Patient Care
What kind of stool would be found in a patients ostomy bag that has had an ileostomy?
What is ... Liquid?
What is the standard speed of an EKG machine?
What is ... 25mm/second
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient what is the right amount to draw?
What is ... 8-10ml per vile
A medical assistant is preparing to sterilze a vaginal speculum, what sterilization method should the assistant use?
What is ... Autoclave?
When should a PCT release a tourniquet while preforming a venipuncture?
What is ... 1 minute?
When preforming a complete bed bath for a patient who is immobile, what is the best method of cleaning?
What is ... Wash cleanest to dirtiest?
What position should the EKG tech assist a patient to undergo a standard 12 lead EKG?
What is ... suspine?
What is a common affect when preforming a venipuncture?
What is ... syncope?
A PCT recieves a splash of urine in his eyes. What action should the PCT take to prevent spread of infection?
What is ... Flush eyes at an eyewash station for 15 minutes?
OSHA guidelines are standards for ..?
What is ... Reduction of risks & injuries to employees?
What side should a PCT stand on when assisting a patient with a gait belt?
What is ... the weaker side?
Which artifact can appear as drifting away from the center of the EKG tracing?
What is ... wandering baseline?
If you are stuck with a used needle what is the first thing you should do?
What is ... wash the puncture site with soap and water?
What method should a medical assistant use when storing a disinfected endoscope?
What is ... Hang vertically?
The lavender evaculated tube contains?
What is ... EDTA?
True of False - When preforming CPR on an adult patient you should check for pulse in the brachial artery.
What is ... False
Descibe the correct electrode placement for lead v5
What is ... anterior axillary line, fifth intercostal space?
How many times should a PCT clean a venipuncture site before drawing blood?
What is ... two?
What solution should a PCT use to clean commodes?
What is ... 1:10 bleach solution
What act protects privacy and confidentiality of a patient?
What is ... HIPAA?
What are the 5 Rights of Delegation?
What is ... Right Circumstances, Right Task, Right Person, Right Supervison, & Right Direction
During an excercise EKG test, an EKG tech notices that the patient seems to be hyperventilating. What action should the tech take?
What is ... check the patients respiratory rate?
A phlebotomy tech is preparing to obtain a blood specimen to determine a patients sodium level. The tech should select a collection tube that has the top of which color?
What is ... Green?
What precaution should a PCT use when treating a patient with meningitis?
What is ... droplet precuation?
A phelbotomy tech is preparing a patient for a rountine venipuncture. Which antiseptic solution should the tech use?
What is ... Isopropyl alcohol?