Which describes medical asepsis? - ANSWER All the above - (Handwashing, Destruction
of organisms after they enter the
body, Using bleach to clean a shower)
Which law provides residents of long-term care facilities the right to be free from abuse? -
ANSWER OBRA
While using a mechanical lift to move a patient to a wheelchair, which of the following
actions should be taken? - ANSWER Lock the wheels on the lift, wheelchair, and bed
When obtaining an apical rate, where is the stethoscope placed? - ANSWER Apex of
heart at 5th intercostal space
When ambulating with a walker, which of the following is an appropriate statement? - AN-
SWER Advance the walker 10-18 inches in front of the legs
Which organization would be recognized as the entity that requires a healthcare facility
to have an infection control program? - ANSWER The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission - ANSWER non-profit, independent organization that accredits and
certifies health care organizations and programs in the US
Which should patient care technician recognize as the organization that focuses on
safety and issues related to health and also set the four criteria for Sharps containers
being functional, accessible, visible, and accommodating? - ANSWER NIOSH
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, While performing hourly rounding for prevention of falls, which of the following
questions should the patient care technician routinely ask each patient? - ANSWER Do
you need to use the bathroom?
While assisting a patient upon admission, the patient care technician notices abrasions
on the patient's ankles. Which of the following is an appropriate action? - ANSWER Re-
port suspicion of abuse to the nurse
A Stage II pressure ulcer would display which of the following? - ANSWER Blister-like ap-
pearance
Which should the patient care technician recognize as the cause of an inaccurate blood
pressure reading? - ANSWER The patient's arm is above the level of the heart
While the patient care technician is interacting with patients who have hearing loss,
which is the best course of action? - ANSWER Use pictures or written material
Which of the following positions is used when patient transfer is performed with a lift? - AN-
SWER Fowler's
If a patient has a nasogastric tube or nasal cannula oxygen in place, how often should
the nares be cleaned? - ANSWER Every 8 hours
Which of the following should the patient care technician report to the nurse first when
caring for several adult patients? - ANSWER Blood pressure of 180/100
which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of
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of organisms after they enter the
body, Using bleach to clean a shower)
Which law provides residents of long-term care facilities the right to be free from abuse? -
ANSWER OBRA
While using a mechanical lift to move a patient to a wheelchair, which of the following
actions should be taken? - ANSWER Lock the wheels on the lift, wheelchair, and bed
When obtaining an apical rate, where is the stethoscope placed? - ANSWER Apex of
heart at 5th intercostal space
When ambulating with a walker, which of the following is an appropriate statement? - AN-
SWER Advance the walker 10-18 inches in front of the legs
Which organization would be recognized as the entity that requires a healthcare facility
to have an infection control program? - ANSWER The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission - ANSWER non-profit, independent organization that accredits and
certifies health care organizations and programs in the US
Which should patient care technician recognize as the organization that focuses on
safety and issues related to health and also set the four criteria for Sharps containers
being functional, accessible, visible, and accommodating? - ANSWER NIOSH
1
, While performing hourly rounding for prevention of falls, which of the following
questions should the patient care technician routinely ask each patient? - ANSWER Do
you need to use the bathroom?
While assisting a patient upon admission, the patient care technician notices abrasions
on the patient's ankles. Which of the following is an appropriate action? - ANSWER Re-
port suspicion of abuse to the nurse
A Stage II pressure ulcer would display which of the following? - ANSWER Blister-like ap-
pearance
Which should the patient care technician recognize as the cause of an inaccurate blood
pressure reading? - ANSWER The patient's arm is above the level of the heart
While the patient care technician is interacting with patients who have hearing loss,
which is the best course of action? - ANSWER Use pictures or written material
Which of the following positions is used when patient transfer is performed with a lift? - AN-
SWER Fowler's
If a patient has a nasogastric tube or nasal cannula oxygen in place, how often should
the nares be cleaned? - ANSWER Every 8 hours
Which of the following should the patient care technician report to the nurse first when
caring for several adult patients? - ANSWER Blood pressure of 180/100
which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of
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