PCT FINAL EXAM VERIFIED ANSWERS with complete solutions

PCT FINAL EXAM VERIFIED ANSWERS with complete solutions Care for patient with feeding tubes Elevate the head 45 degree while feeding Monitoring bowel movement You are responsible for notifying the nurse (patient must have a movement every 3 days) amount, color, consistency When a patient get discharged PCT must obtain vital signs Restorative care Is care given to patient to help them become as independent as possible, following a health or medical event In restorative care Allow patients to do as many ADLs as possible. Contracture Are abnormal flexion of joints Bladder exercises Nurses are responsible for educate patiens about these exercises, PCT remind them. Removing an IV Need a gauze, tape and gloves Sterile dressing Are to be removed by nurses or physician, PCT does not remove them without specific directions To apply sterile dressing Wash hand 3 times Drainage saturation Drainage: Amount, color, odor, Dry: is soaked, securely taped to the skin Lifting devices Used for heavy patients: Hydrolic ,sling, metal frame To apply bandages Apply from distal to proximal Compression boots Promote blood flow in the leg and prevent blood clot formation Holes in anti-embolism are To asses blood circulation (TED HOSE) prevent fluid build up Incentive spirometry Is used to improve blood circulation to the lungs, minimize the risk of pneumonia , move air into lungs Edema Excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissue Apical pulse Is felt in the 5th intercostal space, and the midclavicular line (pulse over 60 b/m) Measuring oxygen saturation in hemoglobin Normal range 94 to 100 can be measured in the finger, toe, or earlobe False findings can be caused by Nail polish, cold fingers, toxic exposure Drawing requirement -Requisition form -full name -DOB/medical record -Who ordered test -when sample was obtained Implied of informed consent A PCT must always obtain consent and explain procedures Antecubital fossa Preferred site for venipuncture (several veins close to the surface and easy to seen. Back of the hand (metacarpal is also another good site) If cannot contact provider Document that patient did not fast Never use family members when Patient speak a different language During an EKG