100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
PCT Certification Exam – ONLINE Questions & 100% Correct Answers $13.49   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

PCT Certification Exam – ONLINE Questions & 100% Correct Answers

 8 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • PCT
  • Institution
  • PCT

A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? A. the patient is running a fever B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers ...

[Show more]

Preview 4 out of 62  pages

  • September 9, 2024
  • 62
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • PCT
  • PCT
avatar-seller
ExamArsenal
1 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+




PCT Certification Exam – ONLINE
Questions & 100% Correct Answers
A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The

technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the

following could be the cause?

A. the patient is running a fever

B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers

C. the patient was elevated in semi-fowlers

D. the patient's skin was flushed

✓ :~~ B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands

and fingers




A PCT is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter asks about

the health of the patient's roommate. Which of the following statements by the

PCT is an appropriate response?

A. I'll get the nurse

B. You can ask the patient about his condition

C. I'll send a request to the medical records department

D. I need you to fax over a written request

✓ :~~ B. You can ask the patient about his condition




Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update

, 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+


A PCT is providing instructions to a newly hired technician about transporting and

handling blood specimens. Which of the following instructions should the

technician include?

A. avoid inverting a specimen tube if it includes an additive

B. ensure the blood in the specimen tub maintains contact with a tube stopper

C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure

D. avoid wearing gloves when carrying the specimens transport bag


✓ :~~ C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure




A PCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following

findings is related to the patients condition should the PCT report to the nurse

immediately?

A. the patient reports stiffness in his hands and feet

B. the patient needs help lifting his legs onto his bed

C. the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema

D. the patient's fingers are thick and fat

✓ :~~ C. the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema




A PCT is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which of the

following actions should the technician take first?

A. check the movement of the patient's chest for 10 seconds




Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update

, 3 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+


B. tap the patient's shoulders and ask if they're okay

C. start chest compressions after placing the patient flat

D. notify the emergency response team


✓ :~~ B. tap the patient's shoulders and ask if they're okay




Which of the following structures of the heart is immediately affected if the SA

node fails?

A. bundle of HIS

B. purkinje fibers

C. AV node

D. interventricular septum

✓ :~~ C. AV node




A PCT is caring for a patient who has a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Which of the

following findings should the PCT expect?

A. skin that is intact and nonblanchable

B. tissue loss with exposed bone

C. visible subcutaneous fat

D. blister-like appearance

✓ :~~ D. blister-like appearance




Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update

, 4 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+


A PCT is assisting with the physical examination of an older patient. Which of the

following statements by the patient indicates a risk factor for elder abuse?

A. i sometimes forget where i put my cell phone

B. i am not able to see quite as well as i used to

C. i am able to walk well using a cane

D. i live alone and i don't get many visitors

✓ :~~ D. i live alone and i don't get many visitors




A PCT is preparing to transport a patient via a stretcher. Which of the following

actions should the technician take when transferring the patient from a bed to the

stretcher?

A. roll the sheets away from the patient

B. remove the patient's IV and indwelling catheter

C. instruct the patient to put their hands by their side

D. raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher

✓ :~~ D. raise the patient's bed to the same level as the stretcher




A PCT should identify that which of the following is the most commonly used paper

speed for an EKG monitor?

A. 10 mm/sec

B. 50 mm/sec




Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ExamArsenal. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

67096 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$13.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart