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Pct should recognize this scenario requires an aseptic dressing change ANS - changing the dressing of a
pt who has a superficial decubiti
When observing a pt's skin, a PCT should recognize that this is the first sign of breakdown ANS -
redness
While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data is critical
because incorrect data may ANS - be reported to the health care provider
A PCT is caring for a pt who has an order for Tobramycin level to be drawn 1 hr after each dose. The
meds have been ordered at 1100. The PCT should ANS - check with the nurse to verify when the meds
were given
Before applying restraints, the PCT should ANS - check with the nurse for a restraint order
Something goes wrong when the PCT is taking a blood pressure, what is it? ANS - the arm is lower than
the heart
Which requires an aseptic technique? ANS - waste management
A consequence of of mislabeling a blood bank transfusion ANS - a transfusion reaction
Which is wrong in a peripheral blood smear? ANS - PCT says "I will press down on the spreader slide
while preparing the smear."
PCT should report what to a nurse immediately? ANS - a temperature of 101.3 degrees Fahrenheit
, During a stress test, the patient appears to be hyperventilating. What should the PCT do? ANS - check
the patient's respiratory rate
Which requires further teaching, regarding HIPAA? ANS - "If necessary, my doctor can release my test
results at his own discretion."
A PCT should report these findings ANS - A patient identifies with polyuria and a blood glucose of 200
mg/dL
During tube feeding, a patient should be placed in ANS - semi-fowler's
Fire alarms go off, what should the PCT do FIRST ANS - contain the fire by closing fire doors
A tourniquet should be removed when? ANS - 1 min after application
For a fingerstick, what should the PCT do FIRST? ANS - confirm the patient's identity
A PCT should report ANS - a 1 y.o. with a pulse of 50 bpm
A patient receives a blood transfusion. What should the PCT report? ANS - an elevated temperature
PCT is determining the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which method should the PCT
use? ANS - Manually, using the apical area
Patient has swelling at the peripheral IV site, what caused it? ANS - catheter infiltration
Which laboratory results have priority over others? ANS - presurgical
Patient does not understand why they need an ambulatory monitor 48 hrs after having an EKG done.
How can the PCT explain it to them? ANS - "Your doctor wants to monitor your heart over a longer
period of time."
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