Pct Certification Exam with All Correct & 100% Verified
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a PCT should identify that which of the following settings adjusts the height of the EKG waveform on
a tracing? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-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 patient’s skin prior to the
venipuncture? ✔Correct Answer-chlorhexidine gluconate
a PCT is caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following finding should the tech notify the
nurse? ✔Correct 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 position the
oximeter on this patient? ✔Correct Answer-great toe
a PCT should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-turn the patients’
stockings inside out before applying
a PCT is preforming passive ROM exercises on a patient’s ankle. Which of the following motions
should the tech take preform? ✔Correct Answer-Dorsiflexion
atrial fibrillation ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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. ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-25 mm/second
Answers |Latest Version |Updated to Pass
a PCT should identify that which of the following settings adjusts the height of the EKG waveform on
a tracing? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-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 patient’s skin prior to the
venipuncture? ✔Correct Answer-chlorhexidine gluconate
a PCT is caring for a postpartum patient. For which of the following finding should the tech notify the
nurse? ✔Correct 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 position the
oximeter on this patient? ✔Correct Answer-great toe
a PCT should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of CLIA? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-turn the patients’
stockings inside out before applying
a PCT is preforming passive ROM exercises on a patient’s ankle. Which of the following motions
should the tech take preform? ✔Correct Answer-Dorsiflexion
atrial fibrillation ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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. ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct 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? ✔Correct Answer-25 mm/second
