PCA Certification Exam Questions with 100% Verified Answers

PCA Certification Exam Questions with 100% Verified Answers 1 inch = ___ cm - how many inches above the elbow crease should a blood pressure cuff be placed? 1/4 an inch - how far away should the blood be from the back of the slide? 105 degrees F; 40 degrees C - what temperature should the bath water not exceed? 15 minutes - how long should a bandaid stay on for? 15-30 degrees - what does industry standard state needle insertion at the antecubital area should be at? 25mm/sec - an ekg technician is preparing to perform a standard 12 lead ekg on a patient who has a heart rate of 150/min. which of the following speed controls should the technician select? 3-4 - how many times should a blue topped tube be inverted? 30 degrees - what angle should you hold the slide for blood smears? 5 - how many times should a joint be moved during rom exercises? 5 - how many times should serum separator and red topped tubes be inverted for? 8-10 - how many times should lavender and green topped tubes be inverted for? a decreased potassium level - what are large u waves associated with? a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200 mg/dl - A pca is caring for four patients. Which of the following findings should the cpct report to the nurse? a patient who is experiencing a seizure - a pca should identify that which of the following situations will likely cause somatic interference during ekg testing? anti-embolitic stockings - what prevents blood clots from forming in deep veins?