PCT Exam Review

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

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

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

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

yellowish appearance to the skin

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 ?

Which of the following is a bloodborne pathogen?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which describes the correct technique for cleansing a minor wound?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forceful shaking of blood in a collection tube can result in

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

Which tube should be used for collection of electrolytes?

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

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

A pulse oximetry monitor measures which of the following?

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

Oxygen administered via nasal cannula is documented in

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

Following a mastectomy, ECG electrodes should be placed

The strip shown indicates:

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

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

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

Which is shown in the strip?

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

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

The medical abbreviation for both ears is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the image?

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

Recommended microcollection order of draw for BMP, CBC, bilirubin

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

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

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip?

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

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

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

An abnormally rapid heart rate is described as

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

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

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

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

The importance of a BMI measurement is to

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

What is represented by the circled area on this tracing ?

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

Which action will help to prevent a hematoma after venipuncture?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Providing high quality chest compressions while performing CPR

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

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?

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

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

Why are vitals taken at every office visit?

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

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

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

Which of the following artifacts is present in this ECG?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nitroglycerin should be administered by which method?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which artery is most commonly used for blood pressure measurement?

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

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

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

The term oliguria refers to which of the following conditions?

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

Which of the following conditions describes poor oxygenation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where should the V4 electrode be placed on the body?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The medical abbreviation meaning drops is

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

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