license patient care technician quizes

when feeding a patient, how full should the spoon be

1/3

how long should the patients feet soak

20 minutes

if a fingerstick collection tube does not have an indicator mark, how full should it be filled

3/4

how many milliliters are equal to 10 ounces

300mL

which of these heart rates is within normal limits for an adult

75 beats per minute

which of the following is not true

Explain to patients what you see on an ECG printout before giving it to the physician.

how is the cardiovascular system affected by aging

Fibrous tissue replaces muscle tissue

what test is most often ordered to measure the patients red blood cell volume

H & H

which of the following is true of laundry hampers

Hamper lids should be kept closed except when inserting linens.

which arrhythia is viewed as a common disruption in rhythm

PVC

which of the following is true of patient hygiene

Patients should be given the opportunity to care for themselves

which is a correct description of patients in assisted living facilities

Patients who are still able to care for themselves

What is the risk in trimming the nails, especially the toenails, of diabetic patients?

Poor circulation in the extremities makes the patient prone to infection.

how is a patients anal area washed

Position the patient facing away from you and ask the patient to flex the upper leg.

Which of the following is true of adding solutions to a sterile tray?

Pour a small amount of the solution into the sink to clean the lip of the bottle.

Mrs. Landis would like to prepare simple meals for herself. Which type of care would fit her goal?

Restorative care

Which of the following best describes restorative care?

Restorative care focuses on mental, emotional, and social well-being.

which of the following is true

The first drop of blood should not be collected for a hemoglobin test.

which lead monitors an electrode at the 4th intercostal space on the left side of the sternum

V2

When is a geriatric chair considered a restraint?

When a patient needs assistance to get out

when are side rails considered a restraint?

When they are not medically necessary

which person is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa

a 16 year old girl

which of the following is not true of ECGs

a 48-year old with hypertension

which one of these patients requires oral care less frequently than every two hours

a 64 year old patient with high cholesterol

HIV is considered which of the following

a bloodborne pathogen

which of the following defines an ethical delima

a conflict of moral beliefs

which of the following is true of chair positioning

a transfer belt should be used in the two-person method

which of the following is most important when caring for pediatric patients

age-appropriate communication

how can an alarm be used as an alternative restraint

alert staff if a patient begins to wander

which of these patients can be moved safely with a transfer belt

an elderly stroke patient

what is the best way to determine if a patient is in pain

ask the patient directly

intentionally touching another person without permission is called what

battery

which of the following is NOT an example of output

blood platelet IV

which of the following describes the proper way to brush a patients teeth

brush teeth surfaces in a back and forth motion

how is hCG produced

by the placenta after ovum implants into uterus

which of these foods are permitted on a soft diet

canned fruit

what is the purpose of an orangewood stick

clean under fingernails

What kinds of carbohydrates are found in whole-grain bread, cereal, rice, pasta, vegetables, dry beans, and nuts?

complex carbohydrates

Which of the following is NOT an example of intake that should be counted on an Intake and Output chart?

crackers

What condition may a patient have if the specific gravity of urine is increased (above 1.035)?

dehydrated

which of the following is true of nursing care delivery models

delivery models aim to conserve costs without sacrificing the quality of care

which of the following is NOT true

developmental problems are caused by poor parenting

what topic(s) might be included in preoperative instructions given to a patient?

dietary restrictions

Which of the following terms means releasing, transferring, or providing access to protected health information?

disclosure

how should safety razors be thrown away

dropped into a sharps container

which of the following is true

electrical impulses in the heart cause the muscles to contract

which of the following is true of electronic medical records

electronic medical records increase the privacy of medical records

how often must a patient be repositioned after surgery

every 2 hours

how often should a restrained patient be released

every 2 hours

which of the following is the best definition of communication

exchanging messages

what do breathing and coughing exercises do

expand the lungs and remove mucous

Alexia, a medical assistant, explains to Mrs. Phillips that the medication is to be taken once a day with a full glass of water. Which of the following is the goal of Alexia's communication with Mrs. Phillips?

give instructions to the patient

which of the following is true of housekeeping in the medical facility

immediately clean up any spills you create or find

how should dentures be stored

in a container of water

where is the heart located

in the left-side of the thoracic cavity

which of the following is NOT a benefit of proper oral care

it increases the effectiveness of the patients medications

which muscles are the strongest in the body

leg muscles

Which pH level indicates that urine is acidic

less than 5.5

which procedure should be used to turn patient who have arthritis or spinal injuries

logrolling

which type of urinalysis is not CLIA-waived

microscopic tests

where should a patients feet be polaced while in a wheelchair

on the footrests

Where should nail clippings be placed after being cut from a nail?

on the plastic protector

which of the following is true of intake

oral intake may need to be estimated

what do food and fluid restrictions before surgery reduce the risk of?

patients vomiting and aspiring

which of the following is NOT a position of the nursing team

physicians assistant

which of these foods are permitted on a clear liquid diet

popsicles

What may be used to track the tasks that need to be completed before surgery?

preoperative checklist

which of the following is not true about PKU test

puncture the center of the infants heel

cloudy urine may indicate the presence of

pus or mucus

in which position should you move the bed to prepare for bedmaking

raised horizontal

what is the purpose of a rectal tube

relieve flatulence and intestinal pressure

which chamber of the heart contracts to send blood to the pulmonary artery and lungs

right ventricle

which of the following defines clients rights

rights granted in a professional relationship

when should a 24-hour urine specimen begin

second void of the day

what do the vertical lines on the graph measure

strength of the impulse

what is the name for liquids or foods ordered by a physician to improve a patients nutrition

supplements

what is a mixture of specimen and saline called

suspension

what is the contraction phase of a heartbeat

systole

which of the following is done last during a holter monitor application

tape wires to avoid tesion

why must assistants be familiar with admission, transfer, and discharge processes

tasks for these procedures are often assigned to assistants

which of the following is Not true of incontinent patients

the condition is almost always permanent

Reality orientation is used to help confused patients remain oriented to

the enviroment, time, and themselves

which of the following best describes rehabilitation

the focus is on helping patients attain physical ability

which of the following describes one way that the digestive system changes with age

the movement of food through the digestive system slows

why might a patient require a bed shampoo

the patient is on bed rest

which of the following is true of restraints

the patient or a family member must give written consent

which of the following is not true of a 24-hour urine collection

the patient should pour the urine into the collection container

what determines if a a male patient should stand or sit to urinate

the patients preference

Sandra has the flu, but she goes into work anyway. Within a few days, her co-worker Olivia gets sick with the flu. In the chain of infection, what is Olivia?

the susceptible host

what time should be recorded as beginning the 24-hour collection period

time of the second void of the morning

a resident was restrained after refusing to take his medication. what right is being violated

to be free from abuse

which of the following is not a purpose of CLIA

to inform physicians of infectious diseases

why are pillows towel rolls and special boots sometimes used to position patients

to maintain proper body alignment

what is the goal of bladder and bowel training

to restore normal control of elimmination

Which of the following toileting methods is appropriate for patients who are able to ambulate to the bathroom with help?

toilet

which of the following is true about handling linens

unused linens should be put in the laundry hamper

when helping a patient stand using a transfer belt, what should health care worker do

use the belt to assist the patient to a standing position

Kaylie wants to increase her fiber intake. What should Kaylie eat?

vegetables

what may patients be allowed to wear during surgery

wedding ring

when is a draw sheet NOT used to move patients up in bed

when the patient can move themselve

What must you do if the connection end of the catheter accidentally touches the bed?

wipe the tube with an antiseptic wipe and then plug the tube.

where should a urinal be stored

within reach

what form of communication is used to indicate informed consent

written