CPCT Basic Patient Care Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When performing a bed bath for a bedridden patient, the PCT should wash body areas in which sequence?
- Feet, legs, abdomen, face
- Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, perineum (Correct answer)
- Perineum, legs, abdomen, face
- Back, arms, face, perineum
Correct answer: Face, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, perineum
The standard bed bath sequence proceeds from cleanest to most soiled areas: face → neck → arms → chest → abdomen → legs → perineum.
Question 2: What is the recommended water temperature for a patient bath?
- 95–100°F (35–38°C) (Correct answer)
- 105–115°F (40–46°C)
- 85–90°F (29–32°C)
- 120–125°F (49–52°C)
Correct answer: 95–100°F (35–38°C)
Bath water should be 95–100°F (35–38°C) — warm enough for comfort but cool enough to prevent burns, especially in patients with reduced sensation.
Question 3: When assisting a patient to transfer from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be positioned:
- Directly in front of the bed at a 90-degree angle
- On the patient's stronger side at a 45-degree angle to the bed (Correct answer)
- At the foot of the bed parallel to it
- On the patient's weaker side to provide support
Correct answer: On the patient's stronger side at a 45-degree angle to the bed
Positioning the wheelchair on the patient's stronger side at 45° allows the patient to pivot using their stronger limbs for a safer, more controlled transfer.
Question 4: Range of motion (ROM) exercises should be performed to each joint through its full range:
- Until the patient reports pain, then stop
- 3–5 times per joint per session (Correct answer)
- Once per day maximum
- Only by physical therapists
Correct answer: 3–5 times per joint per session
Passive ROM exercises are typically performed 3–5 repetitions per joint to maintain flexibility and prevent contractures without overstressing tissues.
Question 5: Which positioning device helps prevent foot drop in a bedridden patient?
- Draw sheet
- Foot board or high-top sneakers (Correct answer)
- Trochanter roll
- Abductor pillow
Correct answer: Foot board or high-top sneakers
A foot board or high-top therapeutic sneakers maintain dorsiflexion of the foot, preventing the plantar flexion contracture known as foot drop.
Question 6: What is the correct technique for moving a patient up in bed using a draw sheet?
- Lift the patient alone from the head of the bed
- Use two caregivers, fan-fold the sheet, and slide on the count of three (Correct answer)
- Pull the patient by the arms toward the head of the bed
- Use a mechanical lift for all patient repositioning
Correct answer: Use two caregivers, fan-fold the sheet, and slide on the count of three
Using two caregivers with a draw sheet reduces shear forces and injury risk for both the patient and the caregivers.
CPCT Basic Patient Care Procedures 1
When performing a bed bath for a bedridden patient, the PCT should wash body areas in which sequence?