Round 1
What is the primary role of the patient care technician concerning EKG tracings?
a) To interpret the EKG tracings
b) To recognize normal and abnormal tracings
c) To perform EKG surgery
d) To design EKG machines
b) To recognize normal and abnormal tracings
Question 7: Which of the following conditions is critical and requires immediate attention?
a) Normal EKG reading
b) Myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarction
c) Low blood sugar
d) Seasonal allergies
b) Myocardial ischemia, injury, and infarction
When conducting a midstream clean catch urine specimen collection, what is the main purpose of cleaning the genital area?
a) To make the patient more comfortable
b) To reduce the need for a follow-up specimen collection
c) To remove external contaminants that might affect the results
d) To speed up the collection process
c) To remove external contaminants that might affect the results
A factor that contributes to the overall professional impression made by the phlebotomist is:
a) Compassion
b) Dependability
c) Self-confidence
d) Any of the above
d) Any of the above
Why is it important for a patient care technician to understand the anatomy and physiology of the heart?
a) It helps in diagnosing heart diseases.
b) It correlates with the correct placement of electrodes on the patient's body.
c) It is necessary to conduct surgeries.
d) It is not particularly useful.
b) It correlates with the correct placement of electrodes on the patient's body.
Which part of the EKG tracing indicates the repolarization of the ventricles?
a) P wave
b) QRS complex
c) ST segment
d) T wave
d) T wave
How can healthcare professionals ensure the quality of collected specimens?
a) By using expired collection tubes
b) By following the manufacturer’s instructions for each collection device
c) By using the same puncture site repeatedly
d) By not documenting the collection procedures
b) By following the manufacturer’s instructions for each collection device
The specialty that treats disorders of the brain is called:
a) Cardiology
b) Gerontology
c) Neurology
d) Pathology
c) Neurology
What is the first step in determining heart rhythm using the five-step method?
a) Document the rhythm using descriptive terminology
b) Assess the P wave and PR interval
c) Calculate the atrial and ventricular rates
d) Evaluate the patient's symptoms
c) Calculate the atrial and ventricular rates
What is assessed when recognizing normal and abnormal EKG tracings?
a) Heart rate only
b) Waveforms, intervals, and segments
c) Patient symptoms
d) None of the above
b) Waveforms, intervals, and segments
Which of the following actions helps minimize the risk of complications during specimen collection?
a) Rushing the procedure to reduce discomfort
b) Properly training healthcare staff on collection techniques
c) Using any available collection device
d) Avoiding any antiseptic before puncturing
b) Properly training healthcare staff on collection techniques
The pulmonic valve is situated between ____________________.
a) Upper and lower heart chambers
b) The right atrium and right ventricle
c) The right ventricle and pulmonary artery
d) None of the above
c) The right ventricle and pulmonary artery
Which component of the heart's electrical conduction system initiates the heartbeat?
a) Atria
b) AV node
c) SA node
d) Ventricles
c) SA node
What is the primary reason for wiping away the first drop of blood during capillary blood glucose testing?
a) To prevent contamination from the skin antiseptic
b) To ensure that enough blood is obtained
c) To make the testing less painful for the patient
d) To allow the glucose meter to calibrate
a) To prevent contamination from the skin antiseptic
What is the best initial approach to ensure patient safety if an unexpected occurrence occurs during a procedure?
a) Ignore it and continue working
b) Assess the situation, notify relevant personnel, and document the occurrence
c) Try to resolve it without consulting anyone
d) Blame the patient for the problem
b) Assess the situation, notify relevant personnel, and document the occurrence
Which of the following is NOT a method of performing phlebotomy?
a) Butterfly method
b) Vacuum tube method
c) Syringe method
d) Lancet method
d) Lancet method
How can a patient care technician recognize artifacts caused by artificial pacemakers?
a) By observing irregular heartbeat
b) By watching for a thin spike at the P wave or QRS complex
c) By checking the patient's pulse
d) By noting changes in blood pressure
b) By watching for a thin spike at the P wave or QRS complex
What should be done to avoid preanalytical errors when collecting blood specimens?
a) Use the same collection tube for all tests
b) Ensure proper patient identification and label the specimens accurately
c) Collect all specimens at the same time
d) Avoid asking the patient any questions
b) Ensure proper patient identification and label the specimens accurately
The preanalytical phase of laboratory testing includes what type of errors?
a) Errors that occur during result analysis
b) Errors in specimen collection, transport, and processing
c) Errors in reporting the results
d) Errors related to external factors affecting the results
b) Errors in specimen collection, transport, and processing
During a venipuncture procedure, a sudden swelling occurs around the puncture site. You should...
a) Call for help
b) Immediately remove the tourniquet and needle, then apply pressure
c) Continue with the procedure
d) Apologize to the patient while waiting for help
b) Immediately remove the tourniquet and needle, then apply pressure