AMCA PCT

PCT REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED GRADED A++ safety measures before assisting patient into wheelchair lock wheels raise footrests True or False. Doctors can release patient information at their own discretion. False. Patients must consent prior to release of their information. What will help reduce anxiety during venipuncture? explaining the procedure What could indicate an upper gastrointestingal (GI) bleed black tarry stool What must th...

AMCA TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ When a phlebotomist observes actions or suspects a child abuse or neglect, which of the following should be the next step you should take? Advise your supervisor privately The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to determine whether they: Have understood what is being said Implied consent for a venipuncture on an adult requires: Patients extending an arm An unexpected patient d...

AMCA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED ethics a moral implication of what is right conduct versus what is wrong conduct laws rules of conduct made by a government body criminal law concerned with offenses against the public civil law concerned with relationships between people tort a wrong committed against a person or the persons property. may be intentional or unintentional liable being held accountable under law negligence must be proven; an unintentio...

AMCA PCT STUDY GUIDE (BROKE DOWN) PT.2 (MED TERM PARTS) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS Cardi/o heart carcin/o cancerous cephal/o head cerebr/0 cerebrum (largest part of the brain) cyt/o cell dent/i tooth, teeth derm/o skin electr/o electrical activity enter/o intestines (usually the small intestine) fet/o fetus

AMCA PCT STUDY GUIDE (BROKE DOWN) PT.3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED nitroglycerin is used for what ? relief of ischemic chest pain in pts with coronary vascular disease and angina Warfarin is used for what ? treatment of blood clots Xylocaine (lidocaine) is used for what ? a local anesthetic used to treat ventricular arrhythmia ACE Inhibitors are used for what ? used in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure. ( makes it easier for the heart...

AMCA PCT PRE-TEST B EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ When performing the Allen test, which artery is released first? Ulnar Allen test test that determines the patency of the radial and ulnar arteries by compressing one artery site and observing return of skin color as evidence of patency of the other artery Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture? Cerebrospinal Why is the mobility of a patient so important? It contributes to their physical and mental well ...

AMCA PCT SAFETY + EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ 2024/2025 The following incidents require written reports: 1 Accidents 2 Thefts from person on hospital property errors of omission of patient treatment 3 Errors in administration of patient treatment, including medication 4 Exposure to blood and body fluids caused by needle stick or other causes In the event of a fire - R Rescue individuals in danger In the event of a fire - A Sound the ...

AMCA PCT (VO-TECH) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Patient care technicians/assistants can give basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse Ethics are based on integrity, responsibility to service and community, respect, self-discipline and intent to further your career Ethics is the Knowledge of what is right conduct and wrong conduct Ethical behavior is never prejudiced or biased In an abusive situation it is your ethical duty...

AMCA PCT VITAL SIGNS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ Pain Each person responds differently to pain depending on their threshold. Acute pain such as surgical pain usually lessens with treatment. Chronic pain like that associated with arthritis, lasts longer possible for a lifetime. Questions to ask when making a pain assessment When did the pain start? Where is the pain? How often so you feel the pain? Does anything you do lessen the pain? Describe the pain. ...

AMCA PCT LAB + URINE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 Random Urine Specimens- collected for a urinalysis. No special measures are needed. It is collected anytime. Midstream Specimen called a clean-voided specimen or a clean-catch specimen. The perineal area is cleaned before collected specimen. The 24-hour specimen is collected during a 24-hour period. Urine is typically chilled or refrigerated to prevent the growth of microbes. Testing for ph measures...

AMCA PCT COMMUNICATION + CHARTING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ Good listeners apply the following skills: Face the person, Have good eye contact, Lean toward the person, Respod to the person Paraphrasing restate the person's message in your own words. An excellent way to show you are listening. Clarifying lets you make sure that you understand the message Silence sometimes nothing needs to be said. Silence is a powerful message. Kinesics the study of...

PCT/AMCA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ What is blood in the urine called? hematuria When the examiner uses the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an organ system, the examiner is using which of the following principles? palpation Standards of right and wrong are called which of the following? code of ethics What is the meaning of an "Advance Direct?" A will of the patient regarding his/her own treatment Which temperature sit...

AMCA PCT -EDITED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 When the Examiner uses the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an organ system, the examiner is using which of the following? Palpation The apical pulse is found by auscultating over which part of the body Apex of the heart Where do the highest functions of the brain take place cerebral cortex Which part of the body forms urine kidneys If the orders are to restrain the patient, the...

AMCA PCT EKG + CARDIAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+ The heart is the muscle responsible for the process by which blood is pumped throughout the body. the pericardium the layer or sac that surrounds the heart the myocardium the middle layer the endocardium the innermost layer and the epicardium which is the top layer Myocardial infarction commonly known as a heart attack, is a term that refers to an obstruction to the myocardial tissue Myocard...

AMCA PCT ANATOMY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ Integumentary system, or skin is the largest system Bones and bone tissue there are two types of bone tissue, compact and spongy bone. Bones are also classified into four types long, short, flat and irregular. Long bones Femur, radius, and humerus Short bones Carpals and tarsals Flat bones Ribs, scapula, skull, sternum Irregular Vertebrae, sacrum, and mandible Articulation or joint

AMCA PCT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ intimate space 18in or closer personal space 18in to 4 ft social space 4ft to 12ft public space 12ft or more paraphrasing restating the person's message in your own words clarifying Lets you make sure you understand the message subjective patients statement objective observations made by the medical staff (examination findings and vital signs) POMR problem-oriented medical record progress...

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