PCT Practice TEST 5

A PCT is caring for a patient w COPD and is receiving oxygen therapy. The technician notes that the patient appears restless and is short of breath. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: increase flow of oxygen to patient

B: notify nurse immediately

C: Assist patient to ambulate

D: Lower head of bed

***B: notify nurse immediately

The patient care technician attended an in-service about performing CPR on a patient. When performing CPR, which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: apply 60-80 compressions per minute, followed by two slow breaths

B: Apply 100 to 120 compressions per minute, followed by four short breaths

C: Apply 100 to 120 compressions per minute, followed by two slow breaths

D: Apply 60 to 80 compressions per minute, followed by four short breaths

***C: Apply 100 to 120 compressions per minute, followed by two slow breaths

When collecting a venous sample, which of the following sites should the PCT attempt to draw from first?

A: Median cubital

B: Basilic

C: Cephalic

D: Radial

***A: Median cubital

A PCT is caring for a patient who has end-stage pancreatic cancer. The patient's family expresses concern because the patient has refused admission to the hospice program and is seeking additional medical treatment. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: encourage the patient to enter the hospice program

B: tell the patient that further treatment is not an option

C: acknowledge the family's concern and notify the nurse

D: recommend alternative treatment options for the patient

***C: acknowledge the family's concern and notify the nurse

A PCT is preparing to obtain a 12-lead EKG for a patient who had a left arm amputation. In which of the following locations should the technician attach the left arm lead?

A: right sternal border

B: on the amputation site

C: anterior axillary line

D: left deltoid

***D: left deltoid

A PCT obtains a sputum specimen from a patient. The technician should expect the specimen to have which of the following characteristics?

A: pink-tinged color

B: yellow color

C: watery consistency

D: thick consistency

***C: watery consistency

A PCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding preparation for blood cultures is correct?

A: I will cleanse the area w/ 70% ethyl alcohol

B: I will cleanse the area w/ sodium hypochlorite

C: I will cleanse the area w/ chlorhexidine gluconate

D: I will cleanse the area w/ sterile saline

***C: I will cleanse the area w/ chlorhexidine gluconate

A PCT is performing an EKG for a patient who has a pacemaker. Which of the following controls should be adjusted to ensure an accurate EKG tracing?

A: lead selector

B: artifact filter

C: heart rate limits

D: speed

****B: artifact filter

A PCT is performing ostomy care for a patient. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the nurse?

A: the stoma has a small amount of bloody drainage

B: the stoma is red in color

C: the stoma is leaking around the wafer

D: The stoma remains the same size

***C: the stoma is leaking around the wafer

A CPT is preparing to obtain a 12-lead EKG for a patient who is being evaluated for chest pain in the emergency department. Which of the following action should the technician take if the patient expresses fear of the procedure?

A: advise the patient that the test is painless

B: require the patient to remove all clothing

C: inform the patient refusal is not an option due to the presenting symptom

D: caution the patient that jewelry near wires and electrodes might cause sparks

***A: advise the patient that the test is painless

A PCT is reinforcing teaching w/ a patient who has a holter monitor. Which of the following statements should the technician make?

A: remove the wires @ bedtime

B: take tub baths instead of showers

C: avoid adjusting the electrodes during monitoring period

D: set the time on the digital clock at the beginning of the monitor period

***C: avoid adjusting the electrodes during monitoring period

A PCT is transporting a patient using a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

***A: ensure the patients feet are placed on the footrests

B: place a loose blanket over the patient's legs

C: fasten the seatbelt loosely around the patient's waist

D: pull the back wheels onto the curb first when going up a curb

A PCT is caring for a patient who is 24-hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty and has a surgical wound. Which of the following should the technician identify as an indication of potential wound infection?

A: serosanguineous drainage

B: general discomfort at the incision site

C: oral temp of 98.2 F

D: increased warmth around incision site

D: increased warmth around incision site

A PCt is preparing a patient for hospital discharge. The patient states "I am afraid to go back home to my partner". Which of the following responses by the technician is appropriate?

A: would you like me to speak w/ a police officer

B: if your partner is abusing you at home, would you tell me immediately

C: your partner loves you , and you have no reason to be afraid

D: can you tell me if something happened that made you feel unsafe?

***D: can you tell me if something happened that made you feel unsafe?

A PCT is preparing to ambulate a patient who requires the use of a gait belt. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: walk on the patient's stronger side while ambulating

B: walk slightly in front of the patient while ambulating

C: apply the gait belt over the patient's clothing at the waist

D: grasp the gait belt on each side w/ palms facing downward

***C: apply the gait belt over the patient's clothing at the waist

A PCT should identify that adjusting a patient's bed to be between 60 and 90 degrees will place the patient in which of the following positions?

A: Fowler's

B: Orthopneic

C: Semi-Fowler's

D: High Fowler's

***D: High Fowler's

Which of the following provides specific definitions about the scope of practice for PCTs?

A: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

B: The doctrine of informed consent

C: The PAtient Self-Determination Act (PDSA)

D: The state nurse practice acts

***D: The state nurse practice acts

A PCT is caring for a patient who has prescription for anti embolism stockings. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: avoid rolling the stockings partially down the patient's legs

B: remove the stocking once every 24 hrs

C: inform the patient the sticking help to prevent falls

D: instruct the patient to cross their legs for 10 min every hour

***A: avoid rolling the stockings partially down the patient's legs

Which of the following blood specimens should a PCT keep chilled during transfer to the lab?

A: ammonia

B: bilirubin

C: glucose

D: potassium

***A: ammonia

A PCT is to perform a venous blood draw for a 91 year old patient. The technician should use which of the following methods?

A: butterfly needle and syringe

B: hand draw

C: capillary collection

D: vacutainer collection

***A: butterfly needle and syringe

A PCT has assisted a patient into bed. In which of the following locations should the the technician place the drainage bag for the patient's indwelling urinary catheter?

A: resting on the floor

B: secured to a side rail

C: hanging from the IV pole

D: secured to the frame of the bed

***D: secured to the frame of the bed

A PCT is collecting a patient's sputum specimen. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: instruct patient to perform shallow coughs

B: collect a minimum of 5 tsp of sputum

C: have the patient use an alcohol-based mouthwash prior to collection

D: obtain specimen first thing in the morning

***D: obtain specimen first thing in the morning

A PCT enters a patient's room and is approached by visitors requesting test results. Which of the following responses by the technician is appropriate?

A: the doctor needs to give you that information

B: the lab values were all within the expected reference range

C: I am sorry, I can't give you that information\

D: I'll ask the nurse to give you that information

***C: I am sorry, I can't give you that information\

A PCT is caring for a new patient. The technician should recognize that which of the following procedures requires medical aseptic or clean technique?

A: assisting to apply a sterile dressing

B: inserting a urinary catheter

C: changing bed linens

D: cleaning an operating room

***C: changing bed linens

Which of the following procedural steps for a finger stick should a PCT do first?

A: cleanse site w/ antiseptic wipe

B: select the appropriate part of the third/fourth finger

C: position blade of lancet across lines of fingertip

D: Confirm patient identity

***D: Confirm patient identity

A PCT should report which of the following as elder neglect?

A: patient who refuses to take prescribed medications

B: patient who reports receiving phone calls from family, but never any visits

C: patient who reports his checking account is being mismanaged by his adult grandchild

D: patient who's provider has refused to sign paperwork to allow for renewal of the patient's driver's license

***C: patient who reports his checking account is being mismanaged by his adult grandchild

A PCT should identify that which of the following patient requires contact precautions?

A: patient w/ rotavirus

B: patient w/ TB

C: patient w/ measels

D: patient w/ influenza

***A: patient w/ rotavirus

Which of the following actions should a PCT taken when preparing to transfer a patient from a bed to a stretcher?

A: elevate bed to a position equal to height of stretcher

B: elevate bed to position lower than height of stretcher

C: reach across stretcher to assist patient

D: elevate bed to position higher than height of stretcher

***A: elevate bed to a position equal to height of stretcher

A PCT is transferring a non-weight bearing patient from a bed to a wheelchair. which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: keep bed @ most comfortable working height

B: place hands under patients arms to provide support

C: lock wheels on bed and wheelchair

D: instruct patient to remove socks/shoes

***C: lock wheels on bed and wheelchair

A PCT is preparing to perform a venipuncture for a patient. The patient states " I am pretty anxious about this since it is my first time having blood drawn". Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: explain reason provider prescribed test in detail

B: inform patient about all possible complications

C: prepare an ammonia inhalant for patient

D: describe procedure to patient

***D: describe procedure to patient

Identify the arrhythmia in the tracing below

A: junctional tachycardia

B: ventricular tachycardia

C: sinus tachycardia

D: Accelerated idioventricular rhythm

***B: ventricular tachycardia

Which of the following can reduce abnormal marks on an EKG tracing that are caused by patient movement or muscle tremors?

A: speed control

B: calibration

C: artifact filter

D: gain control

C: artifact filter

A PCT is reinforcing teaching w/ a patient who is using an incentive spirometer. Which of the following statements should the technician make?

A: lie flat on the bed while using the spirometer

B: take a deep breath and exhale through the long tube for 10 sec

C: inhale forcefully through the long tobe to raise the ball in the chamber

d: remove the long tube from the spirometer and breathe directly into the chamber

***C: inhale forcefully through the long tobe to raise the ball in the chamber

The choice to perform capillary puncture is best determined by which of the following factors?

A: patient weight

B: patient diagnosis

C: test results

D: test ordered

***D: test ordered

A PCT is measuring an adult patient's blood pressure electronically. Which of the following readings should be reported to the nurse?

A: 116/78 mm Hg

B: 98/60 mm Hg

C: 119/76 mm Hg

D: 130/81 mm Hg

***B: 98/60 mm Hg

A PCT is performing post mortem care for a patient who requested that Jewish religious traditions be followed during end of life care. Which of the following actions should the technician take when providing care for this patient?

A: allow the family to bathe the patient after death

(?)B: ensure that the body is covered w/ a cotton sheet

C: leave the patient's eyes and mouth open

D: ensure that family members are allowed to remain w/ the body

***D: ensure that family members are allowed to remain w/ the body

A PCT notices that a patient cut his foot while ambulating and is bleeding. Which of the following steps should the technician take?

A: activate emergency response team

B: instruct patient to remain standing position

C: place affected extremity below heart level

D: apply steady pressure to wound

***D: apply steady pressure to wound

A PCT is collecting a urine specimen and accidentally spills it on the floor. Which of the follwoing actions should the technician take?

A: use clean, dry towel

B: use disinfectant that contains bleach

C: call hazardous materials team

D: use mop and hot soapy water

***B: use disinfectant that contains bleach

A PCT is caring for a number of patients following shift change. Which of the following patients should the technician asses first?

A: patient w a temperature of 99.1 F

B: patient who is disoriented

C: patient who is comatose

D: patient who is incontinent

***B: patient who is disoriented

A PCT is caring for a patient and notices a fire in the waste basket. Which of the following should the technician do first?

A: close all doors to patients room

B: remove patient from room

C: activate emergency alarm

D: extinguish fire

***B: remove patient from room

A PCT is wearing gloves while assisting to insert a urinary catheter. Which of the following parts of the chain of infection is the technician interrupting?

A: reservoir

B: infectious agent

C: Portal of entry

D: susceptible host

***D: susceptible host

A PCT is assisting a patient to perform PROM. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: position the patients bed at the lowest level

B: instruct patient to flex head

C: place patient in high-fowler's

D: move patients arm away from the side of the body

***D: move patients arm away from the side of the body

A PCT is planning care for patient who is on contact precautions. When entering the patients room, the technician should apply which of the following?

A: surgical mask

B: N95

C: gown

D: show covers

***C: gown

Which of the following devices should a PCT use to help maintain balance while being weighed on a scale?

A: walker

B: elevation abr

C: cane

D: balance bar

***A: walker

A PCT overhears a nurse say to a patient who has cognitive impairment, I'm so tired of you ringing the call bell. the technician should identify that the nurses action violates which of the following parts of the patient bill of rights?

A: right to be free of physiological abuse

B: right to be free of physical abuse

C: right to refuse treatment

D: right to make decisions about plan of care

***A: right to be free of physiological abuse

Which of the following organizations provides guidelines for identifying and preventing spread of infectious diseases?

A: CDC

B: OSHA

C: FDA

D: NIOSH

***A: CDC

A PCT is caring for a 75 year old who was admitted for malnutrition. The patients family manages finances and grocery shopping for the patient. Which of the following hospital departments should the technician expect to intervene in this patients care?

A: dietician

B: pastoral care

C: social worker

D: occupational therapy

A: dietician

A PCT receives a needlestick injury during a routine venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

A: report incident

B: see provider for evaluation

C: wash w/ antimicrobial soap

D: get tested for HIV

***C: wash w/ antimicrobial soap

A PCT is caring for a patient who has vision loss. Which of the following actions should the technician taken when feeding patient meals?

A: offer to feed patient

B: cut all solid food into small pieces

C: whitholf liquids until after patient is done eating

D: describe everything's location using numbers on on a clock

***D: describe everything's location using numbers on on a clock

A PCT should identify that which of the following actions can create shearing force and impair skin integrity?

A: using a lift device to reposition a patient

B: repositioning a patient every 2 hrs

C: assisting a patient to the bathroom frequently

D: elevating the patient bed to 45 degree

***C: assisting a patient to the bathroom frequently

A PCT is preparing to perform urinary catheter care for a female patient. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to take?

A: place the patient supine with thighs slightly abducted

B: use normal saline to cleanse the meatus

C: clean around the meatus with anti-septic solution

D: tape the clean catheter snuggly to the lower leg

***A: place the patient supine with thighs slightly abducted

A PCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has active TB. Which of the following types of masks should the technician wear in the patient's room?

A: face mask

B: N-95

C: venturi respirator mask

D: non-breather respirator mask

***B: N-95

Two PCTs are transferring a patient who is deceased from a bed to a morgue gurney. To avoid injury, the technicians should use which of the following body mechanics?

A: roll the patient gently from bed to gurney

B: use a draw sheet to lift patient

C: have one technician lift head and hte other lift the feet and allow momentum to move hte patient

D: use mechanical lift with sling to move patient

***B: use a draw sheet to lift patient

A PCT is assisting with the physical examination of a patient. Which of the following identifiers should the technician use to verify the patient identity?

A: age

B: date of birth

C: room number

D: diagnosis

B: date of birth

A PCT is performing a EKG and the patient reports chest pain and discomfort. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: reposition the patient's chest electrodes

B: perform another EKG recording

C: notify the pateint's provider

D: check the patient in the room for cause of artifact interference

C: notify the pateint's provider

Which of the following finding should a PCT report to the nurse?

A: a one year old patient who has a pulse rate of 50/min

B: a twelve year old patient who has a pulse rate of 76/min

C: a forty year old patient who has a pulse rate of 88/min

D: an 89 year old patient who has a pulse rate of 85/min

***A: a one year old patient who has a pulse rate of 50/min

Which of hte following is a consequence of mislabeling a blood bank specimen?

A: HIPAA violation

B: a transfusion reaction

C: a medical transcription error

D: a pharmaceutical reaction

B: a transfusion reaction

A PCT is preparing to obtain and process a urine drug test for a patient. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to take?

A: seal the specimen lid with the label with the chain of custody form

B: check the specimen's temperature within 10 minutes of receiving the specimen

C. ship the specimen to a testing laboratory the next day

D: instruct patient to flush toilet following voiding

A: seal the specimen lid with the label with the chain of custody form

A PCT is caring for a patient who is unable to void her bladder and is crying in pain. Her attending provider has not yet made rounds and her primary nurse is unavailable. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: immediately insert a straight catheter to alleviate pain

B: report patient's pain to charge nurse

C: ask another nurse for permission to catheterize patient

D: contact patient's on call provider

B: report patient's pain to charge nurse

A PCT is preparing to disinfect a contaminated piece of equipment. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: scrub the equipment with a bleach solution

B: rinse equipment with warm water

C: process equipment in autoclave

D: soak equipment in cold water

***A: scrub the equipment with a bleach solution

A PCT is preparing to document information in a patient's EHR. WHich of the following actions should the technician plan to take?

A: record care before it is provided

B: note patient response to analgesic

C: record patient's vital signs as reported by nurse

D: use generalized phrases when documenting

C: record patient's vital signs as reported by nurse

A PCT is assisting with the care of a patient who has diabetes mellitus. The technician should know that which of the following is a sign of hyperglycemia?

A: cool, clammy skin

B: fever

C: frequent urination

D: rapid, shallow respirations

***C: frequent urination

A PCT is caring for a patient who is about to undergo a blood transfusion. The technician should report which of the following vital signs immediately?

A: respiratory rate of 17/min.

B: BP of 118/79mm Hg

C: pulse rate of 85/min

D: temperature of 101.8 f

***D: temperature of 101.8 f

A PCT is performing a 12 lead EKG for a patient who has tachycardia. Which of hte following paper speeds should the technician expect the provider to prescribe?

A: 50 mm/sec

B: 25 mm/sec

C: 5 mm/sec

D: 10 mm/sec

A: 50 mm/sec

A PCT is caring for a patient who has colon cancer. Which of the following findings should the technician expect?

A: blood in stool

B: small lymph nodes

C: weight gain

D: indigestion

***A: blood in stool

A PCT obtains a stool specimen from a patient. Which of hte following actions should a technician take when labeling hte specimen?

A: apply the label to side of specimen container

B: apply label to lid of specimen container

C: apply label to seal the lid on a specimen container

D: apply label to outside of sealed biohazard bag that holds specimen container

***A: apply the label to side of specimen container

Which of the following is the most important action a PCT can take to help prevent the spread of infection?

A: wearing PPE

B: performing hand hygiene between contact with patients

C: cover mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing

D: dispose of all used needles and sharps

B: performing hand hygiene between contact with patients

A PCT should recognize that health care facilities are required by which of the following entities to keep safety data sheets available?

A: OSHA

B: TJC

C: CLIA

D: CLSI

***A: OSHA

After drawing six vials of blood for a patient, a PCT finds that two of the six vials are expired. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: notify the manufacturer

B: discard the expired vials

C: submit vials for testing with superviser approval

D: place new expiration date labels on the expired vials

***B: discard the expired vials

A PCT is caring for a patient who has a two piece colostomy system in place. Which of the following actions should hte technician take when providing ostomy care?

A: Apply pressure for 30 seconds when applying the skin barrier wafer

B: cut the skin barrier wafer to be .25 in larger than the stoma

C: verify that the stoma is moist and reddish pink color

D: cleanse the skin around the stoma with hot soapy water

***C: verify that the stoma is moist and reddish pink color

A PCT should recognize that which of hte following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change?

A: changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient who is one day post opp

B: change a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing

C: changing the dressing of the patient who has a deep wound drain

D: change the dressing of a patient who has superficial decubiti

***D: change the dressing of a patient who has superficial decubiti

A PCT is obtaining a patient's apical pulse. The techician should measure the pulse at which of hte following locations?

A: first intercostal space

B: 5th intercostal space

C: 7th intercostal space

D: 10th intercostal space

***B: 5th intercostal space

A PCT is caring for a patient who is nonverbal. The technician should identify that which of the following findings can indicate the patient is experiencing pain?

A: decreased temperature

B: restlessness

C: change in the level of consciousness

D: dry skin

***B: restlessness

A PCT is instructed to measure a patient's pulse manually. Which of the following actions should hte technician take?

A: locate radial artery, feel pulse with index and middle finger

B: locate radial artery, use thumb

C: locate brachial pulse, use thumb

D: place center of palm over patient's chest

***A: locate radial artery, feel pulse with index and middle finger

A PCT should identify that which of the following patients requires droplet precautions?

A: patient with influenza

B: patient with scabies

C: patient who has pediculosis

D: patient who has hepatitis A

***A: patient with influenza

A PCT is caring for a patient who is terminally ill. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

A: encourage patient to remain optimistic

B: determine how patient's family is coping

C: evaluate patient's mental health

D: inform nurse if patient expresses feelings of grief

C: evaluate patient's mental health

A PCT is performing an EKG for a pediatric patient. In which of the following locations should the technician place lead V6

A: on anterior axillary line

B: on midaxillary line

C: Halfway between leads V2 and V4

D: on fourth intercostal space, left sternal border

B: on midaxillary line

A PCT schedules hygiene care measures to be performed @ the same time as other care measures. Which of the following terms best describes the technician's actions?

A: continuity of care

B: care plan

C: coordination of care

D: hygiene care schedule

***C: coordination of care

A PCT is preparing to open a sterile package. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

A: perform hand hygiene

B: remove the seal

C: place item in center of work surface

D: grasp outer surface of outermost

***C: place item in center of work surface

A PCT is asked to leave a patient's medical record in a designated area for the provider to view. Which of the following actions should the technician take to adhere to HIPPA regulations?

A: check record for accuracy

B: obtain any missing signatures on consent forms

C: stay w/ record until provider arrives

D: ensure no identifiable patient info is visible

***D: ensure no identifiable patient info is visible

A PCT is caring for a patient following the application of an imobility splint. Which of the following actions should the technician make to ensure the patient's safety?

A: lower bed side rails

B: raise bed to technician working height

C: ensure splint remains moist

D: place call light within patients reach

***D: place call light within patients reach

A PCT is preparing to assist in performing an EKG for a toddler. Which of the following leads can be placed in mirror image to typical placement to prevent crowding of electrodes?

A: lead V2

B: lead V4

C: lead 3

D: lead V5

C: lead 3

A PCT is transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. In which of the following positions should the PCT stand during the transfer?

A: facing the patient

B: behind wheelchair

C: on patients weak side

D: w/ one leg between patients legs

***A: facing the patient

A PCT should identify that which of the following tasks requires the use of sterile gloves?

A: emptying an indwelling urinary drainage bag

B: inserting an intermittent urinary catheter

C: applying a condom catheter

D: removing an indwelling urinary catheter

***B: inserting an intermittent urinary catheter

A PCT is lifting boxes form a cart into a patients room. Which of the following actions should the technician take to ensure proper body mechanics?

A: hold boxes close to body

B: maintain narrow base

C: bend at waist to pick up boxes

D: twist torso when turning to pick up boxes

***A: hold boxes close to body

A PCT is documenting in a patients EHR. The tech should identify that which of the following abbreviations is on the TJC approved lists of abbreviations?

A: NPO

B: U

C: IU

D: MgSO4

***A: NPO

A PCT is teaching a newly hired technician about percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. Which of the following statements should the technician take?

A: PEG tubes are easier to dislodge than NG

B: patients who are disoriented are less likely to dislodge this tube

C: patients who have PEG tubes have increased risk of aspirating

D: if patient requires enteral nutrition for more than two weeks, use a NG tube

***C: patients who have PEG tubes have increased risk of aspirating

A PCT tears their gloves while cleaning a soiled mattress and gets some cleaning solution on their hands. After cleaning their hands, which of the following actions should the tech take next?

A: seek medical attention

B: file a workers compensation claim

C: review SDS

D: submit report to OSHA

C: review SDS

Which of the following is purpose of using standard precautions in a health care setting?

A: to ensure all health care workers receive necessary immunizations

B: to protect staff and patients from airborne illnesses

C: to guarantee patients understand infection control guidelines before signing informed consent

D: to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens when providing care

***D: to reduce transmission of bloodborne pathogens when providing care

A nurse asks a PCT to empty a patients ostomy bag. The tech is unfamiliar w/ this task. Which of the following actions should the tech take?

A: ask for instructions before attempting task

B: ask another tech how to perform task

C: refuse to perform task

D: perform task as requested

***A: ask for instructions before attempting task

A PCT obtains an EKG and notes the presence of a wandering baseline. which of the following actions should the tech take?

A: move patients bed away from wall

B: clean patients skin under electrodes w alcohol

C: ask patient to take slow deep breaths

D: instruct patient to place hands under their butt

B: clean patients skin under electrodes w alcohol

A PCT is assisting a patient who is post op w deep breathing exercises. The tech should recognize these exercises can be prescribed to

A: treat respiratory arrest

B: treat respiratory complications

C: prevent wound dehiscence

D: treat cardiac arrest

B: treat respiratory complications

A PCT should identify that a bed scale should be used for a patient who has which of the following conditions?

A: fractured ankle

B: above the ankle amputation

C: total knee dislocation

D: venous stasis ulcers

C: total knee dislocation

A PCT is documenting a patient I&O. Which of the following measurements should the tech include when recording end of shift totals?

A: serous fluid on a wound dressing

B: nasogastric suction volume

C: solid stool from a colostomy

D: total parenteral nutrition administered

***C: solid stool from a colostomy

A PCT should identify that which of the following rhythms should be reported to a nurse bc it indicates that a patient might become unresponsive?

A: sinus tachycardia

B: ventricular tachycardia

C: junctional tachycardia

D: premature atrial complexes

***B: ventricular tachycardia

A PCT is obtaining a blood specimen for coagulation testing? Which additive is needed?

A: sodium citrate

B: EDTA

C: heparin

D: potassium oxolate

***A: sodium citrate

Which reason would restraints be ordered?

A: prevent harm to self and others

B: prevent patients from falling out of bed

C: provide convenience for nursing staff

D: allow patients to independently reposition themselves

***A: prevent harm to self and others

angle of needle for antecubital venipuncture?

A: 5-10

B: 15-30

C: 40-45

D: 50-60

***B: 15-30

A PCT is getting ready to dispose of a dressing that is heavily soiled and leaking fluid. Which location should this dressing be disposed of?

A: toilet

B: biohazard bag

C: moisture-resistant bag

D: trash can

***B: biohazard bag

A PCT is caring for a patient who had a CVA and is nonambulatory. Which of the following findings should be reported immediately?

A: skin discoloration that subsides

B: chronic loss of feeling in one extremity

C: one episode of incontinence

D: change in size and shape of pressure ulcer

***D: change in size and shape of pressure ulcer