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A PCT should identify that which of the following settings adjusts the height of the EKG
waveform on a tracing? - ANSWER Gain Control
APCT is caring for a patient who is to undergo an exercise stress test the next morning. The
tech should expect the patient to receive which of the following instructions? - AN-
SWER Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to taking the test
A PCT is collecting a blood culture specimen from a patient who has an allergy to shellfish,
which of the following topical antiseptics should the tech use to cleanse the patients skin
prior to the venipuncture? - ANSWER chlorhexidine gluconate
A PCT is caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following finding should the tech
notify the nurse? - ANSWER headache with visual disturbance
A PCT is preparing to measure the pulse oximetry of an infant in an inpatient setting who is
actively moving around in their crib. Which of the following locations is the best place to po-
sition the oximeter on this patient? - ANSWER great toe
A PCT should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA? - AN-
SWER to establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens
A PCT is proving postoperative care for a patient who has been prescribed antiembolism
stockings. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER turn
the patients stockings inside out before applying
A PCT is preforming passive ROM exercises on a patients ankle. Which of the following mo-
tions should the tech take preform? - ANSWER Dorsiflexion
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, Atrial fibrillation - ANSWER absence of P waves, an irregular rhythm, and a ventricular
rate of 60-100BPM
A PCT is caring for a patient who is post-op following abdominal surgery and observes thin,
watery, reddish drainage on the wound dressing. The tech should identify that which of the
following terms is used to describe this type of drainage? - ANSWER serosanguineous
A PCT is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker. Which of the following actions
by the patient demonstrates correct technique. - ANSWER the patient advances the
walker 10-18 in front of their legs
A PCT is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following findings
should be reported to the nurse immediately? - ANSWER swelling in the legs and feet
A PCT is preparing to obtain a standard 12-lead EKG. The tech should identify that which of
the following is the standard EKG paper speed? - ANSWER 25 mm/second
A PCT is preforming CPR for an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the tech
take? - ANSWER depress 5cm(2in) into the patients chest while preforming compres-
sions
A PCT is cleaning urine off of an examination table. Which of the following disposal contain-
ers should the technician use to dispose of a urine-soiled washcloth? - ANSWER im-
permeable laundry bag
A PCT is measuring a patients blood pressure. The tech should identify that which of the fol-
lowing situations can result in an inaccurate reading? - ANSWER the patients arm is
above the level of the heart
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A PCT should identify that which of the following settings adjusts the height of the EKG
waveform on a tracing? - ANSWER Gain Control
APCT is caring for a patient who is to undergo an exercise stress test the next morning. The
tech should expect the patient to receive which of the following instructions? - AN-
SWER Eat a light meal 2 hours prior to taking the test
A PCT is collecting a blood culture specimen from a patient who has an allergy to shellfish,
which of the following topical antiseptics should the tech use to cleanse the patients skin
prior to the venipuncture? - ANSWER chlorhexidine gluconate
A PCT is caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following finding should the tech
notify the nurse? - ANSWER headache with visual disturbance
A PCT is preparing to measure the pulse oximetry of an infant in an inpatient setting who is
actively moving around in their crib. Which of the following locations is the best place to po-
sition the oximeter on this patient? - ANSWER great toe
A PCT should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA? - AN-
SWER to establish quality standards for laboratory testing on human specimens
A PCT is proving postoperative care for a patient who has been prescribed antiembolism
stockings. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER turn
the patients stockings inside out before applying
A PCT is preforming passive ROM exercises on a patients ankle. Which of the following mo-
tions should the tech take preform? - ANSWER Dorsiflexion
1
, Atrial fibrillation - ANSWER absence of P waves, an irregular rhythm, and a ventricular
rate of 60-100BPM
A PCT is caring for a patient who is post-op following abdominal surgery and observes thin,
watery, reddish drainage on the wound dressing. The tech should identify that which of the
following terms is used to describe this type of drainage? - ANSWER serosanguineous
A PCT is observing a patient who is ambulating using a walker. Which of the following actions
by the patient demonstrates correct technique. - ANSWER the patient advances the
walker 10-18 in front of their legs
A PCT is caring for a patient who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following findings
should be reported to the nurse immediately? - ANSWER swelling in the legs and feet
A PCT is preparing to obtain a standard 12-lead EKG. The tech should identify that which of
the following is the standard EKG paper speed? - ANSWER 25 mm/second
A PCT is preforming CPR for an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the tech
take? - ANSWER depress 5cm(2in) into the patients chest while preforming compres-
sions
A PCT is cleaning urine off of an examination table. Which of the following disposal contain-
ers should the technician use to dispose of a urine-soiled washcloth? - ANSWER im-
permeable laundry bag
A PCT is measuring a patients blood pressure. The tech should identify that which of the fol-
lowing situations can result in an inaccurate reading? - ANSWER the patients arm is
above the level of the heart
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