PCT Certification Practice Exam 2

Front

Average temperature is ...

Back

98.6

Front

What is a "normal" blood pressure?

Back

120/80 mmHg

Front

_______________ can be counted most accurately if a patient is not aware of the procedure

Back

Respirations

Front

Vital signs are...

Back

Measurements of the basic functions of the human body

Front

Which of the following is a definition of pulse?

Back

The pressure of blood pushing against an artery as the heart beats.

Front

What is this position called?

Back

recovery position

Front

Which of these is NOT a component of good body mechanics?
communicate with other rescuers while lifting
maintain good footing
lift with legs, not the back

Back

don't worry about weight of the other person, use proper techniques and you can lift/drag them

Front

What is the advantage of using the blanket drag?

Back

all are correct

Front

What is the best method to transfer a patient to a stretcher who is already laying in a bed?

Back

slide the patient onto the stretcher by grabbing and moving the sheet they are laying on

Front

An immobile patient should be re-positioned at least every ____ hours

Back

2