PCT Cert Exam

PCT Cert Exam A PCT is caring for a patient with COPD and is receiving oxygen therapy. The technician notes that the patient appears restless and is SOB. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Notify the nurse immedietly The PCT attended an in-service about performing CPR on a patient. When performing CPR, which of the following actions should the technician take? - Apply 100-120 compressions per minute, followed by 2 slow breaths When collecting a venous sample, which of the following sites should the PCT attempt to draw from first? - Median Cubital A PCT is caring for a patient who has end-stage pancreatic cancer. The patients family expresses concern because the patient has refused admission to hospice and is seeking additional medical treatment. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Acknowledge the family's concern and notify the nurse 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? - Left Deltoid A PCT obtains a sputum specimen from a patient. The technician should expect the specimen to have which of the following characteristics? - Watery consistency A PCT should recognize that which of the following statements regarding preparation for blood cultures is correct? - I will cleanse the area with chlorhexidine gluconate A PCT is performing an EKG for a patient who has a pacemaker. Which of the following controls should be adjusted to ensure an accurate EKG tracing? - Artifact filter A PCT is performing ostomy care for a patient. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the nurse. - The stoma is leaking around the wafer A PCT is preparing to obtain a 12 lead EKG for a patient who has been evaluated for chest pain in the emergency department. Which of the following actions should the technician take if the patient expresses fear of the procedure. - Advise the patient that the test is painless The PCT is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has a Holter monitor. Which of the following statements should the technician make? - Avoid adjusting the electrodes during monitoring period A PCT is transporting a patient using a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Ensure the patient's feet are placed on the footrests A PCT is caring for a patient who is 24 hours postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty and has a surgical wound. Which of the following should the technician identify as an indication of potential wound infection? - Increased warmth around incision site APCT is preparing a patient for hospital discharge. The patient states I am afraid to go back home to my partner. Which of the following responses by the technician is appropriate? - Can you tell me if something happened that made you feel unsafe? A PCT is preparing to ambulate a patient who requires the use of a gait belt. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Apply the gate belt over the patients clothing at the waist A PCT should identified the adjusting a patient's bed to between 60 and 90° will place the patient in which of the following positions? - High Fowler's Which of the following provides specific definitions about the scope of practice for PCT's - The state nurse practice acts A PCT is caring for a patient who has a prescription for anti-embolism stockings. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Avoid rolling the stockings partially down the patient's legs Which of the following blood specimens should a PCT keep the chilled during transfer to the lab? - Ammonia A PCT is to perform a venous blood draw for a 91-year-old patient. The technician should use which of the following methods? - Butterfly needle and syringe A PCT has assisted a patient into bed. In which of the following locations should the technician place the drainage bag for the patient's indwelling urinary catheter? - Secured to the frame of the bed A PCT enters a patient's room and is approached by visitors requesting test results. Which of the following responses by the technician is appropriate? - I am sorry I can't give you that information A PCT is collecting a patient's sputum specimen. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Obtain specimen first thing in the morning A PCT is caring for a new patient. The technician should recognize that which of the following procedures requires medical aseptic or clean technique? - Changing bed linens Which of the following procedural steps for a fingerstick should a PCT do first? - Confirm patient identity