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CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep - Question List

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26. The supervisor is orienting newly hired patient care technicians to the policies of the facility and their job responsibilities. The supervisor reminds them that they can refuse to perform a task for any the following reasons except:
  1. The task is beyond the legal limits of your role.
  2. The task is not in your job description.
  3. You do not like the task.
  4. A nurse is not available to supervise you.
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27. If the agency wishes to do a background check on the newly hired patient care technician, who is the correct authority to provide such information?
  1. Previous employer
  2. The patient care technician Registry
  3. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987
  4. The National Council for State Boards of Nursing
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28. Anita overheard a co-worker saying that the nurse assigned to their floor is having an illicit affair with a physician. Anita then informs the supervisor of this information. Which of the following statements best describe the situation?
  1. Anita is doing her part in protecting a co-worker from gossip.
  2. Anita is eavesdropping and wants to clarify the whole matter with the supervisor.
  3. Anita wants the supervisor to intervene in this scandalous situation to protect the reputation of the her employer.
  4. Anita is participating in a gossip and is acting unprofessionally.
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29. Kristine (RN) is orienting Shella, the new certified patient care technician, to the unit. Kristine mentions that sometimes culturally diverse clients who speak a different language are admitted to their unit. In communicating with these clients, Shella is aware that she should:
  1. Speak loudly and slowly.
  2. Stand close to the client and speak slowly.
  3. Ask an interpreter to facilitate communication.
  4. Speak to the client and family together to increase the chances that the topic will be understood.
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30. You are resigning from your work as a patient care technician. What is the most appropriate action for you to take?
  1. Call the agency and inform the employer that you will not be reporting for work the next day.
  2. Call the agency and submit a resignation letter afterwards.
  3. Find somebody to replace you and recommend him/her to the Human Resource Department.
  4. Write a resignation letter indicating your reason for leaving, last date you will work, and gratitude to the employer for the opportunity to work in the agency.
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