Patient Care Techniques
Exam Preparation Guide
Course Introduction
Patient Care Techniques introduces students to the fundamental skills necessary for providing safe and effective support to patients in a variety of healthcare settings. The course covers essential topics such as patient hygiene, mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring, infection control, communication with patients and families, and proper documentation procedures. Emphasis is placed on developing compassionate care, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism. Through a combination of classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, students learn to apply evidence-based techniques to promote patient comfort, dignity, and wellbeing while adhering to ethical and legal standards in healthcare.
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Pierson and Fairchilds Principles Techniques of Patient Care 5th Edition by Sheryl L. Fairchild
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Chapter 1: Preparation Patient Care Activities
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Q1) What hospital emergency code represents infant and child abduction?
A) Code blue
B) Code orange
C) Code gray
D) Amber alert
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following defines cultural diversity?
A) Differences in race, ethnicity, language, nationality, or religion among various groups within a community, organization, or nation
B) An awareness of the nuances of one's own and other cultures
C) A set of academic and interpersonal skills that allow individuals to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities within, among, and between groups
D) The shared values, norms, traditions, customs, art, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Approaches to Infection Control
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Q1) Which of the following are advantages of hand rubbing with alcohol-based rubs?
A) It is more accessible than sinks.
B) It requires less time to use than soap and water.
C) It causes less damage to the skin than soap and water when an emollient has been added.
D) All of the above are advantages.
Answer: D
Q2) In applying an alcohol-based hand rub,what is the appropriate step to take after rubbing the product briskly over all surfaces of the hands?
A) Rinse the hands with water after every use.
B) Continue to rub until the hands are dry.
C) Rinse the hands with soap and water after every use.
D) Use a paper towel to wipe residual hand rub from the hands.
Answer: B
Q3) In which of the following scenarios is protective eyewear most important?
A) Around a patient associated with airborne precautions
B) In the transportation of a patient subject to contact precautions
C) During times when blood splashes or sprays of other body fluids are likely
D) When a patient is performing upper extremity exercises
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Assessment of Vital Signs
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Q1) Which of the following indicates a rapid heart rate (greater than 100 beats per minute)?
A) Bradycardia
B) Thready
C) Strong and regular
D) Tachycardia
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following should be included in an initial assessment of pain?
A) The onset and pattern of the pain
B) The exact location of the pain
C) A description of the pain in words such as "burning" or "tingling"
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Q3) What is the normal resting pulse range for an adult?
A) 40-80 beats per minute
B) 60-100 beats per minute
C) 80-120 beats per minute
D) 100-140 beats per minute
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Body Mechanics
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Q1) Which muscle group is most important for movements and lifts that require extra effort?
A) Scapular stabilizers
B) Core stabilizers
C) Ankle stabilizers
D) Knee stabilizers
Q2) Which lift involves placing the object to be lifted on the thigh of the flexed lower extremity and moving it close to the body before the flexed lower extremity begins rising to standing?
A) Straight leg lift
B) One-leg stance lift
C) Deep squat lift
D) Half-kneeling lift
Q3) For removing groceries,tools,or other items from the trunk of a car,which of the following body mechanics principles is recommended?
A) Bend at the waist and lift
B) Bend your hips and knees slightly
C) Keep the object away from your body during lifting
D) Avoid bending the knees
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Chapter 5: Positioning and Draping
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Q1) Which areas are especially prone to pressure sores in a patient who is wheelchair dependent?
A) The mandible and knees
B) Acromions and dorsal surfaces of the feet
C) Ischial tuberosities and olecranon processes
D) Tibial tubercles and the occiput
Q2) Which positions of the involved upper extremity are most detrimental to a patient with hemiplegia?
A) Prolonged shoulder adduction and internal rotation, and elbow flexion
B) Prolonged shoulder abduction and internal rotation, and elbow extension
C) Prolonged shoulder adduction and external rotation, and elbow flexion
D) Prolonged shoulder abduction and external rotation, and elbow extension
Q3) What activity is especially important for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis unless the joints are in a state of acute inflammation?
A) Resistance training for all joints
B) Forceful and frequent passive stretching of the involved joints
C) Prolonged immobilization
D) Gentle and frequent active or passive movement of the involved joints
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Chapter 6: Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion
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Q1) In general,according to the length-tension curve of a muscle,during which portion of a muscle's range is it capable of developing the greatest tension during an isotonic contraction?
A) Beginning ranges
B) Midranges
C) End ranges
D) Tension develops equally throughout a muscle's range
Q2) In which condition is full lengthening of the extrinsic finger flexors contraindicated?
A) Spinal cord injury with C6 nerve root sparing
B) Radial head fracture
C) Medial epicondylitis
D) Shoulder impingement
Q3) In which cardinal plane does rotation occur?
A) Sagittal
B) Frontal
C) Scapular
D) Transverse
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Chapter 7: Features and Activities of Wheelchairs
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Q1) Which wheelchair feature would be most beneficial when the user has only one functional upper extremity and no functional lower extremities?
A) One-arm drive
B) Adjustable armrests
C) Removable leg rests
D) Scissor locks
Q2) Which of the following is not an advantage of a chair cushion?
A) Helps distribute pressure to reduce skin breakdown
B) Provides support for the pelvis
C) Adds comfort
D) Eliminates pressure to the ischial tuberosities
Q3) Which of the following wheelchair maintenance activities is not recommended?
A) Lubrication of the cross-brace center pin every 6 months
B) Wiping the chair down dry after exposure to rain, snow, or other moisture
C) Immersing the chair in water or spraying it with a hose to remove debris
D) Periodic lubrication of armrest posts with a silicon spray
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Chapter 8: Transfer Activities
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Q1) What type of footwear should be used when one is performing a standing transfer?
A) Shoes with smooth leather soles
B) Sandals
C) Slippers
D) Non-skid shoes or socks
Q2) In transferring a patient with a recent total hip replacement from a chair to a bed,which motions should be avoided?
A) Adduction of the replaced hip beyond midline
B) Excessive internal or external rotation
C) Hip flexion beyond 60-90 degrees
D) All of the above
Q3) What is the primary precaution to observe during the transfer of a patient with a burn wound?
A) Avoidance of dizziness or vertigo
B) Avoidance of quick motions in any direction
C) Avoidance of shear forces across the burn or graft site
D) Avoidance of active motion by the patient
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Chapter 9: Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities
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Q1) Which guarding position provides the greatest sense of security for patients as they descend from an elevation?
A) Behind the patient
B) To the left side of the patient
C) To the strongest side of the patient
D) In front of the patient
Q2) Which muscle group functions to decelerate the limb between the midswing and initial contact phases of gait?
A) Quadriceps
B) Hamstrings
C) Hip flexors
D) Gluteus medius/minimus
Q3) What action should accompany the lowering of axillary crutches down from a curb?
A) Extension of the strongest hip
B) Extension of the strongest knee
C) Flexion of the strongest hip and knee
D) Extension of the trunk
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Chapter 10: Special Equipment and Patient Care
Environments
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Q1) Which platelet count permits the performance of resistive exercises?
A) 20,000/mm<sup>3</sup>
B) 40,000/mm<sup>3</sup>
C) 60,000/mm<sup>3</sup>
D) 80,000/mm<sup>3</sup>
Q2) Which hemoglobin (Hgb)level would be a contraindication for any treatment requiring physical activity?
A) Greater than 16 g/dL
B) Greater than 8 g/dL
C) Less than 16 g/dL
D) Less than 8 g/dL
Q3) What information can be found using an ICP?
A) Intravenous pressure
B) Intrathoracic pressure
C) Intracranial pressure
D) Intermittent capsule pressure
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Chapter 11: Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions
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Q1) Which type of debridement uses an occlusive dressing in conjunction with self-produced enzymes?
A) Sharp
B) Mechanical
C) Chemical
D) Autolysis
Q2) Which term describes redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries in the lower layers of the skin?
A) Eschar
B) Erythema
C) Maceration
D) Slough
Q3) Which of the following is an aspect of chest physical therapy (CPT)?
A) Postural drainage
B) Percussion and vibration
C) Airway clearance
D) All of the above
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Chapter 12: Incidents and Emergencies
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Q1) What functions can be evaluated using the Tinetti Assessment?
A) Upper body strength
B) Balance and gait
C) Upper and lower body endurance
D) None of the above
Q2) What is included in the initial treatment for heat exhaustion?
A) Place the person in a shady, well-ventilated room
B) Loosen or remove the person's outer clothing
C) Monitor vital signs and contact emergency service personnel as necessary
D) All of the above
Q3) How should a seizing individual's head be positioned after convulsions subside?
A) To one side
B) Upright
C) Facing up
D) None of the above
Q4) Which of the following are considered severe reactions to an allergy?
A) Itchy skin and sneezing
B) Itchy and watery eyes
C) Hives and skin redness
D) Abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing
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Chapter 13: Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments
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Q1) What garage height is needed for a wheelchair-accessible home if a raised-roof van is used?
A) 8 feet minimum
B) 10 feet minimum
C) 12 feet minimum
D) 14 feet minimum
Q2) How high should sinks be in a wheelchair-accessible kitchen?
A) 16 to 18 inches from the floor
B) 24 to 26 inches from the floor
C) 32 to 34 inches from the floor
D) 40 to 42 inches from the floor
Q3) For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum sidewalk width?
A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches
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