PCT Certification Exam {QUESTIONS WITH ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT} (2024 / 2025) (Verified by Experts)

A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? A. the patient is running a fever B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers C. the patient was elevated in semi-fowlers D. the patient's skin was flushed - ANSWER B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers A PCT is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter asks about the health of the patient's roommate. Which of the following statements by the PCT is an appropriate response? A. I'll get the nurse B. You can ask the patient about his condition C. I'll send a request to the medical records department D. I need you to fax over a written request - ANSWER B. You can ask the patient about his condition A PCT is providing instructions to a newly hired technician about transporting and handling blood specimens. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? A. avoid inverting a specimen tube if it includes an additive B. ensure the blood in the specimen tub maintains contact with a tube stopper C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure D. avoid wearing gloves when carrying the specimens transport bag - ANSWER C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure