Patient care Technician
A PCT is preparing to collect a clean-catch urine specimen from a patient. Which of the following steps should the PCT instruct the patient to follow before collection?
Use provided antiseptic wipe to clean the genital area and urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the midstream sample
High blood pressure, typically defined as a reading above 150/80 mmHg is called?
Hypertension
EKG stands for?
Electrocardiogram
What is two preferred locations for venipuncture?
Antecubital Fossa, Dorsal (back) of the hand
You receive a splash of potentially infectious material to the eyes while collecting a urine specimen. What should you do to prevent the spread of infection?
Flush the eye, for at least 15 minutes
After assisting a patient with a procedure that involves the use of a needle, where should the PCT dispose of the needle?
In a sharps container
A heart rate that is faster than normal, usually above 100 beats per minute in adults is called?
Tachycardia
What is the electrical pathway of the hearts conduction system?
SA->AV->BOH->BB->PF
What are the three veins located in the Antecubital fossa?
Median Cubital, Cephalic ,Basilic
Define aseptic technique?
Prevents the spread of germs and infection
Hypertension stage 1, is within what range?
Stage 1 range is between
140/90 - 159/99
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the bodies tissues is called?
Edema
Name the limb leads
RA,LL,LA,RL
What purpose does Hemoglobin have?
Transports oxygen
What is the chain of infection?(In order)
Infectious Agent->Reservoir->Portal of exit->Mode of transmission->portal of entry->Susceptible Host
The nurse is using a pulse oximeter when assessing a client. The primary purpose of a pulse oximeter is to measure:
oxygen saturation of the blood
Difficulty or labored breathing,commonly referred to as shortness of breath is called?
Dyspnea
Name three ekg diagnoses
heart failure,congenital heart defects ,heart valve problem ,coronary artery disease ,cardiomyopathy ,pericarditis ,ischemia
Functions of additives are:
1. Preventing clotting/anticoagulant
2. Preserves certain blood components
3. Clot activator/promotes clotting
What is an airborne disease?Name two airborne diseases.
Airborne disease is an infectious disease that spreads through the air via tiny respiratory droplets or particles.They can spread even when an infected person is not directly near others
Examples: Tuberculosis, Measles
Name Five Medical torts
Negligence, Malpractice, Assault and battery,Defamation,False Imprisonment
The presence of blood in the urine,which may indicate infection,kidney stones,or other medical conditions is?
Hematuria
How much TIME does each small square on EKG paper represent?
0.04 seconds
What are two universal plasma recipients?
AB+ , O-
What is Droplet transmission?Name one Disease that is spread by droplet transmission.
Occurs when an infected person releases respiratory droplets through coughing,sneezing, or talking.
Examples: Covid-19 ,influenza ,pertussis