CPCT FINAL PRACTICE TEST #1 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which of the following manifestations is the first sign of skin breakdown in a patient? -
ANSWER-A. Visible lines
B. Crater
* C. Discoloration
D. Blisters
A PCT is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following
actions is correct? - ANSWER-A. Wear sterile gloves while opening the package
* B. Open the package and apply the sterile gloves
C. Use clean forceps to open the package
D. Use sterile forceps to open the package
The PCT should evaluate the patients ostomy, which should a PCT report to the nurse?
- ANSWER-A. there is stool present in the stoma
B. The wafer is attached to the pouch
C. There is stool in the ostomy bag
* D. The stoma is pale in color
A PCT has a patient with a NG tube and is recieving continous feeding. Which position
should the patient be placed? - ANSWER-* A. Semi-Fowler's
B. Lithotomy
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg
A PCT is caring for a patient who has a pressure ulcer that extends all the way through
the tissues to the muscles. What stage is the pressure ulcer? - ANSWER-A. Stage 1 -
discoloration
B. Stage 2 - skin breaks/open
C. Stage 3 - to the fat
* D. Stage 4 - to the muscle and bone
Which of the following information is included on a patients identification band? -
ANSWER-A. Address
B. Diagnosis
C. Weight
* D. Age
A PCT is caring for a patient who is deaf and nonverbal. The patient appears to be in
pain. How should the PCT evaluate the patients pain? - ANSWER-A. Obtaining a BP
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COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which of the following manifestations is the first sign of skin breakdown in a patient? -
ANSWER-A. Visible lines
B. Crater
* C. Discoloration
D. Blisters
A PCT is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following
actions is correct? - ANSWER-A. Wear sterile gloves while opening the package
* B. Open the package and apply the sterile gloves
C. Use clean forceps to open the package
D. Use sterile forceps to open the package
The PCT should evaluate the patients ostomy, which should a PCT report to the nurse?
- ANSWER-A. there is stool present in the stoma
B. The wafer is attached to the pouch
C. There is stool in the ostomy bag
* D. The stoma is pale in color
A PCT has a patient with a NG tube and is recieving continous feeding. Which position
should the patient be placed? - ANSWER-* A. Semi-Fowler's
B. Lithotomy
C. Prone
D. Trendelenburg
A PCT is caring for a patient who has a pressure ulcer that extends all the way through
the tissues to the muscles. What stage is the pressure ulcer? - ANSWER-A. Stage 1 -
discoloration
B. Stage 2 - skin breaks/open
C. Stage 3 - to the fat
* D. Stage 4 - to the muscle and bone
Which of the following information is included on a patients identification band? -
ANSWER-A. Address
B. Diagnosis
C. Weight
* D. Age
A PCT is caring for a patient who is deaf and nonverbal. The patient appears to be in
pain. How should the PCT evaluate the patients pain? - ANSWER-A. Obtaining a BP
reading
