PCT Exam Review 4

The brachial artery is located in the _________________.

• sole of the foot

• top side of the elbow

• behind the knee

• side of the neck

Which blood type is considered to be the universal donor?

• A

• B

• O

• AB

In an adult, the normal pulse rate is _________ beats per minute and normal respiratory rate is ________ breaths per minute.

• 30-20, 90-60

• 60-100, 18-20

• 20-30, 60-100

• 100-60, 30-20

The suffix "-pathy" means:

• disease

• study of

• discharge

• away from

The prefix "post-" means:

• between

• against

• after

• inside

A pathogen that can live without the presence of oxygen is:

• aerobic

• anaerobic

• dead

• septic

The medical term for a bruise is:

• cyanosis

• thrombosis

• malaise

• ecchymosis

The medical chart is:

• a legal document

• a temporary record of care

• documentation that can be used in court

• both A and C

When performing a catheterization of the urinary bladder, which technique should be observed?

• Asepsis

• Surgical asepsis

• Sterile

• Clean

The root word "laparo" means:

• heart

• bladder

• abdominal wall

• bile