Patient Care
After wrapping a sequential compression device sleeve around a patinet's leg, how many fingers should fit between the sleeve and the patient's skin?
Two
What are two identifiers to help to identify a patient?
Date of birth & Full Name
A CPCT notices a small cut on their hand and covers it with an adhesive bandage. This action interruption which of the following links in the chain of infection?
Entrance
What is a common result of phlebotomy?
Hematoma
Where is the 3 Lead: Green Lead located?
Right lower abdominal area
When a patient is receiving continuous enteral feedings, at what degree of elevation should you keep the head of the bed?
When using computerized documents, which process should the PCT use to ensure that the next person is unable to view their documentation?
Logging off
A CPCT is preparing to dispose of blood-soiled linens. Which of the following actions should the CPCT take?
Place the linens in a biohazard bag.
what colored tube contains Heparin Test type Chemistry
Green Tube
A PCT is preparation to perform a 12-lead EKG for a patient who is pregnant. Which position should the technician assist the patient
slightly on the left
Which cardiovascular disorder results in the heart being unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to meet the needs of the body?
Heart Failure
An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises, and the PCT suspects elder abuse. What is the best action?
Report the bruises to the charge nurse.
After a splash of a body fluid or contaminated material into a PCT's eyes, nose, or mouth. What should the PCT do immediately?
Flush the areas with large amounts of water.
True or false: The fist choice for a vein is usually basilic vein
FALSE
If a patient has an amputation on their left leg where should the lead be placed?
on their left lower abdomen
A patient intakes 6oz of coffee, 4oz of water, and 7oz of jello. How many mL did this patient intake?
510mL
To maintain a safely environment what guidelines should the pct follow to prevent electrical injuries
make sure electrical equipment is grounded, dry your hands before using electrical equipment, Do not use any equipment that has signs of wear or damage, Position electrical devices away from sinks, faucets, and other sources of water
A CPCT is opening a sterile package, which of the following actions should the CPCT take to maintain sterile technique?
Keep hands above waist to avoid contaminating the sterile field.
A CPCT is collecting specimens for multiple test via capillary puncture. Which should they collect first?
Lavender
The technician must evaluate the following on a least a 6-second EKG rhythm strip
-rhythm regularity and rate
-P wave morphology
-QRS duration morphology
What stage of grief is "Yes, me, but..."
Bargaining
A PCT is experiencing an ethical dilemma concerning a patient. The technician should visit the website of which of the organizations to find information about codes of ethics?
The Joint Commission
What are 6 components of the infectious cycle?
Infectious agent
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mean of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
A CPCT is collecting specimens for chemistry, coagulation, and blood culture study using a butterfly needle. Which are in the proper order to draw?
blood culture bottles, light blue, red, gray
The P wave on an EKG tracing should have what kind of deflection
POSITIVE