Duplicate of PCT Exam Review

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

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

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

Recommended microcollection order of draw for BMP, CBC, bilirubin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oxygen administered via nasal cannula is documented in

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

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

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

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

yellowish appearance to the skin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which tube should be used for collection of electrolytes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Following a mastectomy, ECG electrodes should be placed

An abnormally rapid heart rate is described as

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

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

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

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

The importance of a BMI measurement is to

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

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

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

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

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

The medical abbreviation meaning drops is

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

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

Where should the V4 electrode be placed on the body?

Forceful shaking of blood in a collection tube can result in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Which artery is most commonly used for blood pressure measurement?

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

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

Providing high quality chest compressions while performing CPR

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

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

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

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

A pulse oximetry monitor measures which of the following?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip?

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

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

Which of the following conditions describes poor oxygenation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why are vitals taken at every office visit?

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

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

Which describes the correct technique for cleansing a minor wound?

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip ?

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The term oliguria refers to which of the following conditions?

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?