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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep - Question List

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116. Michelle is giving a male client a bed bath. She noticed that the Foley catheter is no longer taped on the client's anterior thigh. Michelle obtains medical tape and secures the catheter back in place. The rationale for lateral or upward anchoring of the urethral catheter in a male is to:
  1. Prevent pressure at the penescrotal area.
  2. Promote comfort.
  3. Secure the catheter well.
  4. Provide privacy.
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117. Stephanie is going to give Mrs. Crouton, a 65 year-old client, a bed bath. The initial action of Stephanie before performing the procedure is:
  1. Close the door and windows of the client's room.
  2. Inform the client and explain the purpose of the procedure.
  3. Remove the client's gown under the cover of the top sheet.
  4. Place the bed in flat position.
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118. The patient care technician takes a confused client to the bathroom every night at 9:00 PM prior to helping him to bed for the night. This is an example of:
  1. Bladder and bowel training.
  2. Encouraging client participation.
  3. Establishing a consistent routine.
  4. Providing orientation cues.
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119. A client is ordered to have a cleansing enema. The patient care technician understands that the purpose of this kind of enema is to:
  1. Stimulate peristalsis through infusion of a large volume of solution.
  2. Lubricate the colon and rectum.
  3. Provide relief from gaseous distention.
  4. Let the feces absorb oil to become softer and easier to pass.
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120. Which of the following symptoms indicates hyperglycemia?
  1. Weight gain, tiredness, and rapid pulse
  2. Irritability, excessive perspiration, and rapid pulse
  3. Diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss
  4. Thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss
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