PCT Bundled Exams

Which of the following would keep KECN values stable during treatment: a. missed heparin dose b. BFR set as prescribed c. clotting in dialyzer d. poor arterial flow from the access - CORRECT ANSWER BFR set as prescribed What should you do with a sharps container in the event of a flood? ...

A patient care technician is assisting a nurse to change a dressing on a surgical wound. The wound should not have contact with air or oxygen. Which of the following types of dressing should the technician expect the nurse to use? - CORRECT ANSWER Occlusive A patient care technician is caring ...

Which of the following statements made by the CPCT about taking a patients blood pressure demonstrates the need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER A. "I will apply the cuff to the upper arm." **B. "I will use the arm with the dialysis shunt." C. "I will locate the brachial artery w...

A: increase flow of oxygen to patient ***B: notify nurse immediately C: Assist patient to ambulate D: Lower head of bed - ANSWER A PCT is caring for a patient w COPD and is receiving oxygen therapy. The technician notes that the patient appears restless and is short of breath. Which of the ...

What can be used to clean inanimate objects? - ANSWER Disinfectants What should you do when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair? - ANSWER Move patient to side of bed Where is urine Intake and Output documented? - ANSWER Flow sheet Which is a noninvasive method of moni...

A CPCT should recognize that which of the following scenarios requires an aseptic dressing change? -changing the surgical wound dressing of a patient 1 day post-op -changing a patient's triple lumen catheter dressing -changing the dressing of a patient who has a deep wound drain -changing the...

What is important when monitoring weight and BP for acute patients? - CORRECT ANSWER keep patients wet to avoid hypotensive episodes What do you need to consider in regards to acute patents vascular access? - CORRECT ANSWER Usually have a CVC - follow policy and procedure to prevent i...

During a routing venipuncture the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. Which condition is most like to occur in the patient. - CORRECT ANS Syncope Syncope means - CORRECT ANS fainting diaphoretic means - CORRECT ANS sweaty Which action should the PCT take when preparing to transfe...

When listening to a patient, what action by the PCT demonstrates disinterest and coldness? - CORRECT ANSWER A. Tightly crossing her arms The role that is considered to be a nursing assistant with advanced skills is - CORRECT ANSWER Patient care technician Health promotion is known as whi...

1. A PCT is responding to an adult patient who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and has become unresponsive. The PCT should palpate the pa- tient's pulse using which of the following sites?: Carotid 2. A PCT is caring for a patient who is four years old. Who reports right arm pain. The tech...