PCIP - Heart and Patient Needs Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
What should you verify when entering a patient's room? - Correct answer-Ensure
patient information matches and check the imaging exam order.
What eight things should you look for when entering a patient's room? - Correct
answer-Patient information matches
Level of Consciousness
Level of ambulation
Ancillary Equipment
Open or bleeding wounds
Toileting needs
Personal belongings
Temperature preference
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, What are the levels of consciousness in patients? - Correct answer-Fully
Conscious, Clouding of Consciousness, Confusional State, Lethargy, Stupor,
Coma.
What does a fully conscious patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Complete
responsiveness and awareness of stimuli.
What does a cloudy conscious patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Inattention and
reduced wakefulness
What does a confused state patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Disorientation,
bewilderment, and difficulty following commands
What does a lethargic patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Severe drowsiness, patient
can be aroused by moderate stimuli and then drift back to sleep
What does stupor look like in a patient? - Correct answer-Only awaken by
vigorous and repeated stimuli
What does coma in a patient look like? - Correct answer-In a state of unarousable
unresponsiveness
What equipment should you look for to assess a patient's level of ambulation? -
Correct answer-Wheelchair, Cane, Walker, Scooter, Mechanical Chair.
If unknown, ask a nurse!
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2026 Questions and Answers
What should you verify when entering a patient's room? - Correct answer-Ensure
patient information matches and check the imaging exam order.
What eight things should you look for when entering a patient's room? - Correct
answer-Patient information matches
Level of Consciousness
Level of ambulation
Ancillary Equipment
Open or bleeding wounds
Toileting needs
Personal belongings
Temperature preference
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, What are the levels of consciousness in patients? - Correct answer-Fully
Conscious, Clouding of Consciousness, Confusional State, Lethargy, Stupor,
Coma.
What does a fully conscious patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Complete
responsiveness and awareness of stimuli.
What does a cloudy conscious patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Inattention and
reduced wakefulness
What does a confused state patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Disorientation,
bewilderment, and difficulty following commands
What does a lethargic patient exhibit? - Correct answer-Severe drowsiness, patient
can be aroused by moderate stimuli and then drift back to sleep
What does stupor look like in a patient? - Correct answer-Only awaken by
vigorous and repeated stimuli
What does coma in a patient look like? - Correct answer-In a state of unarousable
unresponsiveness
What equipment should you look for to assess a patient's level of ambulation? -
Correct answer-Wheelchair, Cane, Walker, Scooter, Mechanical Chair.
If unknown, ask a nurse!
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