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This detailed study guide is designed to help aspiring Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) prepare for the Fresenius PCT exam with confidence. Covering essential topics such as dialysis procedures, infection control, patient monitoring, safety protocols, and medical terminology, this resource provides clear explanations and key insights into the responsibilities of a PCT. With practice questions, test-taking strategies, and real-world scenarios, this guide ensures a thorough understanding of the exa...

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A female patients perineal area should be cleansed before which specimen is collected - Midstream clean catch specimen An eldercare facility resident requests to wash her own underwear. You should - Help her obtain supplies In a long term care facility, the family members should be asked to - attend care planning meetings Prosthesis is a device for moving patients - False, prosthesis is a device to replace missing limbs The purpose of cold applications is usually to - prevent or reduce s...

A pct is performing passive range of motion exercise for a patient. Which of the following techniques should the technician use to hyperextend the patient's shoulder? - A. With the patient's elbow straight, move their arm backwards, behind their body. a pct is obsevring a patient who is using crutches. Which of the following is proper technique when using crutches? - A. the patient uses the hand grips to support their body weight. A pct is performing hourly checks for several patient...

What are the most common sites used to take the pulse, and where are they located? - radial, brachial, and carotid arteries. The radial site is located on the thumb side of the back of the wrist. The brachial site is located on the inside of the elbow closest to the body. The carotid site is located in the neck to the right and left of the windpipe at the level of the Adam's apple. normal adult pulse - 60-100 bpm when pulse feels irregular what should you do? - CPCT should measure the ...

what actions if pt experiencing suicidal thoughts - 1) stay with them & notify nurse 2) precautions: all plastic, no things on walls, no visitors 3) cannot promise priv info will not be shared hemi, para, quadriplegia - hemi is one side, para one half, quad is all npo procedure - non per oral: after midnight no food, water, ice, oral swabs why is npo standing - decrease risk of aspirating clear liquids diet - ice, popsicle, apple juice, black coffee/tea (clear @ room temp) full liquids...

5. Mrs. Smith's dry weight is 62 kg. Her pretreatment weight when she came in for treatment on Monday was 67 kg. The priming saline amount is 240 mL, the rinseback amount is 200 mL, fluid from medications is 100 mL, and she is not allowed any fluids during treatment. What is the total amount of fluid weight to be removed during her treatment? a. 5,000 mL b. 5,230 mL c. 5,540 mL d. 5,820 mL - c 6. Based on Mrs. Smith's total amount of fluid to be removed, what is the ultrafiltrati...

Quiz: The best definition of a PCT is a a) Person who transcribes the doctor's order for patient care b) Licensed person who provides education about special diets c) Person who is certified to give care under the direct supervision of a licensed personnel d) Graduate nurse who is registered and licensed by the state to practice nursing Ans: b) Person who is certified to give care under direct supervision of a licensed personnel Quiz: As a PCT, your most important rol...

Quiz: A pct is caring for a patient who has a lower denture and requires assistance with oral hygiene. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Ans: B. remove the denture by turning it sideway and lifting it up. Quiz: A pct enters the room of a patient who has new diagnosis of cancer and finds the patient crying. Which of the following statement should the technician make? A. "why are you crying?" B. "dont worry. you will receive excellent treatm...