PCT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED 2024 UPDATED VERSION

PCT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED 2024 UPDATE VERSION Care for patient with feeding tubes - correct answersElevate the head 45 degree while feeding Monitoring bowel movement - correct answersYou are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient must have a movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency When a patient get discharged - correct answersPCT must obtain vital signs Restorative care - correct answersIs care given to patient to help them become as independent as possible, following a health or medical event In restorative care - correct answersAllow patients to do as many ADLs as possible. Contracture - correct answersAre abnormal flexion of joints Bladder exercises - correct answersNurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises, PCT remind them. Removing an IV - correct answersNeed a gauze, tape and gloves Sterile dressing - correct answersAre to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove them without specific directions To apply sterile dressing - correct answersWash hand 3 times Drainage saturation - correct answersDrainage: Amount, color, odor, Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin Lifting devices - correct answersUsed for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame To apply bandages - correct answersApply from distal to proximal Compression boots - correct answersPromote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation Holes in anti-embolism are - correct answersTo asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build up