PCT Exam Review

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

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip?

yellowish appearance to the skin

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

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

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

Pt c/o chest pain during a stress test with the strip shown. What should the PCT do next?

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

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

Which of the following artifacts is present in this ECG?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip ?

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

Metoprolol 40mg po bid is ordered for pt. PCT should help pt take this med when?

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

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

Which is shown in the strip?

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

Dr. explains procedure to pt. and asks PCT to obtain consent and record proper documentation

The strip shown indicates:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An abnormally rapid heart rate is described as

What is represented by the circled area on this tracing ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which artery is most commonly used for blood pressure measurement?

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

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

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

Select 3 appropriate actions when placing electrodes for a Holter monitor.

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

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

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

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

Which of the following conditions describes poor oxygenation?

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is an appropriate draw site for a pt with a central line?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following actions should the PCT take if this occurs on the ECG tracing?

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

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

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

Where should the V4 electrode be placed on the body?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nitroglycerin should be administered by which method?

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

Which describes the correct technique for cleansing a minor wound?

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

The medical abbreviation for both ears is:

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

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

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

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

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

Which action will help to prevent a hematoma after venipuncture?

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

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

Following a mastectomy, ECG electrodes should be placed

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

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

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

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

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the image?

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

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

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

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

When preparing an ECG report, What information should be included? (Select 3)

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

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

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

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

When administering eye drops,which of the following actions by the PCT is correct?

Recommended microcollection order of draw for BMP, CBC, bilirubin

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

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

Oxygen administered via nasal cannula is documented in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The importance of a BMI measurement is to

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

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

Which tube should be used for collection of electrolytes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The term oliguria refers to which of the following conditions?

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

Providing high quality chest compressions while performing CPR

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

Forceful shaking of blood in a collection tube can result in

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

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

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

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

A pulse oximetry monitor measures which of the following?

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

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

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

Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen?

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

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

Why are vitals taken at every office visit?

The medical abbreviation meaning drops is