Pct Patient Care & Comfort Measures

Front 1

stress

Back 1

physical or emotional condition that requires coping, change or adjustment to try to achieve balance

Front 2

one of the most important things a PCT can do is___

Back 2

listen to the patient

Front 3

appropriate actions for PCTs

Back 3

- repositioning the patient

- skin care

- back massage

- providing juices and snacks

- providing music, books, and magazines

- helping the patient move and walk

Front 4

comfort care includes

Back 4

- relaxation techniques

- reinforcing a dressing

- assisting with deep breathing and coughing

Front 5

if a patient seems confused, a PCT should...

Back 5

- use siderails

- provide a call light

- tell the patient day, date, and place

Front 6

T or F: The PCT is responsible for documenting their activities.

Back 6

True

Front 7

T or F: The PCT should ensure he/she knows the difference between tasks he/she can perform independently and those for which they need an RN.

Back 7

True

Front 8

patient stress can happen because...

Back 8

- being in a hospital

- lack of familiarity with procedures

- loss of control in daily life

- language differences

Front 9

physical effects of stress include...

Back 9

- cold hands or feet

- increase in blood pressure

- irregular pulse

Front 10

emotional effects of stress include...

Back 10

- depression

- withdrawal

- anxiety

Front 11

stressed individuals may cope by...

Back 11

- meditating

- reading

- sleeping

Front 12

at it's most extreme, stress may result in...

Back 12

- weight loss

- fatigue

- leaving the hospital

Front 13

positive stress responses include...

Back 13

- alertness

- decision-making

- concentration

Front 14

T or F: Patients who are noncompliant with nursing care are likely stressed.

Back 14

True

Front 15

PCT assistance that helps with patient comfort includes...

Back 15

- relaxation exercises

- imagery technique

- gentle massage

Front 16

the calf of the leg is not usually massaged because of the risk of...

Back 16

blood clot

Front 17

possible results of appropriate humor between a PCT and a patient include...

Back 17

- improved communication

- strengthened immune system

Front 18

signs of physical stress include...

Back 18

- diarrhea

- changes in skin color or temperature

- changes in appetite

Front 19

the purpose of range of motion exercises is to ___

Back 19

stimulate circulation in the extremities

Front 20

the PCT's post-operative care of the patient role might include...

Back 20

organizing patient care supplies

Front 21

after surgery, patients are often ___

Back 21

hypothermic

Front 22

the classic sign of hemorrhage is ___

Back 22

drop in blood pressure with rise in pulse rate

Front 23

within interpersonal communication ____ is a protection from a perceived attack

Back 23

displacement

Front 24

nonverbal messages include

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- foot jiggling

- wringing hands

- shrugging shoulders

Front 25

proper components of effective listening include...

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- maintain eye contact

- give full attention

- hear everything the patient has to say

Front 26

differences in culture background may hamper communication because ____

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behaviors have different meanings

Front 27

indications of assertive behaviors

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- respect of self and others

- clarifies expectations

- speaks in the "I messages"

Front 28

indications of empathy

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- sitting at eye level with the patient

- make eye contact

- touch the patient

Front 29

options in coping with an angry patient

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- remaining calm

- avoid taking the anger personally

- listen to the concerns

Front 30

examples of consideration for the patient's time

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- honoring the appointment time

- explaining any delay of more than 15 minutes

- offering coffee or tea

Front 31

T or F: It's inconsiderate to have the patient wait in an exam room after they are gowned, draped, and positioned on the exam table.

Back 31

True

Front 32

when caring for a comatose patient, privacy should be respected because ____

Back 32

the patient may be aware of what is happening

Front 33

PCTs often know the patient's emotional needs better than any other member of the team because ___

Back 33

PCTs spend more time with the patient

Front 34

T or F: Reducing stimulation that provokes uncontrolled mood changes is a way to comfort a patient with a neurological impairment.

Back 34

True

Front 35

T or F: Neurologically impaired patients are unable to control his or her behavior.

Back 35

True

Front 36

concern

Back 36

ability to understand and appreciate another's feelings and emotions and what they may mean

Front 37

after hemodialysis, the PCT should expect to help the patient get up from the bed or chair because ______

Back 37

of loneliness

Front 38

a special consideration for the comfort and care of the patient with hypothyroidism includes...

Back 38

alert orientation

Front 39

patients with hyperthyroidism may need ___

Back 39

moisturizers for dry skin

Front 40

methods of pain relief

Back 40

- TENS unit

- massage

- hot and cold baths

Front 41

T or F: Talking on the phone is a form of distraction that could be useful in promoting pain relief.

Back 41

True

Front 42

T or F: Pressure relief mattresses require additional padded layers of linens.

Back 42

False

Front 43

on patient with dark skin, pressure ulcers may appear ___

Back 43

purple

Front 44

possible comfort measures for cancer patients could include...

Back 44

- repositioning

- reducing environmental noise

- tapes, books, and magazines

Front 45

cultural values regarding youth, health, sexuality, and attractiveness may ____

Back 45

be sources of discomfort for people who are ill or victims of accidents