When entering the room of a patient on contact precautions for C. difficile, which hand-hygiene method is required after removing gloves?
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What is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering an isolation room?
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Which transmission-based precaution category is required for a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis?
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Immediately after a needlestick injury from a used venipuncture needle, the patient care technician should FIRST:
A used contaminated needle should be disposed of by:
Patient faints mid-draw
Which item is considered regulated medical waste and must be placed in a red biohazard bag?
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Chapter 1: Infection Control Foundations & Precautions
1.1 Hand Hygiene & Standard Precautions
How long must the PCT vigorously rub hands together when using an alcohol-based hand rub?
A confused patient with a history of falls is being repositioned. Which fall-prevention action is MOST appropriate?
Where should the PCT find specific information about chemical hazards on a cleaning product used in the unit?
It was only the cuff
While walking down the hall, the PCT discovers a small fire in a patient's trash can. Following the RACE protocol, the FIRST action is to:
1.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protocols
When using a fire extinguisher, the PASS acronym stands for:
An adult patient is found unresponsive and not breathing. After calling for help, the PCT trained in BLS should:
Which of the following is the single MOST effective measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections?
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When transporting a patient on droplet precautions for influenza outside the room, which PPE should the patient wear?
1.3 Transmission-Based Precautions
Non-disposable equipment used between patients (e.g., shared blood pressure cuffs) should be:
The PCT notices a wet floor in a patient hallway. The MOST appropriate immediate action is to:
Which lift technique is correct when assisting a patient from the bed to a chair?
PPE fit check
A patient with C. difficile is in contact-isolation. The room should be cleaned with:
1.4 Cleaning & Disinfecting Equipment and the Patient Environment
A code blue is called on the unit. The PCT's PRIMARY role is to:
The PCT receives a needlestick from a hollow-bore needle used on a patient. After washing the site, the NEXT action is to:
The MOST reliable method to confirm patient identity before any procedure is to:
Patient Intake And Care
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Which of the following is considered a normal adult vital sign?
Chapter 2: OSHA Safety, Biohazards & Emergency Response
2.1 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens & Sharps Safety
The PCT obtains a blood pressure of 188/112 mm Hg in a patient who normally runs 130/80. The MOST appropriate action is to:
Which cuff problem will produce a FALSELY HIGH blood pressure reading?
A patient with COPD has a physician order for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. The PCT finds the flowmeter set at 6 L/min. The correct action is to:
When assisting an alert adult patient with a bed bath, the PCT should:
2.2 Fall Prevention, Environmental Safety & Emergency Protocols
Which is the MOST appropriate technique when feeding an alert patient with dysphagia?
A patient's indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag should be:
A patient on strict intake and output (I&O) consumes a 240 mL cup of broth, 120 mL of juice, and an 8 oz bowl of gelatin (~240 mL). What is the documented intake?
While bathing a patient, the PCT notices a non-blanching reddened area over the sacrum. This finding MOST likely represents:
2.3 First Aid, Choking, Rapid Response & Emergency Codes
The general standard for repositioning an immobile patient to prevent pressure injuries is at least every:
Anti-embolism stockings (TED hose) are applied to:
When assisting a patient with passive range of motion (PROM) on the right knee, the PCT should:
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