When will the PCT use sterile technique?

when inserting a Foley Catheter

If the patient's O2 sat is reading 92%, before altering the physician, you should

Check patient for nail polish or artificial nails

In regards to CPR, CAB stands for

compressions, airway, breathing

Anti-embolitic stockings are used to

Prevent blood clots from forming in legs

Which is within your scope of practice

Helping patient open their medication

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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1
What is considered to be a PCT task?
Taking vitals
Assisting with admissions
Preparing patient rooms
All of these
2
HIPAA was enacted to
allow doctors to share confidential information with anyone
protect private information
make staffs' lives harder
prevent surgical errors
3
Match: Radiological Hazard
infectious agent
x-ray
bunsen burner
lab chemicals
4
In an emergency situation, which patients do you rescue first?
wheelchair bound patients
save yourself, someone else will save the rest
bed bound patients
ambulating patients
5
Match: Airborne Precautions
influenza
c-diff
all body fluid
tuberculosis
6
A sitz bath should be given for how long?
30-45 min
5-10 min
15-20 min
20-30 min
7
In blood pressure, the top number represents
distal
diastole
syncope
systole
8
A nasogastric tube is inserted where?
Through the mouth
Through the anus
Through the stomach
Through the nose
9
Best way to break the chain of infection
perform hand hygiene
burn infected items
always wear a N95 rspirator
use a hammer
10
When will the PCT use sterile technique?
when inserting a Foley Catheter
when performing surgery
when cleaning a room
when washing hands
11
Which is not 1 of the 5 rights of delegation?
Right Circumstance
Right Directions
Right Task
Right Medication
12
A normal respiration rate is ______ breaths per minute.
20-28
12-20
60-100
4-10
13
Match: Biological Hazards
lab chemicals
infectious agents
x-ray
bunsen burner
14
Match: Chemical Hazard
bunsen burner
x-ray
infectious agent
lab chemicals
15
If the patient's O2 sat is reading 92%, before altering the physician, you should
Administer oxygen to the patient
Activate the emergency response team
Check patient for nail polish or artificial nails
Alert the nurse
16
In regards to CPR, CAB stands for
compressions, AED, breathing
compressions, airway, breathing
consciousness, alertness, bathing
consciousness, alertness, breathing
17
Anti-embolitic stockings are used to
Prevent bed sores from forming on legs
Prevent blood clots from forming in legs
Prevent blood from flowing in legs
Prevent bones from breaking in legs
18
Report to the nurse immediately if the patient's emesis looks like
Baby food
Coffee grounds
Orange syrup
Ketchup
19
A normal pulse rate is
110-140 bpm
12-20 bpm
60-100 bpm
30-60 bpm
20
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
60/90 - 90/140 mm/hg
50/80 - 80/110 mm/hg
80/50 - 110/80 mm/hg
90/60 - 140/90 mm/hg
21
Match: Droplet Precautions
all body fluid
influenza
tuberculosis
c-diff
22
1 oz =
30 mL
30 lbs
30 cc
Both 30 mL & 30 cc
23
After positioning the Hoyer lift, you will need to do what first?
Spread and lock the lift base
Turn the machine off
Feed the patient
Tell the patient to get out of bed
24
The inappropriate accumulation of fluid in body tissue is known as
asepsis
edema
CHF
TB
25
Asepsis means
without septic tanks
without life
absence of contamination
fluid build up in body tissues
26
Sterile means
disinfected
without life
absence of contamination
sanitized
27
Match: Standard Precautions
c-diff
all body fluid
tuberculosis
influenza
28
What is not a task performed by the PCT
Bed making
Bathing the patient
Taking vitals
Medication administration
29
Match: Fire or Explosive Hazard
bunsen burner
lab chemicals
infectious agent
x-ray
30
Match: Contact Precautions
influenza
tuberculosis
all body fluids
c-diff
31
Which is within your scope of practice
Helping patient open their medication
Administering subcutaneous insulin
Take the medication out of the package
Putting the medication in pudding and spoon feeding patient
32
The Apical Pulse is taken where?
the wrist
over the heart
the top of the foot
the back of the knee
33
When transferring a patient, you should stand with a wide base of support, feet spread apart,
and knees slightly bent
and back slightly bent
and ankles slightly bent
and toes slightly bent
34
HIPAA stands for
Hospital Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Issued Privacy Activation Act
Hospital Industry Prevention of All Activities
35
In blood pressure, the bottom number represents the heart in a state of
relaxation
contraction
infarction
depression
36
How often should you reposition an incapacitated patient?
Every shift
Every hour
Every 2 hours
Every 30 min
37
What is considered to be normal for oxygen saturation?
90-95%
95-105%
90-100%
94-100%
38
PCTs are allowed to change what type of dressings?
Sterile
Aseptic
Sanitized
Both sterile and aseptic
39
How big is the border around a sterile field?
3 inch
2 inch
1 inch
4 inch
40
You should not apply lotion to which patient's feet?
Alzheimer
Parkinson
Anemic
Diabetic

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