Question 1

It's a busy day in the ward, and the nurse on duty is now preparing the medicines of her patients on the medication tray. She hands you a tube of Terramycin ointment and gave instructions to apply it to Mrs. Harris' eyes. How would you respond to this?

Accepted Answer

Politely refuse the nurse's request and explain your job limitations as a patient care technician. You must work under the direction of a licensed nurse or doctor. Your job responsibilities are limited to those specified in your job description.
Limitations often include giving medications (includes applying prescription skin creams, lotions, or ointments), taking orders from a doctor, and performing any procedures prohibited by law or by the employing facility. When in doubt about performing any function or task for which you are unfamiliar or unsure, consult your immediate supervisor. In medicine, the adage "Do no harm" applies to your practice as well.

Question 2

An elderly client is admitted to the unit for the first time. Which of the following actions ensures the safety of the client?

Accepted Answer

The environment has to remain clutter-free; therefore, unnecessary pieces of equipment or furniture have to be out of the way. Lights on and side rails up are mandatory at all times. It is unnecessary to keep equipment out of view.

Question 3

Which of the following interventions promotes client safety?

Accepted Answer

Safety is a basic need. You must protect clients from harm. Safety measures include:
-Always identify the client right before you begin a task or procedure. The ID bracelet is checked against the assignment sheet to accurately identify the client.
-The client is checked often. Frequent checks are made on clients with poor judgment or memory.
-The client is taught how to use the signal light. The signal light is always within the person's reach.

Question 4

When performing oral care on an unconscious client, which of the following prevents aspiration of fluids into the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Put the client on a side-lying position with the head of the bed lowered. When giving oral care to a comatose client (one who is unconscious), turn the client's head to the side and gently swab his or her mouth and mucous membranes with the recommended equipment and supplies while being careful not to cause the client to aspirate, which means accidentally drawing food or fluid into the air passage.

Question 5

When performing oral care on an unconscious client, which of the following prevents aspiration of fluids into the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Put the client on a side-lying position with the head of the bed lowered. When giving oral care to a comatose client (one who is unconscious), turn the client's head to the side and gently swab his or her mouth and mucous membranes with the recommended equipment and supplies while being careful not to cause the client to aspirate, which means accidentally drawing food or fluid into the air passage.

Quiz 6: Professional Responsibilities and Safety

It's a busy day in the ward, and the nurse on duty is now preparing the medicines of her patients on the medication tray. She hands you a tube of Terramycin ointment and gave instructions to apply it to Mrs. Harris' eyes. How would you respond to this?

An elderly client is admitted to the unit for the first time. Which of the following actions ensures the safety of the client?

Which of the following interventions promotes client safety?

When performing oral care on an unconscious client, which of the following prevents aspiration of fluids into the lungs?

When performing oral care on an unconscious client, which of the following prevents aspiration of fluids into the lungs?