PCT Certification Exam – ONLINE 2022 Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading.
... [Show More] The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause?
A. the patient is running a fever
B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers
C. the patient was elevated in semi-fowlers
D. the patient's skin was flushed Correct Answer B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers
A PCT is caring for a patient whose daughter is visiting. The daughter asks about the health of the patient's roommate. Which of the following statements by the PCT is an appropriate response?
A. I'll get the nurse
B. You can ask the patient about his condition
C. I'll send a request to the medical records department
D. I need you to fax over a written request Correct Answer B. You can ask the patient about his condition
A PCT is providing instructions to a newly hired technician about transporting and handling blood specimens. Which of the following instructions should the technician include?
A. avoid inverting a specimen tube if it includes an additive
B. ensure the blood in the specimen tub maintains contact with a tube stopper
C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure
D. avoid wearing gloves when carrying the specimens transport bag Correct Answer C. ensure the blood specimen transport bag has a liquid-tight closure
A PCT is monitoring a patient who has severe hypertension. Which of the following findings is related to the patients condition should the PCT report to the nurse immediately?
A. the patient reports stiffness in his hands and feet
B. the patient needs help lifting his legs onto his bed
C. the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema
D. the patient's fingers are thick and fat Correct Answer C. the patient's lower limbs show pitting edema
A PCT is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes unresponsive. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?
A. check the movement of the patient's chest for 10 seconds
B. tap the patient's shoulders and ask if they're okay
C. start chest compressions after placing the patient flat [Show Less]