PCT FINAL EXAM CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When moving the patient up in bed, when is the head of the bed lowered -
ANSWERBefore transfer
A patient presents to the emergency room in need of an emergency invasive procedure.
The provider has explained the possible complications and alternative treatment
options. Which of the following should the PCT do in this situation - ANSWERWitness
the consent form
A PCT developed a strong bond with a 76- year-old and asked permission to take a
photo of the two of them together. The patient agreed. The technician later posted the
picture on her Facebook page with the caption "my favorite patient ever". Which of the
following occurred - ANSWERThe Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act
was violated
The PCT provides Continuous monitoring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia
(acute episode). The technician should immediately report to the nurse if the patient __ -
ANSWERTalks about his superhuman powers
Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip above? - ANSWERAtrial fibrilla
A patient has diarrhea with possible clostridium difficile. Which of the following
protective measures should PCT take? - ANSWERContact precautions with soap and
after hand hygiene
The best time to collect a sputum specimen is:___ - ANSWERIn the morning
The PCT is the first to notice a fire in a patient's room. The PCT first action should be to
- ANSWEREvacuate the patient
After performing a blood draw, the PCT receives a needle stick while disposing of the
needle. Which of the following should the PCT do first? - ANSWERCleanse the
Puncture site
A non -Ambulatory male reports a need to void. He should be provided a ___ -
ANSWERUrinal
A recovering stroke patient is ambulatory, but has an unsteady gait. The PCT should -
ANSWERInstruct the patient to call for assistance to use the bathroom to prevent her
from falling
, When assisting with wound care, the patient care technician should: - ANSWERCleanse
from the inside of the wound area to the outside
While shopping with an IDDM home care client, she reports feeling shaky and lethargic,
and her face appears flushed. The patient is due to receive a prescribed 10 units of
insulin. Which of the following should the PCT do first? - ANSWERProvide a quick short
acting form of glucose
Telemetry Machine alarms with low O2 level. What should the PCT check for? -
ANSWER- Artificial nails
- Eelectronic interference
- Temperature of hands
Which of the following stripes above is considered to be life threatening and should be
reported immediately - ANSWERPicture with the large hoops
Atrial depolarization is represented in the ECG strip by the - ANSWERP Wave
Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip above? - ANSWERSinus rhythm
Biohazard Procedure - ANSWER-Close the biohazard bags before removing them from
the patient room
-Placed closed biohazard bags into a second receptacle
-Place the second receptacle into a locked room to await pick-up
-Label two side of the second receptacle and secure with tape
-Update the tracking record
Of the following is the abnormal finding in the strip shown above? - ANSWERPR
interval 0.28 seconds
Which of the following has occurred when a patient in need of immediate care is left
unattended for over an hour? - ANSWERNegligence
The patient care technician is explaining the need to shave some areas of chest hair
prior to an ECG test. Which of the following is the reason for shaving? - ANSWERIt
enhances the connection of the electrodes
Which of the following is contraindicated when transporting a patient on a stretcher? -
ANSWERMove the stretcher head first
The P wave on an ECG strip represents___ - ANSWERAtrial depolarization
Which of the following should be performed in postmortem care? - ANSWERBathe solid
areas of the body
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When moving the patient up in bed, when is the head of the bed lowered -
ANSWERBefore transfer
A patient presents to the emergency room in need of an emergency invasive procedure.
The provider has explained the possible complications and alternative treatment
options. Which of the following should the PCT do in this situation - ANSWERWitness
the consent form
A PCT developed a strong bond with a 76- year-old and asked permission to take a
photo of the two of them together. The patient agreed. The technician later posted the
picture on her Facebook page with the caption "my favorite patient ever". Which of the
following occurred - ANSWERThe Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act
was violated
The PCT provides Continuous monitoring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia
(acute episode). The technician should immediately report to the nurse if the patient __ -
ANSWERTalks about his superhuman powers
Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip above? - ANSWERAtrial fibrilla
A patient has diarrhea with possible clostridium difficile. Which of the following
protective measures should PCT take? - ANSWERContact precautions with soap and
after hand hygiene
The best time to collect a sputum specimen is:___ - ANSWERIn the morning
The PCT is the first to notice a fire in a patient's room. The PCT first action should be to
- ANSWEREvacuate the patient
After performing a blood draw, the PCT receives a needle stick while disposing of the
needle. Which of the following should the PCT do first? - ANSWERCleanse the
Puncture site
A non -Ambulatory male reports a need to void. He should be provided a ___ -
ANSWERUrinal
A recovering stroke patient is ambulatory, but has an unsteady gait. The PCT should -
ANSWERInstruct the patient to call for assistance to use the bathroom to prevent her
from falling
, When assisting with wound care, the patient care technician should: - ANSWERCleanse
from the inside of the wound area to the outside
While shopping with an IDDM home care client, she reports feeling shaky and lethargic,
and her face appears flushed. The patient is due to receive a prescribed 10 units of
insulin. Which of the following should the PCT do first? - ANSWERProvide a quick short
acting form of glucose
Telemetry Machine alarms with low O2 level. What should the PCT check for? -
ANSWER- Artificial nails
- Eelectronic interference
- Temperature of hands
Which of the following stripes above is considered to be life threatening and should be
reported immediately - ANSWERPicture with the large hoops
Atrial depolarization is represented in the ECG strip by the - ANSWERP Wave
Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip above? - ANSWERSinus rhythm
Biohazard Procedure - ANSWER-Close the biohazard bags before removing them from
the patient room
-Placed closed biohazard bags into a second receptacle
-Place the second receptacle into a locked room to await pick-up
-Label two side of the second receptacle and secure with tape
-Update the tracking record
Of the following is the abnormal finding in the strip shown above? - ANSWERPR
interval 0.28 seconds
Which of the following has occurred when a patient in need of immediate care is left
unattended for over an hour? - ANSWERNegligence
The patient care technician is explaining the need to shave some areas of chest hair
prior to an ECG test. Which of the following is the reason for shaving? - ANSWERIt
enhances the connection of the electrodes
Which of the following is contraindicated when transporting a patient on a stretcher? -
ANSWERMove the stretcher head first
The P wave on an ECG strip represents___ - ANSWERAtrial depolarization
Which of the following should be performed in postmortem care? - ANSWERBathe solid
areas of the body
