Duplicate of PCT Exam Review

Vital signs on adult: T 98.6, P 68, R 30, BP 128/84 Which measurement should be reassessed?

Pt has R ankle sprain that occurred 3 hrs ago. Select 3 appropriate treatments

If a patient has measles, which of the following is a required additional precaution?

Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, authority to refuse treatment

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip?

I&D of a gangrenous abcess requires mask, gloves, and....

Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen?

Patient suffered CVA with L sided weakness. At the follow up visit PCT would likely perform

Patient experiences coughing, wheezing, and SOB after receiving an injection of medication. 

PCT & nurse discuss pt. lab results outside room where conversation is overheard by visitors:

Which of the following indicates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

PCT unable to hear part of narrative while entering data into EMR during physicians exam.

Which of the following is the most commonly used pair of patient identifiers?

Where should the PCT look to find information on disposal of outdated hazardous chemicals?

Which should be reported to provider? T 36.9C(98.5), P110,  R28,  BP88/56, O2 saturation 96%

Which of the following conditions is characterized by paralysis on one side of the body?

If the RA-LA sensors are reversed on a pt, the ECG will record a downward deflection in 

Which action should the PCT take for a pt experiencing a nose bleed?

An adult pt with vital signs of T 37.0C, P 72, R 18, BP 192/102 indicates what condition?

Which letter corresponds to the best anatomical site for auscultating an apical heart rate?

minimum PPE required when drawing blood on an HIV positive pt.

The purpose of the Joint Commission's "DO Not Use" abbreviation list is to:

Which of the following sites is used to measure heart rate when obtaining routine vital signs?

Following a mastectomy, ECG electrodes should be placed

Pt BP during check- in process is 178/108. What action should PCT take?

Which artery is most commonly used for blood pressure measurement?

Physician order: STAT Hgb/Hct, chemistry panel, PT tests. Which tubes will you use? Select 3

Which of the following should the PCT use when collecting blood from a geriatric patient?

PT/PTT is ordered. Which tube should be selected?

The PCT measures pt's blood pressure. Reading is 220/88. This indicates

Which of the following should a PCT do to initiate care for 2nd degree burns? Select 2

When serving as a witness to a pt's consent for a procedure, PCT is attesting to the fact that:

Which of the following terms describe a wound that is pus-producing?

When giving a nebulizer treatment with a bronchodilator, the PCT should monitor pt for 

When obtaining a tympanic temperature, the PCT should gently pull the adult pinea:

When performing a 12 lead ECG, which of the following is a correct lead placement?

A paper towel heavily saturated with blood should be disposed of in a

Which of the following is required for permission to perform a procedure on a patient?

Which piece of equipment should the PCT anticipate using when taking a blood pressure?

Medication ordered twice a day should be documented in the chart as

Which of the following conditions describes poor oxygenation?

Pt has orders for CBC, PT, electrolytes, and glucose. What is the correct order of the draw?

Objective of this agency is to regulate and ensure quality of clinical laboratory testing

A sharp may be disposed of following a venipuncture once the needle is

Artifact is present on the ECG. Select 3 actions to correct this.

PCT observes persistent bleeding from venipuncture site after 2 min.of pressure. What next?

The medical abbreviation meaning drops is

Forceful shaking of blood in a collection tube can result in

Beginning with the infectious agent, put elements of chain of infection in correct order

Pt. in the lab states became dizzy and room was spinning with last blood draw. Actions for PCT:

A pt. falls unconscious in the waiting room. What should PCT do regarding consent to treat?

Recommended microcollection order of draw for BMP, CBC, bilirubin

An abnormally rapid heart rate is described as

yellowish appearance to the skin

An adult patient is choking on a piece of hard candy and cannot talk. Next immediate action is:

Pt's temp is 104. Which 3 s/s should the PCT be monitoring for related to this increased temp?

Pt c/o tremors, nausea, blurred vision and HA while receiving nebulizer tx w/ albuterol

A pt calls office for ECG results. The PCT answering the phone should...

The abbreviations o.d, o.s, and o.u are used to reference the

What is the minimum time a pt must be fasting prior to a glucose tolerance test?

Which is an appropriate venipuncture method to access a vein on the back of a hand?

Pt expresses belief about alternative pain control that differs from PCT's view. Respond how?

Which of the following is outside the PCT's scope of practice?

PCT notices blood on gloves after venipuncture. Where will they be disposed of?

Appropriate to use alcohol based hand rub as the only method of hand hygiene at which time?

Patient faints after becoming upset about death of spouse, what should PCT do next?

Prior to transmitting ECG report to pt's EMR, PCT should (choose 3)

When a CMP and a CBC are ordered at the same time, why should CMP be drawn first?

CMP is ordered on older adult pt. whose veins continue to collapse. Which is best method?

Involves the process of cleaning out the contents of the stomach through a nasogastric tube

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip ?

Oxygen administered via nasal cannula is documented in

Which type of isolation requires handwashing, gloves, gown, and mask?

The PCT has collected an ammonia level. What should be done to transport the specimen?

The term oliguria refers to which of the following conditions?

Which describes the correct technique for cleansing a minor wound?

PCT receives requisition for lab tests on pt with L mastectomy. PICC line in R arm. PCT should:

Dr. orders a nebulizer treatment for an asthmatic pt. What medication would be used ?

Which of the following refers to a written order specifying pt does not want CPR?

Disinfecting an ECG machine with antimicrobial wipes is an example of which of the following?

A pt suspected of having this respiratory disease would be placed in isolation

An emergency arises w/ the patient while performing an ECG. Initially assess what 2 things?

Which of the following indicates a normal resting heart rate for an adult?

PCT discovers edge of unopened sterile pack was placed in small area of water by sink. Action?

Patient exhibits S/S of anaphylaxis after an allergy injection. What med will likely be given?

When performing a venipuncture, immediately before removing needle, PCT should:

Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by a PCT?

PCT is drawing blood from pt on blood thinners.What additional equipment will be needed?

Which of the following is the most common mode of transmission of Hepatitis A?

Patient has a pulse oximetry reading of 88% on room air. What condition does reading indicate?

To ensure accuracy of oral temp, it is important to ask the patient prior to inserting probe...

Which action should be taken to prevent hemolysis of a blood specimen in an EDTA tube?

Which action should PCT take first after coming in contact with pt's blood via needlestick ?

Pt has O2 sat on room air of 79%. No s/s of distress What should PCT do next?

If a translator is not provided when requested, this is a violation of:

The expected time frame to obtain a temperature with a digital thermometer

Leaving tourniquet in place for extensive period of time will most likely result in

The doctor explains a procedure to the pt. and asks the pt. to sign a/an?

Which of the following is correct ECG lead placement for a pt with amputated L arm?

Prior to handing the Dr. a supply from a sterile field, the PCT should

What should be used to hold gauze in place after blood draw on elderly person with skin tears?

PCT notices wrapped instruments are damp when emptying the autoclave, she should:

A pt has a seizure in the waiting room chair. The PCT should respond by:

A pt on coumadin comes to lab for weekly coagulation test. What color tube will you collect?

Pt has hx of coronary artery disease. Which of these BP's should the PCT report? Select 3

Which describes the best way to clean up a broken glass tube?

Pt's c/o difficulty falling asleep is documented as

When reading the results of a HCT, the PCT should start reading at the

Which is the correct order of PPE removal upon leaving a contact-droplet isolation room?

PCT is obtaining BP on a pt with a right sided mastectomy. Which site would be used?

Which action will help to prevent a hematoma after venipuncture?

This communication approach describes ability to see things from another person's point of view

A suppository is ordered for pt with N&V. Which is correct route of administration?

PCT notices pt has MRSA sores after washing her hands. Next step to prevent transmission is

Providing high quality chest compressions while performing CPR

Thick yellow wound drainage with a foul odor would be documented as

 Requisition for chemistry and coagulation testing. Select correct tubes and order of draw

Incident reports should be generated for medication errors in order to:

Which of the following is most likely to cause a low oxygen saturation reading?

The importance of a BMI measurement is to

Which of the following are included in 5 rights of medication administration? Select 3

Which of the following is appropriate when administering a drug sublingually?

PCT auscultates an apical pulse of 70 bpm on adult pt taking Lanoxin. Interpretation would be?

 To ensure proper monitoring of pt during a stress test, the PCT should do what (3) things?

The adult pt's respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute w/ no apparent distress. This finding:

Best method to clean instruments used on a pt diagnosed with MRSA or HIV

Where should the V4 electrode be placed on the body?

Which tube should be used for collection of electrolytes?

Why are vitals taken at every office visit?

Which question encourages open communication with a patient c/o low back pain?

A pulse oximetry monitor measures which of the following?

After the PCT has introduced her/himself and identified the patient, he/she should

Select 3 things the PCT should do when drawing blood from a pt on anticoagulants