PCT Practice TEST #1

A PCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding preparation for blood cultures is correct? A: I will cleanse the area w/ 70% ethyl alcohol B: I will cleanse the area w/ sodium hypochlorite C: I will cleanse the area w/ chlorhexidine gluconate D: I will cleanse the area w/ sterile saline C A PCT is caring for a patient w COPD and is receiving oxygen therapy. The technician notes that the patient appears restless and is short of breath. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A: increase flow of oxygen to patient B: notify nurse immediately C: Assist patient to ambulate D: Lower head of bed B 00:10 01:15 The patient care technician attended an in-service about performing CPR on a patient. When performing CPR, which of the following actions should the technician take? A: apply 60-80 compressions per minute, followed by two slow breaths B: Apply 100 to 120 compressions per minute, followed by four short breaths C: Apply 100 to 120 compressions per minute, followed by two slow breaths D: Apply 60 to 80 compressions per minute, followed by four short breaths C When collecting a venous sample, which of the following sites should the PCT attempt to draw from first? A: Median cubital B: Basilic C: Cephalic D: Radial A A PCT is caring for a patient who has end-stage pancreatic cancer. The patient's family expresses concern because the patient has refused admission to the hospice program and is seeking additional medical treatment. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A: encourage the patient to enter the hospice program B: tell the patient that further treatment is not an option C acknowledge the family's concern and notify the nurse D: recommend alternative treatment options for the patient C A PCT is preparing to obtain a 12-lead EKG for a patient who had a left arm amputation. In which of the following locations should the technician attach the left arm lead? A: right sternal border B: on the amputation site C: anterior axillary line D: left deltoid D A PCT obtains a sputum specimen from a patient. The technician should expect the specimen to have which of the following characteristics? A: pink-tinged color B: yellow color C: watery consistency D: thick consistency C