 3: Safety
9. Asepsis and Infection Control
10. Workplace Safety and Body Mechanics
11. Patient Safety
12. Moving, Positioning, and Preventing Falls
13. Basic Emergency Care
Fr
14. Medication Administration
an
Unit 4: Patient Assessment
15. Assisting with the Physical Examination
kl
16. Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
y ne
17. Obtaining and Monitoring an Electrocardiogram
Unit 5: Patient Care and Comfort
A
18. Assisting with Admission and Discharge
pl
19. Bedmaking and Hygiene
us
20. Assisting with Grooming
P
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for fundamental
and skills
concepts
for the and
patient
skills
care
for technician
the patient2nd
careedition
technician
by kimberly
2nd edition
townsend
by kimberly
little townsend little.pdf
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21. Assisting with Nutrition and Fluids
22. Assisting with Urinary Elimination
23. Assisting with Bowel Elimination
24. Assisting with Oxygen Needs
Unit 6: Blood and Specimen Collecting and Testing
25. Blood Collecting and Processing
26. Specimen Collecting and Testing
Unit 7: Surgery and Immobility
27. Care of the Surgical Patient
28. Heat and Cold Applications
29. Care of Wounds and Pressure Ulcers
30. Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
Unit 8: Special Care Concerns and Settings
31. Care of Women and Children
32. Caring for the Older Adult
33. Caring for Patients with Mental Health Needs
34. Caring for Patients with Chronic Conditions
35. End‑of‑Life Care
Fr
an
kl
y ne
A
pl
us
P
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for fundamental
and skills
concepts
for the and
patient
skills
care
for technician
the patient2nd
careedition
technician
by kimberly
2nd edition
townsend
by kimberly
little townsend little.pdf
, 2026/02/03 Test bank for fundamental concepts
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of 206for the patient care technician 2nd edition by kimberly townsend little.pdf
Franklyn A Plus Pass
Chapter 01: Today’s Healthcare
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following must the patient care technician (PCT) recognize regarding the healthcare
delivery system?
a. It includes all states.
b. It affects the illness of patients.
c. Insurance companies are not involved.
d. The major goal is to achieve optimal levels of healthcare.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
The PCT must recognize that in the healthcare delivery system, the major goal is to achieve optimal levels
of healthcare. The healthcare system consists of a network of agencies, facilities, and providers involved
with healthcare in a specified geographic area. Insurance companies do have involvement in the
healthcare system. The illness of patients is not necessarily affected by the healthcare system.
OBJ: 1
2. What is required by the healthcare team to identify the needs of a patient and to design care to meet
those needs?
a. The white board
b. The nurse’s notes
c. The physician’s order sheet
Fr
d. An individualized care plan
an
CORRECT ANSWER: D
kl
An individualized care plan involves all healthcare workers and outlines care to meet the needs of the
y
individual patient. The white board, physician’s order sheet, and nurse’s notes do not identify the needs of
ne
the patient nor are they designed to assist all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs.
OBJ: 3
A
pl
3. How does an interdisciplinary approach to patient treatment enhance care?
us
a. By improving efficiency of care
P
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for fundamental
and skills
concepts
for the and
patient
skills
care
for technician
the patient2nd
careedition
technician
by kimberly
2nd edition
townsend
by kimberly
little townsend little.pdf
