PCT/AMCA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
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PCT/AMCA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
What is blood in the urine called?
hematuria
When the examiner uses the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an organ system, the examiner is using which of the following principles?
palpation
Standar...
When the examiner uses the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an organ system, the
examiner is using which of the following principles?
palpation
Standards of right and wrong are called which of the following?
code of ethics
What is the meaning of an "Advance Direct?"
A will of the patient regarding his/her own treatment
Which temperature site would give the highest normal values?
rectal
The apical pulse is found by auscultating over which part of the body?
Apex of the heart
The selection of the three available blood pressure cuff sizes depends on which of the following?
weight of the patient/size of the arm
Latex sensitivity is considered to be which of the following?
,Allergic reaction
which of the following allows movement?
joints
What is the outer layer of skin called?
epidermis
where do the highest function of the brain take place?
cerebral cortex
which part of the body forms urine?
kidneys
what does the endocrine glands secrete?
hormones
The immune system protects the body from?
Disease and infection
when a patient is restrained, what is the best way to tell if the restraints is too loose or too tight?
if you can slide an open hand between the vest and the person
If the orders are to restrain the patient, the correct way to apply the restraint is to follow which of the
following?
manufacturer's instruction
what is the general term for surgical suture?
, ligature
which of the following instruments is used to drain an abscess?
scalpel
what is the term for treating all human blood as if it were infectious?
Universal precautions
You gave a patient the wrong treatment. Which of the following is true?
you must complete an incident report
which of the following liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies?
Distilled water
which of the following is one of the six C's of charting
clients words
An RN asks you to start an IV. Which is true?
Assistive personnel do not start IV's
You decide to refuse a task. What should you do?
Communicate your concerns to the nurse
which of the following choices best describes ethical standards?
They are about right and wrong conduct
A patient wants to know the reason for an x-ray. who is responsible to telling him?
The doctor
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