PCA CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1 inch = ___ cm Correct Answers how many inches above the
elbow crease should a blood pressure cuff be placed?
1/4 an inch Correct Answers how far away should the blood be
from the back of the slide?
105 degrees F; 40 degrees C Correct Answers what temperature
should the bath water not exceed?
15 minutes Correct Answers how long should a bandaid stay on
for?
15-30 degrees Correct Answers what does industry standard
state needle insertion at the antecubital area should be at?
25mm/sec Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers how many times should a blue topped tube
be inverted?
30 degrees Correct Answers what angle should you hold the
slide for blood smears?
, 5 Correct Answers how many times should a joint be moved
during rom exercises?
5 Correct Answers how many times should serum separator and
red topped tubes be inverted for?
8-10 Correct Answers how many times should lavender and
green topped tubes be inverted for?
a decreased potassium level Correct Answers what are large u
waves associated with?
a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200
mg/dl Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers a pca
should identify that which of the following situations will likely
cause somatic interference during ekg testing?
anti-embolitic stockings Correct Answers what prevents blood
clots from forming in deep veins?
arm lower than the heart Correct Answers a cpa is measuring
blood pressure. the cpa should recognize that what will result in
an inaccurate reading?
because the health care provider may choose a treatment option
based on erroneous test results which will most likely endanger
patient safety and wellbeing Correct Answers while working
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1 inch = ___ cm Correct Answers how many inches above the
elbow crease should a blood pressure cuff be placed?
1/4 an inch Correct Answers how far away should the blood be
from the back of the slide?
105 degrees F; 40 degrees C Correct Answers what temperature
should the bath water not exceed?
15 minutes Correct Answers how long should a bandaid stay on
for?
15-30 degrees Correct Answers what does industry standard
state needle insertion at the antecubital area should be at?
25mm/sec Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers how many times should a blue topped tube
be inverted?
30 degrees Correct Answers what angle should you hold the
slide for blood smears?
, 5 Correct Answers how many times should a joint be moved
during rom exercises?
5 Correct Answers how many times should serum separator and
red topped tubes be inverted for?
8-10 Correct Answers how many times should lavender and
green topped tubes be inverted for?
a decreased potassium level Correct Answers what are large u
waves associated with?
a patient is identified with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200
mg/dl Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers a pca
should identify that which of the following situations will likely
cause somatic interference during ekg testing?
anti-embolitic stockings Correct Answers what prevents blood
clots from forming in deep veins?
arm lower than the heart Correct Answers a cpa is measuring
blood pressure. the cpa should recognize that what will result in
an inaccurate reading?
because the health care provider may choose a treatment option
based on erroneous test results which will most likely endanger
patient safety and wellbeing Correct Answers while working
