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46 Free Patient Care Technician Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A doctor who specializes in rehabilitation is called a
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Physiatrist. A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, focusing on improving function and quality of life for patients with disabilities or injuries. Psychiatrists (A) specialize in mental health, psychologists (B) focus on the study of behavior and mental processes, and pulmonologists (D) specialize in respiratory disorders. Physiatrists are trained to address the physical aspects of a patient's condition and develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans, making them the most appropriate choice for this question.
Question 2 of 5
Employers are required to test staff members for the following:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why the correct answer (B) is Tuberculosis: 1. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that can spread in workplaces. 2. Employers have a duty to protect the health and safety of employees. 3. Testing for tuberculosis helps in early detection and prevention of its spread. 4. Screening for tuberculosis is a common practice in healthcare and high-risk environments. Summary: - A: Sexually-transmitted infections are not typically mandated for workplace testing. - C: Cancer is not infectious and does not pose a direct risk to coworkers. - D: HIV/AIDS testing may be required in certain healthcare settings, but tuberculosis testing is more common in workplaces.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with an abdominal incision. The nurse provides a pillow to use during coughing. Which activity is the nurse promoting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Splinting. By providing a pillow during coughing, the nurse is promoting splinting, which helps support the incision site and reduce pain by minimizing movement and preventing strain on the incision. This technique aids in deep breathing, coughing, and overall respiratory function postoperatively. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the primary focus of providing the pillow during coughing is not for pain relief, distraction, or anxiety reduction, but rather for supporting the incision site to prevent complications and promote healing.
Question 4 of 5
While en route back to your station from a call, you discover that you forgot to include important patient information on your patient care report. Which of the following would be most appropriate at this point?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Complete an addendum, and return to the hospital to add it to the report. This is the most appropriate action as it ensures the patient's information is accurately documented. By completing an addendum and returning to the hospital, you can update the patient care report with the missing information in a timely manner. This helps maintain the integrity of the patient record and ensures continuity of care. Option A is not the best choice as documenting the information on the back of the original patient care report may not be considered a formal and standardized way of updating the report, which could lead to issues with clarity and organization. Option B involves contacting the emergency department staff, which is a good step, but it does not address the issue of updating the patient care report itself. Option D is incorrect because simply leaving a copy of the patient care report at the hospital does not resolve the issue of missing important patient information. Ignoring the mistake could lead to potential errors in future patient care or legal
Question 5 of 5
An adult asthma patient is experiencing laryngospasm and ineffective respirations, making orotracheal intubation impossible. So, you quickly decide to perform nasotracheal intubation. Which of the following tubes would be most appropriate for the procedure for an average height and weight adult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cuffed 7-8 mm endotracheal tube. This size provides a balance between being large enough to secure the airway and small enough to pass through the nasal passage comfortably. The cuff helps to prevent air leakage and aspiration. A cuffed tube is essential for positive pressure ventilation and preventing gastric insufflation. Choices A and C are too narrow for an adult, risking airway obstruction and difficulty with ventilation. Choice B, an uncuffed tube, may not provide a secure airway and could lead to air leakage and aspiration.