PCT Practice

Front

Which of the following BPs would require notification of nurse? 104/45, 100/60, 98/68, 122/60

Back

104/45

Front

When obtaining BP, which action should be taken? Options: inflate cuff to min of 220 mm/Hg, record first auscultated sound as diastolic, position stethoscope over patient radial pulse, place cuff 5cm (2in) above palpable brachial artery

Back

place cuff 5cm (2in) above palpable brachial artery

Front

Dyspnea reflects changes in which of the following vital signs? Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration, temperature

Back

Respirations

Front

PCT enters patient room to perform venipuncture. What action should be taken first?

Back

Identify the patient

Front

A PCT understands that which of the following temperatures is a febrile measurement? 98.6, 99.8, 99.0, 97.7

Back

99.8

Front

What distance from the edges of the sterile field should the PCT consider contaminated?

Back

1 inch

Front

During a physical examination, a PCT might witness the provider tapping a patient’s body, usually with the fingers or a small hammer, to elicit sounds or vibratory sensations. What is the name of this exam technique?

Back

Percussion

Front

A PCT is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation, but the patient has artificial nails on. Which of the following is an alternative location for the technician to use to obtain the measurement?

Back

earlobe

Front

Which of the following methods of examination is used to observe for deformities and rashes on a patient’s body? auscultation, inspection, percussion, palpation

Back

inspection

Front

Apical pulse is the preferred method for determining heart rate in which of the following groups? infants, older adults, adolescents, adults

Back

infants