PCT Practice Questions and answers

PCT Practice Questions and answers A PCT is measuring an adult's vital signs, which of the following findings should be reported to the nurse immediately? Oral temperature 37.4(99.3) Heart rate 124/minute Respiratory rate 18/minute Blood pressure 118/78 mm Hg Heart rate 124/minute A PCT is caring for a patient who requires supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. Which of he following steps should the technician take? Fill the humidifier with 0.9% sodium chloride Place cotton between the cannula's tubing and the patient's ears Remove the nasal cannula when the patient is eating a meal Report any bubbling in the humidifier container to the nurse Fill the humidifier with 0.9% sodium chloride Placing the cotton breakdown between the tubing and the skin helps prevent skin irritation and skin breakdown After wrapping a sequential cpmpression devicesleeve around the post-operaitve patient's leg, how many fingers should fit between the sleeve and the patient's skin? One Two Three Four Two A PCT is preparing a patient to receive an enteral feeding through a NG tube. The patient is positioned in their side. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Ask the patient to turn from their side to a supine position Raise the head of the bed to a semi-upright position Assist the patient to an orthopneic position Place an emesis basin under the patient's chin Raise the head of the bed to a semi-upright position A PCT is performing hourly checks on several patients. To help anticipate and prevent patient falls, which of the following questions should the PCT routinely ask? Do you need pain medication? Do you need to use the restroom? Can I assist you to a more comfortable position? Are you feeling any better since the last time I checked on you? Do you need to use the restroom? A patient care technician is removing a bedpan after a patient has defecated. Which of the following characteristics of the stool should the technician observe for and report to the nurse? Dark brown stool Stool with a mild odor Soft, moist stool Liquid stool Liquid stool A PCT is assisting a postoperative patient to ambulate. Which of the following actions should the PCT take before assisting the patient? Measure the patient's vital signs OptDisconnect the patient's IV fluidsion 2 Apply a gait belt decurely around the patient's waist Have the patient sit on the side of the bed Have the patient sit on the side of the bed The PCT enters a patient's room and finds the patient motionless on the floor. Which of the following findings indicates the patient requires CPR? The patient begins coughing intermittently The patient's heart monitor shows a rate of 58/minute The patient's respiratory monitor shows a rate of 9/minute The patient does not respond when shaken and asked " Are you all right?" The patient does not respond when shaken and asked " Are you all right?" The PCT is collecting specimens for a patient. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the nurse? Sputum that is grayish-white Urine that is pale amber color Urine that measures 30ml Blood in the stool Sputum that is grayish-white A PCT is caring for a patient who has a lower denture and requires assistance with oral hygiene. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Slightly tug downward to remove the patient's denture.Option 1 Remove the denture by turning it sideways and lifting up Clean the denture between the thumb and index finger when cleaning it Clean the denture by soaking it in hydrogen peroxide Remove the denture by turning it sideways and lifting up PCT is calculating a patient's fluid intake for the previous hour. The patient received 50 ml of IV fluids, 6 oz of tea, 6oz of chicken broth and 8 oz of water. Which of the following amounts should the technician record? 410 ml 470 ml 600 ml 650 ml 650 ml A PCT is caring for a patient who has a terminal illness. The patient tells the technician "I've had a difficult life, so it's OK that I'm going to die. The technician should identify that the patient is demonstrating which of the following coping mechanisms? Displacement Projection Rationalization Conversion Rationalization A PCT is weighing a patient using an upright mechanical scale. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Ensure the balance bar's pointer is at the lowest point when the weights are at zero. Move the small and the large weights all the way to the right of the balance bar befire weighing the patient Move the large weight to the point where it is closest, but still below the patient's estimated weight Move the smaller weight to the point that is the closest to the patient's last recorded weight Move the large weight to the point where it is closest, but still below the patient's estimated weight A PCT is caring for a patient who is 1 day post-operative after abdominal surgery. When assisting the patient to perform coughing and deep breathing exercises, which of the following actions should the PCT take? Instruct the patient to lie in a supine position Place a pillow over the incision site Ask the patient to inhale through their mouth and exhale through their nose Explain to the patient that the diaphragm will move upward during inhalation Place a pillow over the incision site The pillow should be placed over the incision site. The patient should be placed in a sitting position, the patient should inhale through their nose, and the diaphragm moves downward during inhalation A PCT is preparing to serve a meal tray to a patient who has vision loss. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Feed the patient Avoid having a conversation with the patient while they are eating Assist the patient holding the fork Use the numbers of a clock to describe the food on the plate Use the numbers of a clock to describe the food on the plate A PCT is caring for a patient who has newly been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. The patient states "I know I will be fine because I have never smoked". The technician should recognize that the patient is in which stage of grief? Denial Bargaining Anger Depression Denial A PCT is removing a patient's peripheral IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Move the roller clamp into a closed position Withdraw the catheter quickly and apply firm pressure for no longer than 1 minute Pull out the catheter with the hub perpendicular to the skin Apply firm pressure while removing the catheter Move the roller clamp into a closed position The roller clamp on the tubing should be closed to prevent IV fluid spillage. The catheter should be pulled slow and steady with light pressure, parallel to the skin, and then firm pressure applied 2-3 minutes to stop bleeding. A PCT is providing instructions to a patient on how to use a walker. Which of the following instructions should the technician include? Place the legs of the walker 5 inches in front of your body Slide the legs of the walker along the floor to move it forward Position the hand grips level to your hips When taking your first step, move the walker forward, then step forward Position the hand grips level to your hips The grips should be hip level. The legs of the walker should be lifted when moving forward and placed 10 to 18 inches in front. The patient should step forward into the frame of the ealker, then move the walker forward A PCT is caring for a patient who has tuberculosis. At which of the following times should the technician disinfect the equipment used in the treatment of this patient? Each time the technician enters and leaves the room. At least once during the shift When the equipment is removed from the room to use on another patient At the beginning and the end of a 12 hour shift. When the equipment is removed from the room to use on another patient The equipment should be disinfect when it is removed from the room because it is contaminated; it should be clean before using on another patient. Which of the following statements by a PCT indicates an understanding of sterile technique? "Sterile items that touch clean items become contaminated." "I can carry on a conversation with a coworker while gathering sterile supplies". "Sterile items that touch contaminated items remain sterile." "I should pour a sterile liquid once." "Sterile items that touch clean items become contaminated." A PCT is preparing to open a sterile package. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? Place the item flat in the center of the work surface. Open the outer flap away from the body. Remove the tape that indicates the sterilization date. Grasp the outer surface of the innermost flap. Place the item flat in the center of the work surface. A PCT is performing a venipuncture. To reduce the risk of a needlestick injury, which of the following actions should the techician take? Recap the needle Place the needle in a biohazard waste container Discard the needle in a waste basket Dispose of the needle in a sharps container. Dispose of the needle in a sharps container. A PCT is assisting a patient to use a bedpan. Which of the following actions used by the technician is promoting Standard Precautions? Perform hand washing and donning a clean pair of gloves Discards the contents of the bedpan into the biohazard container. Puts on a mask before assisting the patient Puts on a disposable gown before assisting the patient. Perform hand washing and donning a clean pair of gloves A PCT should identify that which of the following actions is most effective in preventing the transmission of infection? Performing proper hand hygiene Wearing gloves Keeping the hands moisterized Limiting direct patient contact with patients Performing proper hand hygiene A PCT notices a blood spill that has dried on the floor. Which of the following actions should the technician take? Scrape up the dried blood Clean the spill with soap and water. Use an utility mop and gloves to clean the spill Discard the cleanup material into a biohazard container. Discard the cleanup material into a biohazard container. A PCT is removing personal protective equipment (PPE) after providing care for a patient. Which of the following should the technician remove first? Goggles Respirator Gloves Gown Gloves A PCT is opening a sterile package. Which of the following actions should the technician take to maintain sterile technique?