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Question 1
A PCT is helping a patient walk to the bathroom. The patient
says, "I feel dizzy." What should the PCT do first?

 A) Continue walking quickly to the bathroom

 B) Lower the patient to the floor

 C) Tell the patient to take deep breaths and keep walking

 D) Run to get a wheelchair

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a patient feels dizzy during ambulation, the priority is
to prevent a fall. Lowering the patient safely to the floor is the
safest immediate action.




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,Question 2
When providing perineal care for a female patient, the PCT
should clean:

 A) From the rectum toward the urethra

 B) From the urethra toward the rectum

 C) In a circular motion

 D) Back and forth randomly

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning from front to back (urethra to rectum) prevents
introducing fecal bacteria into the urethra, reducing UTI risk.



Question 3
A patient is on strict bed rest. How often should the PCT
reposition the patient?

 A) Every 1 hour

 B) Every 2 hours

 C) Every 4 hours

 D) Every shift


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,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard of care for bedridden patients is repositioning
every 2 hours to prevent pressure injuries.



Question 4
Which of the following is a sign of a stage 1 pressure ulcer?

 A) Open blister

 B) Non-blanchable redness on intact skin

 C) Full-thickness tissue loss

 D) Visible bone or tendon

Correct Answer: B
*Rationale: Stage 1 pressure ulcer = intact skin with non-
blanchable erythema. Open blisters are stage 2 or higher.*



Question 5
A PCT is applying a gait belt to a patient. Where should the belt
be placed?

 A) Around the patient's chest

 B) Around the patient's waist over clothing
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,  C) Around the patient's thighs

 D) Around the patient's neck for support

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gait belts are secured around the waist (over clothing,
not bare skin) to provide stability during transfers.



Question 6
A patient with left-sided weakness from a stroke needs to
transfer from bed to wheelchair. Where should the PCT place the
wheelchair?

 A) On the patient's left side

 B) On the patient's right side

 C) Facing the foot of the bed

 D) Behind the patient

Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The wheelchair should be placed on the patient's stronger
side (right side) to allow the patient to use their stronger leg to
pivot.



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