NHA PCT Patient Care Test Questions and Answers | Updated 2026 | Graded A+

NHA PCT Patient Care Test Questions and Answers | Updated 2026 | Graded A+ ADLs - answer-activities of daily living for a bed bath, you will need: - answer-bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry bag bathing is an activity that can also provide a chance to observe any skin breakdown such as - answer-tenderness, redness, warm in any area of bony prominence supplies necessary for a bath - answer-bath towel, washcloth, skin cleanser, gown, body lotion, powder, and deodorant for a bed bath the supplies needed - answer-a bath blanket, wash basin, clean bed linen, and laundry bag a ____________________ can be helpful if a patient becomes fatigued or unsteady - answershower chair when bathing patients - answer-a complete bed bath is not done everyday how does a patient check the water temperature? - answer-use back of hand the bath water should be at for a warm temperature - answer-37* to 46* C (98.6* to 115* F) most routine baths are at what temperature? - answer-40.5* to 43.3* C (105* to 110* F)for privacy for a bath keep - answer-the patient's room door closes, pull curtain in a shared space, and keep the patient's body covered with a bath blanket a ______________ should be in close reach, especially if patient is alone in the shower - answer-call light during bed baths, keep the bed rail on the _____________ side to ensure the patient does not roll off the bed. - answer-opposite Ensure ____ sites and ___________________ are protected from moisture, which could lead to infection. - answer-IV; surgical incisions wash the patient from - answer-cleanest to dirtiest areas to prevent contamination when washing patient use - answer-long firm strokes to stimulate circulation do not rub the skin vigorously with the towel when drying patient, instead - answer-pat dry a partial bath consists of cleansing the patient's - answer-face, neck, hands, back, armpits, buttocks, and perineal area perineal - answer-genital and anal areas for perineal care was from - answer-anterior to posterior (front to back) never raise the drainage bag higher than the - answer-patient's bladder lifting the patients drainage bag higher than the patient's bladder can cause - answercontaminated urine to drain back into the bladder, leading to infection when cleaning a perineal area with a catheter, cleanse the area with - answer-soap and water or prescribed microbicidal ointment at the catheter insertion sitecatheter care is done - answer-2x daily if a patient has a catheter in, ensure that there is enough slack in the catheter tubing and that the bag is - answer-secured to the side of the bed; not the bed rail why should the catheter bag be secured to the side of the bed? - answer-to prevent the catheter from being pulled out during repositioning a sitz bath is how long? - answer-20-30 minutes what does a sitz bath do? - answer-the warm water bathes and soothes the perineal and anal areas A sitz bath is useful after - answer-childbirth, vaginal or rectal surgery, or hemorrhoids dyshasia - answer-difficulty swallowing NPO - answer-nothing by mouth oral care offered when - answer-patient is awake, after meals, and bed time for a patient with natural teeth use, - answer-a soft bristle toothbrush and toothpaste If patient is unable, gently cleanse each tooth in a circular motion at a 45* angle to the gums from the - answer-back of the mouth toward the front when washing dentures, they are placed in a washbasin containing - answer-lukewarm water (hot water can damage them) to break the suction on the upper denture.. - answer-use your thumb and forefingerwhen removing the upper denture with thumb and forefinger use - answer-gauze and gentle pressure, slightly tug downward and remove the denture from the patient's mouth remove the lower denture by - answer-lifting it up and twisting it sideways when inserting dentures - answer-moisten them to make it easier to create suction when dentures are not being used - answer-place them into a denture cup with the patient's name and room number fill the denture cup with - answer-lukewarm water or denture solution so they do not dry out unconscious patients have some level of awareness - answer-and talking to them can reassure them that they are safe and being cared for when performing oral hygiene care for a patient who is unable to do it, which of the following actions should you take? - answer-brush from the back of the mouth to the front what three things are important for having a clean bed? - answer-- comfort - healing - infection control the best time to perform bed making - answer-when patient is: - out of bed - ambulating - showering - having a procedure when transporting clean linens to the patient's room... - answer-hold them away from your body so that any pathogens on your uniform do not transfer to the clean supplies8 item for bed making - answer-- a fitted sheet - mattress pad - flat sheet - pillowcases - lift (draw sheet) - absorbent pads - blankets - linen bag