PCT ACTUA XAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

PCT ACTUA XAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

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◉ Which of the following should the PCT do when performing an ECG test

on a patient? Answer: Instruct the patient not to dangle the arms or legs

over the examination table

◉ Breathing exercises. Answer: -Assist patient into the fowlers position

-Have patient exhale slowly through pursed lips repeating 4 times -Have patient take deep breath holding for 3 seconds -Have patient take deep breath and cough twice with mouth open

◉ The PCT is assigned to ambulate the patient BID. WHich of the following

equipment is needed for this task? Answer: Gait belt

◉ Which of the following should be observed in the proper use of patient

vest restraints? Answer: cross the straps in the back to prevent choking

◉ A patient is submitted with Clostridium Difficile. Which of the following personal protective equipment must the PCT wear when providing care for

this patient? (select 2 answers). Answer: - Gown

-Gloves

◉ Write (circle) the correct place to measure the PR interval in the figure

above.. Answer: b/ little bump

◉ Catheter care must be provided to prevent infection at least ____. Answer:

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◉ The PCT had completed a successful venipuncture on a patient taking no anticoagulants. The patient applied pressure on the site. Two minutes have passed and the patient is continuing to bleed. The technician should next

____. Answer: Maintain pressure until bleeding stops

◉ When assisting a patient with a nebulizer treatment, the PCT must ___.

Answer: Instruct the patient to breathe normally during the treatment

◉ A patient with bleeding in the stomach and small intestines will produce

what quality of stool? Answer: Black, Tarry

◉ Which of the following is outside the patient care technicians scope of

practice? Answer: Obtaining the patient's consent for surgical procedure

◉ When using the vacuum tube method, post- phlebotomy care should

include___. Answer: Removing the needle before pressure is applied to the

puncture site

◉ Which of the following should the PCT use when disinfecting bed side

table. Answer: 10% bleach solution

◉ Which of the following has occurred when a patient in need of immediate

care is left unattended for over an hour? Answer: Negligence

◉ The patient care technician is explaining the need to shave some areas of chest hair prior to an ECG test. Which of the following is the reason for

shaving? Answer: It enhances the connection of the electrodes

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◉ Which of the following is contraindicated when transporting a patient on a

stretcher? Answer: Move the stretcher head first

◉ The P wave on an ECG strip represents___. Answer: Atrial depolarization

◉ Which of the following should be performed in postmortem care? Answer:

Bathe solid areas of the body

◉ An adult with black, tarry stool indicates which of the following? Answer:

Stomach bleeding

◉ Which of the following are normal signs and symptoms during a stress

testing? Answer: -Increased respiratory rate

-Diaphoresis -Increased heart rate

◉ A nurse asked a new patient care technician to draw the lab as ordered for a patient. The technician has been instructed by the unit manager that she is not to complete any lab draws until completing the phlebotomy class next day.

Which of the following should the PCT do? Answer: Inform the nurse she is

unable to complete task

◉ The physician raiders blood cultures. Which of the following specialized

equipment should the PCT collect for this patient? Answer: -Anaerobic culture

bottle -Aerobic culture bottle -two iodine-tincture scrub swabsticks

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