PCT NHA EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS

PCT NHA EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS 1. The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate 1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above 1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? b. 20 g c. 21 g d. 25 g 1. Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture? a. 23 g b. 16 g d. 25 g 1. The venipuncture equipment that consists of a needle attached to a plastic tubing is known as: a. Syringe b. Evacuated tube d. Micro-collection container 1. All of the following are true about winged infusion sets EXCEPT: a. Commonly referred to as a butterfly c. Used on fragile veins d. Preferred over a syringe 1. You are about to draw a FBG on a patient and the patient states that he took his medications with some orange juice this morning. What would you do next? a. Draw the patient's blood c. Tell the patient to call his physician immediately Ask the patient to leave and come back tomorrow 1. Which of the following actions is incorrect when performing a dermal puncture? a. Using a 2.0 mm lancet on a child b. Puncturing the plantar surface of the heel c. Allowing the alcohol to dry onsite prior to puncture 1. The function of veins is to: a. Carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart b. Facilitate the exchange of oxygen-rich blood and deoxygenated blood c. Carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart 1. The function of arteries is to: a. Facilitate the exchange of oxygen-rich blood and deoxygenated blood c. Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart d. Pump blood to all parts of the body 1. The average heart rate is: b. 62 bpm c. 82 bpm d. 92 bpm 1. Which of the following actions should the PCT take if the baseline of the ECG is off center? a. Adjust the standardization button b. Adjust the sensitivity d. Adjust the paper feeder 1. Which of the following is the inner layer of the heart? a. Pericardium c. Epicardium d. Myocardium 1. What is the universal standard for recording an ECG? a. 20 mm/sec c. 30 mm/sec d. 35 mm/sec CORRECT ANSWERS b. 25 mm/sec 1. Which of the following structures separates the right atrium from the right ventricle? a. Aortic valve b. Mitral valve c. Bicuspid valve 1. The approximate time for one cardiac cycle is a. 1.0 sec b. 0.25 sec c. 0.8 sec 1. The lower chambers of the heart are the b. Atria c. Septum d. Apex 1. A term that means "deficiency of red blood cells" is b. Atheroma c. Erythrocytosis d. Hematemesis 1. The term thrombophlebitis means a. Pain in a vessel c. Clotting cell d. None of the above 1. The term angioedema means a. Swelling of an artery b. Narrowing of the aorta d. Rupture of a lymphatic vessel 1. Which of the following is the proper conduction sequence: b. AV node -> SA node -> Purkinje fibers -> bundle of His c. SA node -> bundle of His -> Purkinje fibers -> AV node d. SA node -> AV node -> Purkinje fibers -> bundle of His 1. Which of the following statements is true regarding myocardial infarction? b. Individuals with chest pain should immediately drive themselves to the hospital rather than waiting on an ambulance c. Confusion and hallucinations are a common symptom The test that is considered most reliable in diagnosing an MI is the ECG 1. Which of the following statements is true regarding heart failure? a. The right ventricle is the part of the heart most effected b. Those at greatest risk for developing heart failure include African Americans and the elderly c. The most common symptoms include pain in the chest, jaw, and left arm The most useful test for diagnosing heart failure is the ECG 1. All of the following statements are true regarding aneurysm EXCEPT: a. It is an abnormal dilation of the wall of a blood vessel by more than 50% due to weakness in the vessel b. Brain aneurysms, which are usually congenital, are most common in adult women d. Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm causes pain in the abdomen or back, and is a medical emergency 1. A 67-year-old man presents to the urgent care clinic complaining of a squeezing sensation in his chest and difficulty breathing. The PCT should respond in all of the following ways EXCEPT: b. Taking him to a treatment room by a wheelchair and obtaining a set of vital signs c. Preparing to obtain an immediate ECG Preparing to administer aspiring and nitroglycerin 2. The PCT understands that the cardiologist evaluates patients for signs and symptoms of heart disease such as: a. Flat neck veins b. Upper extremity edema d. Skin rashes 1. The PCT understands that all of the following are true regarding ECG except: a. The paper used in ECG machines is pressure and heat sensitive b. between bold vertical lines (five tiny boxes) represents 0.2 seconds of time c. Electrodes that transmit data about cardiac electrical activity to the ECG machine are placed on the patient's arms, legs and chest 1. The PCT who is teaching her patient about an event recorder realizes that the patient needs further instruction when he states